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See how verdicts work5-bedroom flat · EH3 5PR
Sold STCReduced £50k (−4.8%) on 29 JunListed 221 days
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Spacious main door five bedroom villa with a private south facing garden in popular Inverleith Description 45B Inverleith Gardens is an outstanding upper villa set within an elegant Victorian building, offering beautifully proportioned accommodation arranged over two generous levels, with the rare benefit of its own private main door entrance.
This impressive home seamlessly combines timeless period character with refined contemporary styling, creating a sophisticated family residence in one of Edinburgh’s most sought-after residential locations.
Occupying the entire first and second floors, the property enjoys an abundance of natural light throughout the day, enhancing the sense of space and elegance across the interior.
To the rear lies a wonderfully private, south-facing garden, forming a peaceful sun-filled retreat that is perfectly suited to relaxation or entertaining.
The property is accessed via its own private entrance at ground floor level, opening into a spacious vestibule and welcoming hall which provides access to the upper accommodation.
This level also benefits from a useful WC, a separate utility room, and excellent additional storage space. The first floor offers superb flexibility to suit a variety of lifestyles.
A magnificent bay-windowed sitting room provides a striking yet comfortable principal reception space, while the generously sized, south-facing kitchen and dining room creates an ideal setting for both everyday living and entertaining.
A further large family room offers versatility and could equally serve as an additional bedroom or formal sitting room if required, complemented by two further bedrooms, one of which would make an ideal study or home office.
The second floor features a distinctive and well-designed layout, comprising two particularly spacious bedrooms.
The principal bedroom and second bedroom both enjoy excellent proportions and direct access to a charming sun terrace, creating a unique and tranquil outdoor space.
This level is further enhanced by two beautifully appointed ensuite bathrooms, completing the upper accommodation in style.
The property benefits from two off street parking spaces Location Inverleith Gardens is well positioned within a prime residential district about one mile north of Princes Street.
The property is a four minute walk from local shops in Goldenacre, and around a ten minute drive to the centre of Edinburgh.
Stockbridge is within a twenty-five minute walk, providing a range of independent shops, delicatessens, bars and restaurants as well as a choice of supermarkets, including Waitrose.
Craigleith retail park is also a short seven minute drive away and provides a wide selection of shops including a Marks and Spencer and Sainsburys supermarket.
This is a particularly leafy part of the city with the delightful Royal Botanic Garden and Inverleith Park, both within a ten minute walk from the property.
The Edinburgh Academy, Fettes College, St George’s and Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools and playing fields are all on this side of the town, and there is a direct bus route to George Heriot’s, whose playing fields at Goldenacre are very close by.
Waverley and Haymarket railway stations, the tram route and the financial district are all within easy reach.
There is convenient road access westwards towards the city bypass, the central Scotland motorway network and Edinburgh Airport.
Square Footage: 3,219 sq ft Additional Info Listing: The property is B listed and lies within the Inverleith conservation area.
Factoring: Roof and gutter are communal 3 properties, serviced annually approx. £200 per property p.a. Car entry gates, driveway etc communal 4 properties, infrequent ah hoc repairs.
Value & comps
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