PROPERTY DETAILS;

LIVING ROOM

A spacious entrance hallway with high ceilings and original stripped wooden flooring leads to an impressive, bright and sunny living room. Located at the front of the property the living room offers a large Victorian bay window with original panelling. Other features include Victorian cornicing, an open fireplace with slate hearth and built-in bookshelf. 

KITCHEN / DINING ROOM

The large kitchen/dining room is perfect for entertaining with fantastic views overlooking mature trees and the rooftops of Stockbridge. The kitchen also benefits from high ceilings, excellent unit space, extensive worktop area with under unit lighting and a large storage cupboard. Central to the kitchen is ample space for a large dining table and chairs for socialising with friends and family.

DOUBLE BEDROOM

The spacious double bedroom with high ceilings, stripped wooden floors and large sash and case window has an open outlook with peaceful, mature walled gardens to the rear. This bright and airy room also offers ample space for standalone or fitted furniture.

BOX ROOM / STUDY

The central box room is currently set up as a spacious walk-in dressing room with floor to ceiling shelves, rails and attractive natural wooden drawers. In addition, it is also set up as a study with good size desk space for working from home.

BATHROOM

The modern bathroom with floor to ceiling tiles, three-piece suite and Mira Sport electric shower also includes underfloor heating. The bathroom offers plenty of well-lit, built-in cupboard space and an original sash and case window providing plenty of natural light.

LARGE SHARED GARDEN & EXCELLENT STORAGE

The property benefits from central heating throughout with a Worcester condensing boiler located in the kitchen. There is excellent storage space throughout the property. Access to the large shared, walled garden to the rear of the property is gained via 8a Leslie Place at basement level. For a modest annual fee residents can also have access to the iconic St Bernard’s Crescent Gardens, designed by Sir Henry Raeburn.

ABOUT STOCKBRIDGE

Stockbridge is one of the most sought-after residential locations in Edinburgh and is often described as having a village-like feel. Leslie Place borders Edinburgh’s New Town and renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site. The property is just a short walk to Stockbridge’s main thoroughfare of eclectic boutiques, galleries and an array of independent and award-winning artisan retailers. There is a superb choice of restaurants, cafes and bars and supermarkets, including Waitrose.

Nearby Craigleith shopping centre offers a wide range of high-street brand names. Continuing the Victorian theme, local swimming baths at Glenogle Swim Centre are beautifully restored and also offer a state-of-the-art gym and fitness classes. For an afternoon stroll, access to the Water of Leith, Inverleith Park and the Royal Botanic Gardens are just minutes’ walk away.

Residents enjoy a close proximity to the city centre, either on foot or via regular buses (from Leslie Place) taking less than 15 minutes to reach Princes Street. Edinburgh’s Waverly Station is less than a mile away.

Stockbridge has some excellent schools within easy walking distance, including Stockbridge Primary and the highly regarded Flora Stevenson Primary and Broughton High School. Private local schools within easy reach include Fettes College, Edinburgh Academy, St George’s School for Girls and Stewart Melville.

IN ADDITION…..

All blinds, light fittings, curtains integrated kitchen appliances and white goods are included in the sale. Access to St Bernard’s Crescent private gardens is also available for a modest annual fee. Free standing furniture throughout the property is available for purchase by separate negotiation.

PARKING

There is on-street permit parking (Zone 5) on Leslie Place and neighbouring streets, plus metered parking throughout the area.

VIEWINGS

Open viewings; Thursday 5-7pm, Sunday 2-4pm or by appointment through Ativa Property – Tel 07900 605674

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE:

NOTES OF INTEREST should be made via a solicitor, as soon as possible, to ensure interested parties are informed in the event of a closing date being set for the receipt of offers. Only formal offers made by a solicitor will be considered. All offers and notes of interest should be sent to fiona@ativaproperty.co.uk. The seller is not bound to accept the highest, or any offer.

DISCLAIMER All sales particulars and listing information published by Ativa Property Ltd relating to this property do not form part of any contract with a prospective buyer. All statements and measurements contained herein are believed to be correct but are not warranted or guaranteed. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy by inspection or otherwise. No guarantee is given as to the working conditions of any appliances, nor that the property meets all current legal specifications. The photographs, video and floorplan shown belong solely to Ativa Property Ltd. It should not be assumed that the property has all required planning, building regulation or other legal consents.

UK ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING LEGISLATION requires that all offers to purchase a property either on a cash basis, or subject to mortgage, require the buyer to show satisfactory evidence of their source of funds and proof of their identity and address to the selling agent, Ativa Property Ltd. This is required via original or certified documents.