1 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, EH16 5PG
Offers Over £675,000 | 4 Bed Flat - Garden & Ground Floor with 2 Reception Rooms
Ref: E487715
Description
General This spacious ground and lower ground property is set within a beautiful 19th Century home, perfectly situated in the residential area of Newington. The property features large original weighted bay windows with wooden shutters, allowing light to flow through the entire space, creating a bright and airy atmosphere throughout. Despite being an older building, the additional double glazing behind the single glazed windows not only provides exceptional insulation, but also eradicates all noise from the road, without affecting the aesthetic of the property. Ground level As you walk up the steps of the manicured front garden, you arrive at the shared front entrance of the property, behind which is the hallway separating the two homes. You enter the property through the right-hand door, which opens into a snug hallway with lovely original hard wood floors. This level is currently home to the primary sitting room, with exquisite and brilliantly maintained cornicing and period features, a second living area functioning as a library with beautiful views out onto the private garden, and a shower room and WC, making excellent use of the space. While the rooms are currently carpeted, they can be easily removed to reveal the same wooden floors as in the hallway throughout. Lower Ground Level Heading down to the lower level is a wide, rounded staircase culminating in a large landing area. The staircase is currently fitted with a stairlift, and although this could be easily removed, it makes the property perfectly suited to an elderly purchaser looking to retain independence in a large two storey home. There is currently one large bedroom and one spacious single bedroom on the lower ground floor, however there is scope to immediately convert either of the garden-facing sitting rooms into 3rd or 4th bedrooms, with scenic views onto a grove of mature trees. There is one spacious bathroom beside the large double bedroom, and a third WC beside the conservatory with a classic monochrome tiled floor. The kitchen is light and spacious with ample storage and is fitted with a gas hob. Through a glass door is the third sitting room which follows out onto the patio of the private garden through a delicate set of French doors. Exterior The spacious conservatory is attached directly onto the fourth sitting room, leaving the beautiful stone walls of the property exposed, whilst the large glass windows allow the sun to illuminate and heat the space throughout the day. The property is East facing, making the conservatory perfectly situated for a warm, sunny morning, tracking the right side of the property and setting through the big, beautiful windows of the primary sitting room at the end of the evening. The conservatory leads directly out to the private garden, which hosts a quaint little pond, shrubbery and shed: ideal for a budding botanist. The property is accompanied by a private driveway and garage which can comfortably accommodate 2 cars and is directly accessible from both the garden and main road. Location This property is perfectly located, within walking distance from bustling Newington with lots of lovely independent shops, cafes and bars whilst being far enough away from the city to enjoy tranquillity. Many shops are within a very short walking or driving distance, including Waitrose and Sainsburys, and transport links into and out of the city are reliable and frequent. Waverley train station is a 10-minute drive away, and Edinburgh University is within walking distance from the property. There are many excellent independent and comprehensive schools in close proximity, including George Watson's, Merchiston and James Gillespie's. Additional Information Whilst this property is suitable to move into immediately, for the ambitious developer there is scope for incredible renovation, modernisation and restructuring within this property, whilst maintaining the delightful period features. The property is scattered with lots of large and little storage spaces and cubby holes: particularly a lovely little wine storage area underneath the staircase. White goods within the property will remain in situ, and the purchase of furniture may be negotiated separately.
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Mackay Sinclair WS - Property Department
11/15 Easter Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5PJ
Tel: 0131 253 2128
Fax: 0131 652 1199
Web: http://www.mackaysinclair.co.uk/