9 Abbotsford Crescent, Morningside, Edinburgh, EH10 5DY
Offers Over £800,000 | 4 Bed Flat - Double Upper with 3 Reception Rooms
Ref: E506039
Description
Perfectly positioned on the highly desirable Abbotsford Crescent in leafy, sought after Morningside sits the beautifully presented 9 Abbotsford Crescent. This maindoor four bedroom, stone built (1860), double upper tastefully combines fine period features such as beautiful fireplaces, working shutters, high ceilings, cornices and panelling with engaging style to create a warm and welcoming home. Flooded with light and attractive outlooks, generous front and rear private gardens, along with a garage, viewing is highly recommended. The handsome, bright dual aspect bay windowed sitting room is a wonderful, relaxing space with decorative cornice overhead. The timeless fireplace creates a fantastic focal point in the room. To the rear there is a charming kitchen, fitted with wall and base mounted cabinetry, in addition to a range cooker, dishwasher and fridge. An arched window frames the outlook to the rear of the property. The dining room looks out to the front of the property with another lovely fireplace adding an engaging feature, along with the open press, working shutters and cornicework. There are two bedrooms on this level, one of which looks over to the rear gardens and the other which is currently being used as a guest room/study. A stunning, spacious bathroom has a stylish free-standing bath, a separate large walk-in rainfall shower enclosure, WC and wash stand, with stone tiling on the walls and floors, in addition to under floor heating. Two storage cupboards are also located on the first floor. On the second floor is the pretty, large principal bedroom with triple aspect windows of the surrounding rooftops, across to the Pentland hills. Another lovely double bedroom is also located here, along with a handy WC/utility room housing the tumble dryer. Heating is provided by gas central heating. Externally, the front garden has an open character with mature shrubs and trees whilst the enclosed sunny rear private garden is a much loved, delightful space. There is a generous lawn and two patio areas, flanked by established, well planted borders which bring colour and contrast in varying forms throughout the seasons. At the end of the garden is a summerhouse, offering a peaceful retreat or welcome shade in the heat of the summer. A handy shed also provides a practical space for storing garden tools etc. The home has a private garage to the front of the property, accessed by way of a smart monobloc, herringbone pattern driveway, shared with the property below. Residents’ permit holder parking and metered parking is also available on the street outside. Location This property is located in the highly desirable residential area of Morningside. A leafy and picturesque location, it is within walking distance of superb amenities in Morningside and neighbouring Bruntsfield. Wonderful cafes, restaurants and independent retailers sit alongside convenience stores such as Sainsbury’s Local and Tesco Metro. There is a Waitrose supermarket and a Marks and Spencer Simply Food. The green open spaces of Bruntsfield Links, and The Meadows are all close by and Blackford Hill and the Hermitage of Braid are within a few minutes’ drive. Recreational amenities nearby include the famous Dominion Cinema, Church Hill Theatre, Fountain Park with its gym, cinema and well-known restaurants, and golf courses such as Braid Hills and Merchants of Edinburgh. Highly regarded schooling includes Bruntsfield Primary School and Boroughmuir High School, and Edinburgh private schools are nearby such as George Watson’s College and Merchiston Castle School. It is an ideal location for Napier and Edinburgh Universities. Regular bus services take you into the city centre from Holy Corner in fifteen minutes, the City Bypass connecting to the motorway network is in easy reach as is Edinburgh International Airport. Extras All curtains on the second floor, fitted flooring, range cooker, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine and freestanding freezer are included in the sale price.
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By appt with Coulters 0131 253 2215
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Coulters - Hope Street
19 Hope Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4EL
Tel: 0131 253 2215
Web: http://www.coultersproperty.co.uk