9 bedroom detached villa for sale

Sneddon and Son are proud to offer for sale this immaculately presented Victorian detached villa situated in the highly desirable Morningside district of Edinburgh. The property has recently undergone extensive restoration and improvements to create a modern, comfortable and functional home while still retaining many original period features including fireplaces, sash and case windows, ornate corniced ceilings, centre roses and picture rails. The balustrades, shutters, doors and skirting boards have also been carefully restored to their former glory. The property has been fully rewired and completely replumbed with a new gas central heating system serving the entire house. The kitchen, bathrooms and shower rooms have all been fully modernised. Beneficial upgrades to the property include Cat5 (network) cabling in many rooms, security alarm system and partial double glazing.

To the front of the property is extensive off-street parking for several cars plus a lawned front garden. There is a delightful fully enclosed walled garden to the rear, laid mainly to lawn, with mature trees, paved patio areas and summer house. Viewing is commended in order to gain a fuller appreciation of this exceptional property.

The main house has a vestibule with original Victorian mosaic tiles, and an impressive entrance hall and staircase with superbly restored natural wooden features and oak floor. The ground floor comprises large formal lounge with fireplace, dining room with fireplace, study and bedroom with fireplace, which could serve as an additional reception room. There is a modern shower room, finished floor to ceiling in travertine limestone. In addition there is a cloakroom with separate storage.

From the hallway is a beautifully modernised oak kitchen with black granite work surfaces, island work area and new 3 door gas fuelled AGA. The kitchen leads directly into a breakfast room with storage pantry, from which there is utility room with Belfast sink and oak units plus a small WC cloakroom. From the breakfast room is the cinema room with patio doors leading into the rear garden. This room also gives access to the large integral garage with electric garage door. A staircase from the cinema room leads up to the first floor games room, with views over the rear garden. Returning to the kitchen, there is a staircase to a separate bedroom plus modern en-suite bathroom, forming an ideal guest suite.

On the first floor of the main building there is an impressive drawing room, with original fireplace and gas coal grate. There is the master bedroom, with en-suite bathroom, fully decorated in limestone with large feature sink and bath with integral shower and jet system. This floor has two further large bedrooms, each with restored original fireplaces, and a shower room. The second floor consists of four double bedrooms, family bathroom and linen storage cupboard.

Morningside is one of the most sought after residential areas in Edinburgh and is located on the south side of the City. It combines good amenities with convenient access to the many varied shops at nearby Marchmont, Merchiston and Bruntsfield. More extensive shopping facilities can be found at the nearby Cameron Toll Centre. The property is well located for several highly regarded secondary schools, satellite departments of the University of Edinburgh and Napier University. Recreational amenities in the locality include golf courses, swimming pools, Blackford Hill and Pond, the Braid Hills and The Meadows. The City Bypass gives access to Edinburgh Airport, the A1 south, the Forth Bridge north and the motorway network across central Scotland.


FURTHER INFORMATION


All integrated kitchen appliances, AGA range cooker, fitted carpets and floorcoverings and blinds are included. The cinema system, lights and lightfittings and curtains are not included in the sale. Items may be available by separate negotiation.

The sellers will require the early conclusion of missives and a non-refundable deposit of 5% as a guarantee of the purchasers’ obligations.

Viewings are to be arranged by appointment through the selling agents on 01506 821144 or on their website www.sneddonandson.com. Alternatively, if calling outwith normal office hours, please contact the seller on 07870 555667.

ACCOMMODATION

MAIN BUILDING

Ground Floor

Vestibule
Reception Hallway
Cloakroom
Formal Lounge 6.51m x 4.48m
Bedroom 4 / additional
reception room 4.73m x 3.89m
Dining Room 4.27m x 3.77m
Kitchen 4.00m x 3.87m
Shower Room 3.00m x 1.81m
Study 4.31m x 2.16m

First Floor

Drawing Room 6.54m x 5.04m
Master Bedroom 5.00m x 4.28m
En-suite 2.87m x 1.85m
Bedroom 2 5.09m x 4.02m
Bedroom 3 5.06m x 4.47m
Shower Room


Second Floor

Bedroom 5 3.70m x 3.36m
Bedroom 6 4.08m x 3.45m
Bedroom 7 4.51m x 4.00m
Bedroom 8 4.00m x 3.77m
Family Bathroom
Linen Cupboard

ANNEXE

Ground Floor

Breakfast Room with pantry 3.59m x 3.58m
Cinema Room 7.31m x 3.06m
Utility Room 2.45m x 1.86m
W.C.
Double Garage 7.46m x 4.55m

First Floor

Games Room 6.55m x 3.31m
Bedroom 9 3.72m x 3.26m
En-suite 2.47m x 1.54m