87 (1F2) Gilmore Place, Bruntsfield, EH3 9NU

The property

This characterful two bedroom first floor flat enjoys a prime city location; lying between the picturesque Union Canal and much loved Bruntsfield Links, and in walking distance of delightful local shopping amenities. Occupying an exceptionally generous floorspace, the flat exudes a lovely airy ambience; sympathetically decorated with classic tasteful interiors, enhanced by high ceilings, large sash-and-case windows and an abundance of elegant period features. The flat is accessed via a secure entry system and communal stairwell. Here, the front door opens into a superbly spacious hallway; recently decorated and featuring natural wood flooring, perfectly complementing the property’s stripped internal doors. The grand living room offers immaculate décor designed to highlight the room’s beautiful original features, including a picture rail and ornate cornicing. Lit by two magnificently large windows and enjoying natural wood flooring, this generous reception area, offering a wealth of space for furniture, enjoys the inviting focal feature of a working period fireplace, set into an exquisite cast iron, tiled and marble surround. The room also benefits from an authentic Edinburgh press. Enjoying a rear garden outlook and southeast-facing aspect, the tremendously spacious dining kitchen is the very heart of the home. This wonderfully light and airy space boasts an outstanding array of contemporary, quality cabinets, framed by a wealth of worktops space and neutral splashback tiling, and arranged around a central seated dining area. The room also incudes a handy pantry cupboard and a traditional clothes pulley. Incorporated into the flat are two well-presented double bedrooms, ornamented with original cornicing, and a box room, lit by an internal window and currently used as a nursery. Flooded with natural light and impeccably decorated in tranquil muted hues, the wonderfully spacious master bedroom features an Edinburgh Press and fitted double wardrobes, whilst the southeast-facing second bedroom enjoys tranquil views. Finally, a chic bathroom, adorned with wainscoting, stylish metro tiling and traditional finishings, comprises a classically styled WC suite and a shower over bath, with an original cast iron bathtub. The property benefits from gas central heating, further useful storage, with a built-in loft space, access to a secure communal storage cupboard in the stairwell and access to a beautifully-maintained communal garden. The property is situated in the highly desirable area of Bruntsfield, south of the City Centre. Within easy walking distance is an excellent array of amenities, including fashionable bars, popular restaurants, banks, convenience and specialty shops, as well as a variety of cinemas and theatres. £315,000. EPC BAND C.