65/5 Viewforth, Edinburgh, EH10 4LQ
Sale history
£350,000 in December 2019
The property
An opportunity has arisen to purchase an exceptional well presented and spacious top floor flat occupying a prime position within the sought after area of Bruntsfield and lying approximately 1 mile to the south of the historical and business centre of Edinburgh. The flat is particularly bright and sunny and boasts spectacular views over the roof tops to Fife and beyond. Within the area of Bruntsfield and Morningside is a wide variety of shops for day to day requirements including Waitrose and some speciality shops and many bars, restaurants and bistros. The flat is also well situated for access to the Kings Theatre, the Traverse and Lyceum Theatre, the Usher Hall and Churchill Theatre and the Dominion Cinema. There is also easy access from the property to both Edinburgh and Napier Universities. The open expanses of Bruntsfield Links and the Meadows are just a walk away and the area is well served by public transport leading into the City Centre and other parts of the town. The flat is also very convenient for local schooling with Bruntsfield and St Peters RC Primary Schools in the area and George Watsons, George Heriots and Boroughmuir all within easy reach of the property. The flat is located a short distance from Tollcross where there are further excellent facilities available. Driving from the property in a southerly direction connection can be made to the Edinburgh City By Pass and from there to the central motorway network to the Forth Bridge/Queensferry Crossing and Edinburgh Airport. For further outdoor pursuits and recreation there are a number of golf courses on the south side of the City, public swimming baths and health clubs and the Union Canal walkway/cycle path is a short distance from the property. This property commands outstanding views across the City Centre towards Fife and beyond and offers airy, spacious and well maintained accommodation with many fine features of character. There are well preserved ornate cornices and a carved mantelpiece in the lounge, sanded wooden floors and some working shutters. Accordingly early viewing of this property is recommended. The spacious accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hall with access to the main apartments. The elegant lounge has a bay window and period features and the large kitchen/dining room has integrated appliances which are included in the sale. There are two well proportioned generous double bedrooms and a family bathroom with 3 piece suite and shower. There is good storage accommodation throughout and the property has the benefit of full gas central heating.
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Entrance and Mutual Stair
The block has the benefit of an entry phone security system and original mosaic tiled flooring on the landing. There is a large cupola giving good light to the stair case and to the upper floor where this delightful flat is located.
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Entrance Reception Hall
A bright and welcoming entrance to this fine property. Sanded wooden floor, radiator, entry phone handset, one power point, there is a good sized walk in cupboard providing excellent storage accommodation. The gas electric meters are at a high level in this hall. Access to all the accommodation.
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Lounge
5.97 m X 3.66 m / 19'7" X 12'0"
This is an elegant and well proportioned room with large bay window with panoramic views over the roof tops towards Fife and beyond. There is good natural light in this room and the focal point is a fireplace housing a living gas fire with a carved mantelpiece above and with tiled surround and hearth. This room has well preserved ornate cornice work and open display shelving. There are two radiators, centre light fitting, sanded wooden floor and six power points.
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Bedroom 1
3.56 m X 2.77 m / 11'8" X 9'1"
This attractive room has a single sash and case window which exceptional views can also be enjoyed. A plain cornice, fitted carpet, working shutters, radiator. Four power points, window seat with storage below.
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Bedroom 2
4.37 m X 2.46 m / 14'4" X 8'1"
Quietly located to the rear of the flat a further double bedroom with window blind, plain cornice work, radiator and two power points. Sanded wooden floor.
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Kitchen/Dining Room
5.71 m X 3.45 m / 18'9" X 11'4"
A superb bright and airy kitchen with ample space for dining. The kitchen has the benefit of two sash and case windows providing sunshine and light to this area and again affording open views. Tile effect vinyl flooring and there are two tracks with spotlights. The kitchen area has six power points plus appliance points and a shelved cupboard annexed. There is a stainless steel sink unit and drainer and an excellent five ring gas hob with electric oven below and extractor. The Bosch washing machine and the dishwasher, fridge and freezer are all included in the sale. In the dining area there are four further points and a radiator and a ceiling light, a walk in cupboard is annexed housing the Vokera central heating boiler and control and providing good storage accommodation.
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Bathroom
A half glazed door leads to a well presented bathroom comprising white bath, wash hand basin and wc and an over bath plumbed in shower. Recessed ceiling lighting, vinyl floor, heated towel room, mirror fronted cabinet.
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Mutual Gardens
There is a mutual drying green to the rear of the property serving the tenement with access from the first stair leading to the upper floors.
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