6/3 Murrayfield Avenue, Edinburgh, EH12 6AX

The property

Set within a handsome C-Listed Victorian townhouse in the highly-desirable suburb of Murrayfield, this impressive three bedroom top (second) floor flat lies close to the Water of Leith and Edinburgh's bustling West End. Set over the top floor the flat is characterised by exceptionally spacious proportions, tasteful contemporary touches and charming features. A classic stone arch sits over the entrance and leads into magnificent foyer, featuring original floor tiles and grand staircase, takes you to the second floor landing. The flats front door opens into a welcoming hallway. Positioned to the front, is an elegant sitting room. A double dormer window and sloping eaves create a charming space, where furniture can be arranged around a period fireplace – inset with living flame gas fire. Accessed from the sitting room is one of the three double bedrooms, a well-proportioned space with leafy outlook onto tree-lined Murrayfield Avenue. Along the hall, is a tremendously bright breakfasting kitchen, where a large roof light floods the space with light. Simple shaker cabinets, paired with solid wooden worktops and integrated Neff appliances, make this the perfect kitchen space. Enjoying a tranquil rear west-facing position, with open outlook are a further two double bedrooms. The master boasts a pristine two piece shower en-suite. Appointed in a contemporary style, the immaculate three-piece bathroom, enjoys a roof light and a luxurious shower bath with curved glass screen. Completing the accommodation is a sizeable box room – perfect as a home office and large walk-in store cupboard. The attic space with ‘ramsay' ladder, offers generous storage, along with skylight providing access to the roof, where you are rewarded with 360 panoramic views – including the castle and the Pentland Hills. The property benefits from an efficient gas central heating system. Outside, the flat shares the use of the delightful front garden. Murrayfield, is located approximately 1½ miles west of the City Centre and is a highly desirable residential district of Edinburgh. Known as the home of Scottish Rugby, with the renownedMurrayfield Stadium at it's heart, the area is known for it's treelined avenues and a tranquil leafy suburb. Local amenities at nearby Roseburn, caters for your everyday needs, with larger facilities available at the Gyle Shopping Centre or Craigleith Retail Park. A number of well known golf courses can be found close by, with additional leisure opportunities, such as Edinburgh Zoo, and Murrayfield Ice Rink. The Water of Leith walkway, can be accessed from Roseburn offering easy access to Dean Village and Stockbridge. There is a choice of highly regarded schools available in the area from nursery to senior level, including a Montessori nursery – on Murrayfield Avenue and the renowned, combined schools of Mary Erskine and Stewart Melville. A superb regular bus services, link to the City Centre or west out toward the Gyle, Gogarburn and Edinburgh International Airport. Haymarket railway station is within easy reach, along with the tram terminal. The A8 leads you quickly to the City Bypass, Forth Road Bridge and the M8/M9 motorways.