18 Carlton Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5DD
Offers Over £2,200,000 | 6 Bed House - Townhouse with 4 Reception Rooms
Ref: E488450
Description
A unique and outstanding opportunity has arisen to purchase a complete A-listed townhouse within Edinburgh's historic New Town which has long been regarded as one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in the country. Carlton Terrace, designed by William Henry Playfair, Architect, around 1821, lying close to the St James Quarter, is set in a handsome terrace with a wide, cobbled street looking towards the trees opposite and with extended views towards the Firth of Forth and beyond. From this most desirable property easy access can be gained to the nearby historical and business centre of Edinburgh with the St James Quarter offering many outlets, John Lewis, Harvey Nichols and a wide variety of interesting shops at nearby Broughton Street, Leith and Leith Walk. For further requirements the property is within the vicinity of Meadowbank Retail Park, Tesco at Canonmills and Morrisons at Portobello Road. A short distance from this impressive property are many restaurants, bars, coffee shops and cafes and the Playhouse Theatre, Omnicentre House with VUE Cinema and Nuffield Health and Fitness Wellbeing Gymnasium. For outdoor pursuits Calton Hill is located nearby and the Regent Gardens behind the property are available to the residents. Also accessible are Arthur's Seat, Salisbury Crags, Holyrood Park and Duddingston Golf Club is a short drive away. Excellent transport services are close at hand with many local bus routes available from nearby London Road and Regent Road. Waverley Train Station provides access to the national rail network and the local tram stop is at Picardy Place and this provides direct access to Edinburgh International Airport. There are also good connections to Edinburgh City Bypass and from there to the central motorway network and Queensferry Crossing and also connecting to the A1 travelling south. Local schooling is available within the area and there are also private options with George Heriot School, Edinburgh Academy, Fettes College and Stewart's Melville College/Mary Erskine School a short drive away. Purchasers can acquire the right to use Regent Gardens directly behind the property which comprises some twelve acres of lawns, parkland, children's play area, a tennis court and an excellent dog-walking space. Beautiful panoramic views can be enjoyed from there and an annual fee is payable for the privilege. This magnificent townhouse is arranged over ground and first floors with a large lower ground level flat and cellars to the front. The balustraded parapet provides the feature of great consequence to this property and to the rear there is a south-facing enclosed garden which has been well landscaped and maintained with mature trees, perennial shrubs and herbaceous borders. From there access can also be reached to the garage leading on to Carlton Terrace Mews which can also form part of the sale. The property, whilst retaining all fine period features, has the benefit of full gas central heating with a boiler situated on both ground and lower level. The house has been sensitively modernised and maintained to a high standard whilst attending to detail to create a charming atmosphere in a truly lovely family home. The house is approached from the wide street via stone steps and platt and a solid timber door opens into a most impressive entrance hallway leading from there to the welcoming reception hall. On ground level facing the front is an exceptional formal dining room with an impressive lounge to the rear with wrought iron stairs to the garden and a fully fitted kitchen. A shower room completes the ground floor accommodation. On the upper floor there is a magnificent drawing room with double windows facing the front to the trees lined opposite and there are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom/shower room. The basement comprises a separate residence with an attractive lounge, three double bedrooms, a fully fitted kitchen/dining-room, a modern bathroom/shower room, cloakroom and two ensuite shower rooms. The courtyard to the front provides space for pots and tubs for growing plants and shrubs, and three cellars are situated here. There is a stone-built former washhouse/lean-to at the rear which provides excellent storage space and the potential for a workshop/studio and housed here are the water storage tank and the boiler for the lower ground floor. The garden located at the rear is south facing and is a special feature of this fine property. It is enclosed and sheltered and provides interest and colour at all times of the year. The large single garage can be accessed from the garden and also from Carlton Terrace Mews and it is spacious and has power and light and storage space. To appreciate this complete and original Georgian townhouse Grade A Listed in one of Edinburgh's prestigious New Town streets, and to see the accommodation over three levels, the garage and enclosed sunny garden, early viewing is
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Lounge
On lower ground floor, facing the front of the property, this is a comfortable and spacious public room with an open fire with mantel above. Two radiators. Plain cornice work. Eight power points. Curtains and shutters included. Dado panelling. -
Bathroom
On lower ground floor, a modern luxury bathroom with tiled floor and comprising a bath with shower, wash hand basin and WC. Fitted mirror. Five recessed ceiling lights. Egg and dart cornice. Recess with shelving. -
Ground Floor
A solid timber door with window above providing light to this area opens into a most impressive entrance hallway with decorative ceiling and classical frieze, display niche, and access to the main hall by half glazed door with period door casing. -
Entrance Reception Hall
A welcoming entrance to this handsome and well maintained property with the sweeping staircase leading to the upper level. The hall is carpeted. Radiator. Cupboard for storage and hanging coats, and the remaining door from the hall is to the basement which is now sealed off. -
Formal Dining Room
An elegant and spacious room with two astragalled windows facing the front and with shutters and curtains matching the decoration. Polished wood floor, ornate and well preserved cornice work with deep frieze and ornate central rose. Black marble fireplace with cast iron insert. Two radiators. Eight power points. -
Lounge Morning Room
A charming room quietly located to the rear of the property with French doors to the wrought iron spiral staircase leading down to the garden. The double French doors bring good natural light to the room which enjoys sunshine for most of the day. Working shutters and curtains and fitted carpet included. The focal point is the open fireplace with fuel-effect gas fire and carved mantel above and this room also has benefit of ornate cornice work and ceiling rose. The walls have panels of decorative paper and this is a comfortable and convenient room with access to the garden. -
Fully Fitted Kitchen
The kitchen has the benefit of ample wall and base units, and has an astragalled window overlooking the rear garden. This is a splendid family kitchen with the cooking area consisting of a five-ringed gas hob with oven below. Tiled floor for ease of maintenance. Light fitting included. The fittings include the washing machine, dish washer and the large and spacious fridge and freezer. The central heating boiler is located in the kitchen and the fitments also include the sink unit and drainer, and marble-topped worktops. -
Downstairs Shower Room
With shower compartment, WC and wash hand basin. This room is tiled for ease of maintenance. -
Cloak/Cubpoard
This is annexed to the reception hall providing storage accommodation. -
Staircase
The sweeping curved staircase with wrought iron bannisters topped by a mahogany handrail leads to the upper floor. There is good natural light to this area from the large well preserved cupola above which has ornate plaster work surrounding it. -
Drawing room
On the upper floor, this is an exceptional formal reception room overlooking the trees of Regent Gardens opposite. The room has fine and well preserved decorative cornices with deep frieze and the astragalled windows facing the front with views towards the River Forth have working shutters and curtains. There is dado panelling and the focal point the open fire with marble mantelpiece and hearth. To the front of the two astragalled windows are small wrought iron balconies and this room also has the benefit of a polished wood floor. Eight power points. Two radiators. -
Front facing Double Bedroom
On the upper floor, an attractive bedroom with astragalled window, again facing towards the River Forth and Fife and with fitted carpet. Plain cornice. Wall press with shelving. Working shutters and curtains. Fireplace with mantel above. Four power points. This room also has a wrought iron balcony to the front. -
Double Bedroom to the rear
On the upper floor, quietly situated with astragalled windows overlooking the south facing garden. Working shutters and curtains. Plain cornice. Wall cupboard with shelving. Radiator. Six power points. -
Bedroom to the rear
On the upper floor, With fitted carpet and plain cornice. Shelved wall cupboard. Curtains with matching pelmets and working shutters. Four power points. -
Family Bathroom/Shower room
On the upper floor, a well fitted modern bathroom with shower attachment and this room has been tiled on the walls and floor for ease of maintenance. Mirror. Shower screen. Towel rail. The suite includes the bath, WC and wash hand basin. -
Lower Ground Floor
The basement could form a separate flat or be incorporated with the accommodation above. The spacious accommodation is entered from the courtyard to the front. -
Entrance Hall
On lower ground floor, this leads and opens to the main apartments and has two radiators and two power points. -
Bedroom to the front
On lower ground floor, a spacious bedroom with fitted carpet, curtains and shutters. Radiator. Eight power points. Adjacent to this bedroom is an ensuite shower room. -
Ensuite Shower Room
On lower ground floor, with shower in compartment, WC and wash hand basin. Tiled floor and walls, heated towel rail, extractor and three recessed ceiling lights. Egg and dart cornice. -
Cloakroom
On lower ground floor, a small area for hanging coats and for storage. -
Bedroom rear situated
On lower ground floor, this is quietly at the rear of the property with views to the rear garden. Plain cornice. Fitted carpet. Recessed lighting. One wall of this room is fitted with wardrobes/cupboards providing good storage space. Curtains and shutters. Six power points. Radiator. Leading to an ensuite shower room. -
Lower Ground Floor Ensuite Shower Room
With shower, WC and wash hand basin. Window to the side of the property with blind. Tiled floor. Heated towel rail. Three ceiling recessed lights. -
Double Bedroom also to the rear
Own lower ground floor, ith cloakroom/dressing room annexed. Plain cornice work. Wooden floor. Six power points. Shutters and curtains. Radiator. -
Lower Ground Floor Kitchen
An excellent fitted kitchen with a dining area, which is spacious and has been well fitted with ample wall and base units and sink unit and drainer. Tiled floor. Radiator. Four-ring gas hob. Extractor. Washing machine, dryer, fridge, freezer. Seven power points plus appliance points. -
Rear Garden
Access to the rear garden is from the basement area and also by the curved wrought iron staircase leading from the lounge and the garden is laid out mainly with a lawn and surrounding beds with herbaceous and perennial shrubs and flowers. These comprise a variety of camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas and ceanothus providing colour and interest at all times of the year. A further staircase at the foot of the garden leads to the garage. There is a spacious courtyard to the front of the property with room for decorative tubs and pots. -
Garage
A spacious and well-presented garage is entered from Carlton Terrace Mews and has two large doors opening into this spacious area with power, light and a water supply. There is space also for storage in addition to housing a car.
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M J Brown Son & Co
Dean Bank Lodge, 10 Dean Bank Lane, Edinburgh, EH3 5BS
Tel: 0131 253 2201
Fax: 0131 332 4600