58 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1AH

The property

This handsome, traditional terraced house stands on a leafy residential street in sought-after Merchiston boasting spacious, well-proportioned interiors, including four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and two reception rooms, plus private enclosed gardens and a single garage. · Traditional terraced house · Leafy residential setting · Desirable city suburb · Welcoming entrance vestibule · Reception hall with storage · Southeast-facing living room · Dining room with garden access · Modern well-equipped kitchen · Three generous double bedrooms · One good-sized single bedroom · One en-suite shower room · One four-piece en-suite bathroom · Three-piece family bathroom · Ground-floor shower room · Enclosed front and rear gardens · Private single garage · Zoned residents’ parking (S3) · GCH and DG Enjoying a leafy residential setting, this substantial four-bedroom, four-bathroom traditional house forms part of a terraced row in desirable Merchiston, representing an outstanding family home with access to excellent local amenities and first-class schooling, and enjoying swift access into the city centre and beyond. Set back from the street behind a walled front garden, the door to number 58 opens into a bright, welcoming vestibule, leading into a hall with storage. To the right of the hall, an impressive reception room enjoys a sunny, southeast-facing aspect and leafy front garden views, via a wide, canted bay window. Defined by a lofty ceiling with smooth cornicing detail, and handsome porcelain-tiled flooring, the classically-proportioned room is arranged around a striking contemporary fireplace, flanked by an open Edinburgh Press. Next door, displaying similar airy dimensions, a dining room provides a perfect setting for both family meals and formal entertaining, and extends, via a glazed sliding door, onto a paved terrace in the rear garden. Also affording handy garden access, a galley-style kitchen is fitted with modern white cabinetry and a generous expanse of workspace, and neatly incorporates an integrated oven, an induction hob, a statement extractor hood, a dishwasher, a fridge and a freezer, whilst space is provided for a washing machine. Completing the ground floor is a handy shower room with a shower enclosure and a WC-suite. Located on the first floor are three of the four bedrooms. Extended by a canted bay window, the elegantly-proportioned master bedroom enjoys a wall of full-height, built-in storage, whilst the second bedroom is accompanied by its own en-suite shower room. A three-piece family bathroom is appointed in a traditional style. The remaining sleeping area is found on the second floor, displaying impressive dimensions and accompanied by generous eaves storage and a four-piece, en-suite bathroom. Gas central heating (powered by a Worcester Bosch boiler) and double glazing are found throughout. The impressive family home sits within enclosed private gardens. The mature front garden is planted with established shrubs and trees, whilst the tranquil rear garden features a wide dining terrace and is designed with ease of maintenance in mind. A single garage provides secure parking for one car, whilst further on-street parking is available within the vicinity with a residents’ permit (Zone S3). Extras: Included in the sale are all fitted floor coverings, window coverings, light fittings and the integrated kitchen appliances. Merchiston, Edinburgh Situated southwest of the city centre, the leafy Victorian suburb of Merchiston has long been one of the most prestigious neighbourhoods in the capital. With its wide, tree-lined streets and handsome villas, Merchiston enjoys a charming, small-town ambience with an excellent range of local amenities including a thriving café and restaurant culture, a choice of independent stores and high-street retailers, plus a Waitrose and an M&S supermarket in neighbouring Morningside. In addition to all the cultural attractions of the capital, residents of Merchiston have a boutique cinema and two theatres right on their doorstep, as well as a selection of galleries and artists’ studios, while the canal and routes leading to the Meadows and George Square are close by. Merchiston is served by excellent schools in the public sector, and is also ideally placed for some of the capital’s finest independent schools including George Watson’s College, Merchiston Castle School, and the Steiner School. The property is also within easy walking distance of Napier University. Popular with city professionals and families alike, Merchiston benefits from fantastic public transport links (the property lies on a bus route) into the city centre and