43 Lady Menzies Place, Edinburgh, EH7 5BA

The property

Set within the charming Abbeyhill Colonies conservation area and yielding spectacular views of Arthur’s Seat, this three bedroom double upper villa lies less than a mile from Princes Street and Waverley train station, thereby promising a highly-desirable city abode. Bathed in natural light courtesy of large picture windows, this wonderfully characterful period home has been stylishly brought up to date with inspiring contemporary interiors and is further supplemented by a sunny private garden. Steps lead up to the solid brass-detailed front door, which opens into an entrance vestibule affording access to a welcoming hall with practical wood-effect flooring and under stair storage. Immediately to the left is a generous living room enjoying an exquisite decorative finish with opulent royal blue walls, elegant cornicing and plush fitted carpeting. A picture window with working shutters, a classic Edinburgh Press and an attractive timber and tiled fireplace, inset with a coal-effect gas fired stove, further add to the charm. Next door, a large dining kitchen lit by double southerly-facing windows (with working shutters and clever incorporated shelved storage) represents a superbly light and airy space for cooking, dining and entertaining. Lightly-toned walls are accompanied by quality hardwood flooring, whilst two built-in cupboards provide excellent discreet storage. Installed only last year with a multi-year guarantee, the kitchen area boasts an ultra-chic appearance created by glossy cabinets, in a sophisticated shade of deep grey, accompanied by integrated downlighting, pristine metro wall tiles and crisp-white worktops. Fully integrated, the space is equipped with an electric oven and a hob, a fridge freezer, a dishwasher and a washing machine. Upstairs, on the second floor, a landing accommodates two double bedrooms (one with an attractively-fronted store cupboard and extensive fitted shelving) and a southerly-facing single bedroom. All three rooms are perfectly-presented with tranquilly-toned décor and comfortable carpeting. Finally, completing the accommodation on offer is a generous, luxuriously-tiled bathroom replete with a WC, a basin set into a stylish storage unit and a bathtub with an overhead rainfall-style shower head. A recessed area with glass display shelving and integrated downlighting, and a wall-mounted vanity cupboard are also featured. The property benefits from gas central heating (boiler installed approx.2015) which is controlled by the integrated HIVE system, double glazing, a private northwest-facing front garden and unrestricted on-street parking. Abbeyhill enjoys an ideal location with some of the capital’s top attractions like the Royal Mile, the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood Palace and Arthur’s Seat, all on your doorstep. A wide range of independent shops, boutiques, cafés, eateries and pubs can be found in the immediate area. Schooling is well catered for from nursery to secondary level. HOME REPORT £300,000. EPC BAND D.