5 bed double upper flat for sale in Newington

A stunning and perfectly proportioned family home with a private south facing garden. Located on a quiet street in Newington within the Sciennes and James Gillespie's school catchment. This double upper boasts five large bedrooms, impressive living and drawing rooms, spacious kitchen, three very large and easy-to-access storage rooms, two bathrooms and a sizable walk-in closet off the master bedroom. The front door is approached via a secure shared entrance and stairwell. You are welcomed inside through a vestibule with original victorian floor tiles. The large entry hall is well-lit and has impressive high ceilings. The living room and drawing room occupy generous footprints with bay windows offering exquisite views. The drawing room, in particular, has views to Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags, and features a new Burley wood burning stove. Two large double bedrooms are accessible from the hall. Upstairs, tasteful wood flooring and electric underfloor heating create a warm and welcome environment year round. The master bedroom boasts a huge walk in closet and views out to the garden and Blackford Hill. A second double bedroom has bespoke curtains and generous closet space. The single bedroom adjacent to the master is a perfect nursery, or comfortable office space. Externally, the private garden in the rear has been recently redesigned. It has a patio seating area, a sturdy tree house, a new bike shed and a firewood shelter. The garden is planted with a variety of fruit trees and berry bushes and has two vegetable patches. The property further benefits from gas central heating and unrestricted street parking. Situated in a conservation area in Newington, it is known for its well-preserved late 19th-century and early 20th-century villas and tenements. The area features a mix of Victorian and Edwardian architecture, with beautiful stone-built houses and tree-lined streets. Mentone Terrace is in an extremely desirable area which is approx. 2 miles from the city centre. Mayfield is well-connected in terms of transport links to the city centre and surrounding area. It is a very short walk to a number of bus routes (3,7,8,12,24,29,31,37,47,47b,49,N31,x62) along Mayfield Road and Mayfield Gardens and Savile Terrace. It is conveniently situated for Edinburgh University, Kings Buildings and Edinburgh College of Art.