8 Merchiston Avenue, Edinburgh, EH10 4NY

The property

legant maindoor flat forming part of an impressive detached villa, positioned on a leafy residential street in desirable area of Merchiston, The accommodation is well presented and has retained a wealth of period features including original sash and case windows with working shutters, intricate cornicing and traditional panelled doors. Externally, there is a private garden to the front and a lovely enclosed south west-facing rear garden, which is mainly laid to lawn, and with a delightful patio area. There is also ample on street residents parking available. The property is situated in the well established and highly sought after district of Merchiston which lies approximately two miles south of Edinburgh City Centre. The area has a selection of convenience shops and also benefits from a wide variety of shops in neighbouring Morningside and Bruntsfield including a Marks and Spencer and Waitrose together with a selection of restaurants, gift shops and more specialist shops. Leisure activities are well provided for at the iconic Dominion Cinema, Foutainbridge leisure park, Braid Hills Golf Course, the nature trail and duck pond at Hermitage of Braid, the Braid Lawn Tennis and Bowling Club, Warrender Swimming pool, together with Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre. Merchiston is well served by buses and is only a short walk from the city centre. For those who require to travel out of the City, Edinburgh City By-Pass is within easy reach providing access to the motorway networks and Edinburgh Airport. The property is conveniently placed for easy access to both Haymarket and Waverley Train Stations.