84/5 Kingston Avenue, Edinburgh, EH16 5SW

The property

Viewing is highly recommended of this stunning 3 bedroomed 1st(top) floor luxury apartment set within a beautiful 'A' listed former mansion. Formally known as Craigend Park, the house was designed in 1867 by the architects Pilkington & Bell for the Edinburgh tailor, William Christie. The property benefits from 3 private terraced balconies offering spectacular views of the grounds and city skyline providing the homeowners with multiple options for relaxing or entertaining. Liberton lies to the south of the City Centre with a good range of local shopping available at nearby Cameron Toll Shopping Centre and Straiton Retail park. The property offers good links to the City Centre by bus or by car as well as quick and easy access to the, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, City Bypass, Motorway Network and Edinburgh International Airport. Public and private schooling is also available nearby at both primary and secondary levels and local leisure facilities include Liberton and Braid Hills Golf Courses. The apartment is entered via an opulent communal reception hall and is set over 3 floors with 2 balconies and a turret top terrace. On the first floor the property opens to a welcoming entrance hall with an abundance of light coming from the skylight, under stairs storage cupboard and real wood flooring. The impressive lounge with open plan kitchen has a bay window to the front, real wood flooring and wood burning stove. The modern and stylish kitchen offers a range of wall and base units and a breakfasting bar incorporating a Neff induction hob and stainless-steel sink. Further appliances include double oven, induction hob, coffee machine, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher automatic washing machine and dryer. The master bedroom with access to a private balcony has an en suite shower room with underfloor heating. Bedroom 2 is also on this level with fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room. Upstairs the landing offers 2 generous eaves storage cupboards and access to attic space. The bathroom has a 3-piece white suite including rolltop bath with claw feet, heated towel rail and a door leading out to another private balcony. From the landing the turret staircase leads to another bedroom which could also be used as a home office with original open fireplace. At the top of the stairs there is access to a turret top terrace which offers the most magnificent 360° views of the iconic Edinburgh skyline. Factor The building is currently factored by Spiers Gumley at a cost of Approx. £225 per month. This includes buildings insurance and the upkeep of the shared gardens. What's included… To include the afore mentioned white goods in the kitchen as well as the automatic washing machine and dryer (no warranties to be given) carpets curtains and window blinds. Other items can be included subject to separate negotiation.