Property Details: - Type: Terraced house - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 3
Agent: Knight Frank - Edinburgh Phone: 0131 268 9161
A superb main-door upper townhouse of exceptional quality, beautifully presented throughout and thoughtfully reconfigured to create a stylish contemporary home while retaining an abundance of fine Victorian features.<br/><br/>Accessed via an impressive private entrance, the property opens into a welcoming vestibule and reception hall, immediately setting the tone for the elegant interiors beyond.<br/><br/>To the front of the ground floor, the kitchen/dining room forms the heart of the home, an expansive, light-filled space perfectly suited to modern family living and entertaining. A striking bay window, complete with a charming window seat, floods the room with natural light and enhances the sense of space. The room achieves a seamless balance between period character and contemporary design, featuring original timber flooring, a feature fireplace, and bespoke deep kitchen units with granite worktops, along with ample space for a large dining table.<br/><br/>Also on this level is a generous study, offering excellent flexibility and easily adaptable as a guest bedroom if required. This is complemented by a utility room with shower, while a conveniently located WC sits off the half-landing.<br/><br/>A carpeted staircase leads to the first floor, where the magnificent drawing room spans the full width of the building. This elegant and well-proportioned space showcases original timber flooring, intricate cornicing, and an attractive fireplace. Bespoke cabinetry provides display shelving, bookcases, and concealed storage, while a large bay window and additional window ensure excellent natural light throughout the day.<br/><br/>To the rear, the principal bedroom suite has been thoughtfully designed to create a calm and luxurious retreat, complete with a walk-in wardrobe and a stylish en suite bathroom.<br/><br/>The second floor provides further well-proportioned accommodation, comprising three generous double bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom. A striking cupola above floods the upper level with natural light, enhancing the architectural character of the home.<br/><br/>This exceptional property is perfectly suited to buyers seeking a substantial and elegant home in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre.<p><br/>The West End is a highly sought-after central location, offering a wealth of local amenities and a vibrant mix of independent businesses, particularly along charming William Street and throughout Queensferry Street. The area is ideally positioned within a short walk of the city’s financial and business district, as well as the principal retail and leisure destinations of George Street and Princes Street.<br/><br/>Residents benefit from close proximity to a variety of world-class cultural attractions, including art galleries, museums, and historic landmarks. The National Gallery of Modern Art is just a short stroll away, while the picturesque Water of Leith Walkway provides a scenic route connecting to the cosmopolitan village of Stockbridge, renowned for its lively atmosphere, weekly market, and excellent selection of independent cafés and food shops.<br/><br/>The area is well served by a range of supermarkets, including a Sainsbury’s Local on Shandwick Place and a Marks & Spencer Food Hall at nearby Haymarket Station. A Waitrose can be found at Comely Bank, while a larger Sainsbury’s superstore is located within Craigleith Retail Park, just a short drive away.<br/>There is an excellent choice of leisure and recreational facilities in the vicinity, including the exclusive Drumsheugh Victorian Baths, The Grange Cricket & Tennis Club, and Edinburgh Sports Club.<br/><br/>The property falls within the catchment area for Roseburn Primary School and Craigmount High School, with a number of highly regarded private schools also nearby, including Fettes College, The Edinburgh Academy, Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools (ESMS), and St George’s School.<br/><br/>Haymarket Railway Station is a stone's throw away from the property, providing regular services to major cities across Scotland and England. Excellent bus and tram links connect the area to Edinburgh city centre and Edinburgh International Airport. The property also enjoys convenient access to the City Bypass, linking to Central Scotland’s motorway network, the A1 to East Lothian, and the Queensferry Crossing to Fife and beyond.</p>
