8/1 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, EH3 7QJ

The property

This is a suberb haven offering the very best backdrop for an elegant lifestyle. An elegant and beautifully proportioned ground floor residence in the heart of Edinburgh’s sought-after West End, enjoying a delightful outlook on to private landscaped gardens. Beautiful proportions, fine cornice work, woodwork, hardwood floors, full height triple windows which benefit from the Ventrolla System and the original heavy duty shutters are in place and in working order with original fireplaces lend continuing delight to ownership. Year round comfort is ensured by effective and efficient gas central heating. Modernised to a high standard this spacious property has some exceptional period features, the well proportioned accommodation comprises; large communal entrance hall, reception hall, magnificent drawing room with large full height bay window over looking private landscaped gardens and original fireplace, tastefully fitted kitchen with base and wall mounted units, utility room, elegant master bedroom with original fireplace and full width window to rear, spacious en-suite bathroom, delightful bedroom two with original fireplace and contemporary fitted shower room. The property affords excellent storage facilities in the reception hall with a traditional Edinburgh press cupboard and two further walk-in cupboards and there is also an excellent loft area above the hall. The splendour and elegance of Edinburgh's West End provides a magnificent setting in which to work and live with the architecture of the surrounding streets providing fine examples of both the Victorian and Georgian era. There is an unusual abundance of fine dining restaurants, good theatres and art galleries of international importance, all within easy walking distance of the property. Edinburgh International Airport is served by the regular airport express bus in addition to Edinburgh's new and much admired tram system. Out of town travel is easily accessed by the motorway network and the Forth Road Bridge in addition to the newly opened Queensferry Crossing which is making news around the world, and are but a short drive away from Drumsheugh Gardens. There are a variety of private clubs in the vicinity including Drumsheugh Baths Club and the Dean Tennis Club. The historic Edinburgh Botanical Gardens and the leafy Water of Leith walk way extends from Stockbridge to beyond the Dean Village and offer many pleasant walks. Excellent private schools are to be found locally including, Mary Erskine School, Stewart's Melville, St George's School for Girls and Fettes College, the latter catering for both girls and boys in junior and senior years. In common with most capital cities around the world Edinburgh has a large variety of fashionable shops including the beautifully placed, Harvey Nichols Store, on St Andrew Square, and the long awaited development of the nearby land adjacent to St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral, promises great things for the immediate future.

Council Tax Band	G
Energy rating	D