Property Details: - Type: Terraced house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 3
Agent: Rettie & Co - Edinburgh South Sales Phone: 0131 268 4229
Situated in a highly sought after position directly overlooking the open green expanse of The Meadows, this very impressive, newly renovated, three storey Georgian townhouse offers beautifully proportioned accommodation, exceptional period character with all the modern conveniences and outstanding views in one of Edinburgh's most desireable postcodes.<br/><br/>The property forms a distinguished terraced townhouse and combines classic architectural features with a flexible family living space arranged over three floors. Generous reception rooms enjoy fine proportions, high ceilings, and large sash windows which flood the interiors with natural light while framing open aspects across the Meadows.<br/><br/>The accommodation provides an excellent balance of formal and informal living, ideal for both family life and entertaining.<br/><br/>Entered via a spacious and elegant hallway, the ground floor accommodation includes a superb sitting room with fine period features, alongside a beautifully appointed kitchen and dining room. This space enjoys direct access to the south-facing garden via a practical patio, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. On the first floor, the property offers a magnificent principal bedroom with en suite bathroom, complemented by two further well-proportioned double bedrooms and a contemporary shower room. The lower ground floor provides highly versatile accommodation, comprising a useful study area with access to the garden, an attractive family room, a fourth double bedroom, and an additional bathroom. The original cellar offers excellent storage, and this level is further enhanced by access to the front courtyard, if required.<br/><br/>Location:<br/><br/>Positioned just south of the city centre, Fingal Place falls within the Marchmont, Meadows and Bruntsfield conservation area and represents one of the most desirable postcodes in the capital. The area is popular with families, professionals and students alike owing to its leafy setting adjacent to The Meadows and proximity to the city centre, financial district and university quarter. The area enjoys a vibrant blend of independent shops and branded retailers, artisan coffee shops, cafes, takeaways, bars, pubs and restaurants. There is a Waitrose store and an M & S Food in neighbouring Morningside and a Sainsbury's Supermarket at nearby Cameron Toll Shopping Centre. Sport and fitness enthusiasts are spoiled for choice when it comes to indoor and outdoor facilities: from a state-of-the-art gym and swimming facilities at the Royal Commonwealth Pool, to tennis courts and football pitches at the Meadows.<br/><br/>The property falls within the catchment area for Sciennes Primary School and James Gillespie's High School, two of the best in Edinburgh. Fingal Place is also conveniently placed for a choice of independent schools. Marchmont is ideal for navigating the city on foot and is also served by excellent public bus links and cycle paths for greener travel across the city.<br/><br/>Council Tax Band: G<br/>EPC: C<br/>Tenure: Freehold<br/><br/>Viewing by appointment only via Rettie<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>EPC Rating: C<br/>Council Tax Band: G<br/>