'Priorsford', 42 Polwarth Terrace, Edinburgh, EH11 1NJ

6 Bed House - Detached with 3 Reception Rooms

Sale history

£1,276,100 in October 2017

The property

A HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER RESIDENTIAL AREA Entrance vestibule, welcoming reception hall, bay-windowed lounge, separate sittingroom, large diningroom, sun room, kitchen/diningroom, utilityroom, six generously-proportioned bedrooms, two en-suite showerrooms, bathroom, showerroom, cloakroom, w.c., a cellar, and excellent storage areas throughout the property. Exquisite private gardens to front, side and rear, single garage with driveway providing off-street parking. The subjects of the sale comprise a superb family home located in one of Edinburgh’s most desirable residential areas. Built in 1889, the property has been very well-maintained and is presented for sale in impressive condition, retaining many original features. The large, well-stocked garden is an exceptional added benefit to the property and contains a wide variety of mature bushes and plants in vibrant colours. The entrance vestibule features original floor tiling and leads to the welcoming hallway. The delightful lounge is perfect for entertaining and has a large square bay-window to the front, a magnificent double cornice and a superb fireplace. The second sittingroom is also situated to the front with a further fireplace and Press cupboard. The large diningroom is located to the rear with an outlook over the garden and features a Prussian Bronze fireplace with an open fire. The kitchen/diningroom is ideal for a large family, with the focus of the room a beautiful traditional red AGA. The stunning sun room is accessed from the diningroom and has double doors leading out to the wonderful garden. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a showerroom, cloakroom, useful utilityroom, a cellar and a wealth of separate storage areas. The first floor accommodates a large master bedroom having a bay window to front and housing large fitted wardrobe units with a door leading to the en-suite showerroom - bedroom two also has an en-suite showerroom. Bedrooms three and four are located to the rear of the property and the fifth bedroom (previously the maid’s room) is on the same level, but accessed via a stairway from the kitchen. The first floor also houses a bathroom with five-piece suite. The second floor is a superb studio room which houses bedroom six and has excellent space for both seating and sleeping furniture. Two large cupboards offer excellent storage. There is an incredible garden to the front, sides and rear of this property, filled with colour throughout every season with immaculate lawns, mature trees, and lovely hidden private seating areas. To the front and side of the property there is a driveway providing off-street parking with a single garage to side. The property is served by mains gas, electricity, water and drainage and has the benefit of a gas central heating system. This is a truly elegant family home which is likely to attract substantial interest and we therefore recommend an early viewing to fully appreciate the quality of the property we are now delighted to bring to the market.

  • Vestibule

  • Hall

    10 m X 7.78 m / 32'10" X 25'6"

  • Lounge

    7.15 m X 4.85 m / 23'5" X 15'11"

  • Sittingroom

    4.75 m X 4.62 m / 15'7" X 15'2"

  • Diningroom

    6.32 m X 4.85 m / 20'9" X 15'11"

  • Sun room

    6.11 m X 3.95 m / 20'1" X 13'0"

  • Kitchen

    7.18 m X 5.16 m / 23'7" X 16'11"

  • Utility room

    3.7 m X 2.61 m / 12'2" X 8'7"

  • Bedroom 1

    6.31 m X 5.35 m / 20'8" X 17'7"

  • Bedroom 2

    4.7 m X 4.33 m / 15'5" X 14'2"

  • Bedroom 3

    5.33 m X 4.7 m / 17'6" X 15'5"

  • Bedroom 4

    5.35 m X 4.47 m / 17'7" X 14'8"

  • Bedroom 5

    5.09 m X 4.75 m / 16'8" X 15'7"

  • Bedroom 6

    9.33 m X 8.73 m / 30'7" X 28'8"

  • Bathroom

    3.73 m X 2.38 m / 12'3" X 7'10"

  • Showerroom

    2.72 m X 1.9 m / 8'11" X 6'3"

  • En-suite showerroom 1

    3.44 m X 1.76 m / 11'3" X 5'9"

  • En-suite showerroom 2

    3.32 m X 2.52 m / 10'11" X 8'3"

Council Tax Band H
Total Floor Area 420 m2
Energy rating E

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