3 bed cottage for sale in Morningside

Property highlight: Private garden and gated driveway

This is a unique opportunity to purchase a highly unique, self-contained cottage style house within Morningside's beautiful conservation area. Linked to the side of an attractive, detached Victorian villa (now subdivided into three flats), this charming stone-built home has a particularly peaceful position, set back from the street with its own private entrance. Presented in excellent order throughout, the accommodation is set over two levels and on the ground floor comprises - a vestibule; sitting room with wood burner and tiled surround; stunning dining area set within a deep bay window; recently replaced kitchen boasting silestone worktops, and quality integrated appliances; plus a large under-stair storage cupboard. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a modern, fully tiled bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle with waterfall shower head and traditional style wash hand basin and WC. The property has been fitted with a new gas central heating system and has a mix of single, double and secondary glazed windows. A private gated driveway provides off road parking for up to two vehicles. Behind this, there is a gate into the fully enclosed private garden which is home to mature trees, sunny seating areas and a large garden shed as well as an outside water tap. The Local Area The property is situated within Morningside, one of Edinburgh's most fashionable and sought-after residential areas, situated just southwest of the city centre. The area offers a diverse range of local amenities including Edinburgh's best variety of cafes, bars, restaurants, bistros, independent shops, galleries and boutiques. The area has a "village like" feel, whilst boasting the famous Dominion cinema, several theatres and various supermarkets including a Waitrose & M&S. The Hermitage of Braid, Blackford Hill and Braidburn Park offer an abundance of greenspaces and a number of golf courses including The Merchants, Mortonhall and the Braid Hills Golf Centre. Morningside is known for a high quality of schooling on offer and the property is in the catchment for Canaan Lane Primary, South Morningside Primary and Boroughmuir High School. It is also ideally situated for access to Napier University and the University of Edinburgh, both within walking distance. The area is very well served by public transport and benefits from extensive walkways and cycle paths. Extras All blinds, curtains, fitted floor coverings, light fittings and integrated kitchen appliances are included in the sale price.