6 1F East Hermitage Place, Edinburgh, EH6

***Closing Date Set Tuesday 4th Feb 12 Noon***

The Property

Welcome to 6, 1F East Hermitage Place, an exceptionally desirable three-bedroom Double Upper Villa forming part of a Victorian Terrace,  which offers outstanding family accommodation over two floors, with superb views over the delightful Leith Links - a perfect location within easy reach of the City Centre close to the tram link, an excellent range of local amenities, numerous restaurants, bars and cafes close to Portobello beach and the vibrant Shore area.  This substantial property offers impressive accommodation, with high ceilings, wooden flooring and many fine period features, restored and decorated by the current owners to create stylish, modern and flexible accommodation offering perfect family living space with scope for home working.  The generously proportioned accommodation offers immaculate move-in presentation comprising; a private entrance from ground level with an elegant staircase providing access to the first floor, a stunning Lounge/Dining featuring a three window bay formation with wooden shutters, offering wonderful views towards Leith Links,  a stylish Kitchen,  a Principal Bedroom enjoying a bright south facing aspect with morning sunshine, with the three-piece Family Bathroom completing the first floor accommodation.  The second floor comprises two further good sized Double Bedrooms both offering ample space for free standing furniture with feature wooden wall panelling and natural light, creating inviting havens. One contains the broadband access to the property and, with views onto Leith Links, offers an excellent working from home office, with Cat5 cabling connecting the floors. Completing the second floor accommodation is the stylish Shower-Room and a convenient storage room.

The first floor accommodation boasts many features, with double-height ceilings, beautiful ornate ceiling cornicing in the Lounge/Dining with a centre rose, an attractive fireplace creating a focal point housing a stove, with two tall contemporary radiators, a shelved recess storage cupboard adding the finishing touch to this light, stunning space which is perfect for relaxation and entertaining with views onto Leith Links bringing the greenery of the outdoors inside to you, where you can enjoy the views from the window seat to unwind in the evenings  The attractive modern Kitchen comprises an excellent range of base and wall cabinets with complimentary surfaces featuring stylish ''slip-brick'' tiled surrounds. Integrated appliances include a gas hob with an extractor canopy, an electric oven, dishwasher,  a free standing fridge freezer with gated window boxes for kitchen herb planting overlooking the rear of the property.  The fully tiled three-piece Family Bathroom boasts a large, luxurious Victorian claw footed roll top bathtub, with a WC and wash hand basin.  The stylish Shower-Room on the second floor comprises a shower compartment, WC, wash hand basin set in a vanity cabinet, a heated towel rail with space for a washing machine.   Further benefits include gas central heating with double glazing to ensure year round warmth and energy efficiency.  This ideal location sits in the heart of the ever popular area of Leith, with easy access to the Shore, Leith Walk, Water of Leith and the City Centre making this an ideal choice for young professionals and families. Early viewing is essential to fully appreciate this wonderful home and opportunity on offer.  

Location

Nestled opposite the beautiful open green space of Leith Links, less than two miles from the City Centre, this ever popular residential area is cherished for its' beautiful public parks, shore and outstanding local amenities. Leith Links features tennis courts, a garden coffee shop, children’s’ playground and new arboretum.  Residents are spoiled for choice when it comes to shopping: Bustling Leith Walk and nearby Meadowbank Shopping Park and Ocean Terminal provide a vast array of independent retailers, well-known high street shops and supermarkets.  Due to this ideal location residents are never far from a vibrant social scene, from the mix of trendy bars and traditional pubs on Leith Walk, The City Centre, to the The Shore Complex. The area of Leith is situated on either side of the Water of Leith as it approaches the sea, which is a particularly fashionable and a cosmopolitan area with Michelin-starred restaurants, cafes and bars. The area also boasts a wealth of sport and fitness facilities including Meadowbank Sports Centre with a multi-purpose sports hall, a gym and fitness studios (due to reopen soon after a complete refurbishment). For those who enjoy the great outdoors, Leith Links is literally steps from your front door, while Portobello beach, the majestic Holyrood Park, Salisbury Crags and Arthur's Seat are just a short distance away. The area is served by an excellent range of local schools in both the public and private sector: It is within the catchment area for well-regarded Hermitage Park Primary School and Leith Academy, which is in easy walking distance.  The property is well placed for access to the Scottish Government offices at Victoria Quay.  Benefiting from fantastic public transport links and the tram link into the city centre and across Edinburgh, and also offers convenient access to the A1, Edinburgh City Bypass, Edinburgh International Airport and the M8/M9 motorway networks.   A fantastic location to enjoy all city life has to offer in a popular area.