11/2 Gordon Terrace, Newington, Edinburgh, EH16 5QW

Exceptional 3 bedroom ground floor flat forming part of a converted Edwardian house with private garden and garage

Forming part of an impressive B-listed Edwardian house, this splendid extended ground-floor flat is located in a desirable residential area within easy reach of the city centre.

Externally, the property featured in Scottish Homes & Interiors, benefits from a delightful enclosed garden with a decked area, a single garage, off-street parking, and additional unrestricted on-street parking.

The elegant interior has been enhanced by the addition of a fabulous contemporary kitchen/dining/family room while retaining the original character and charm, including fine period features such as ornate cornicing and plasterwork, a fireplace, natural wood finishes, and high ceilings.

Accessed via a superb shared entrance with large stained-glass windows, the generously proportioned accommodation includes a spacious hallway with a seating area and excellent storage.

The magnificent drawing room boasts a large bay window to the front, decorative ceiling detailing, and an impressive wooden fireplace with an open coal-effect gas fire. The bright and spacious kitchen/dining/family room is fitted with a range of bespoke, made-to-measure base and wall-mounted units, complemented by slate and wood flooring with underfloor heating, and doors leading directly to the garden.

The utility room, fitted with additional base and wall-mounted units, a washing machine, and a dryer, provides access to the rear porch and shared drying area. The porch includes useful storage, ideal for boots and shoes.

There are three spacious double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from built-in wardrobes. Bedroom three is currently configured as a study/home office and features outstanding bespoke oak furniture by Neville Johnson.

A stylish bathroom includes a bath, separate shower, WC, wash hand basin, heated mirror, and chrome heated towel rail. There is also a separate WC fitted with a two-piece suite.

The private, enclosed garden is predominantly laid to lawn and features a superb decked area adjacent to the house, bordered by mature shrubs and trees. There is also a large storage cellar located beneath the decked area.

Additional features include a shared drying area to the rear of the property, a single garage with WC off, power, water, and lighting. The property further benefits from gas central heating, off-street parking and ample unrestricted on-street parking.


Location
Newington is a highly sought after residential neighbourhood south of the City, served by excellent local amenities including a wide range of everyday and specialist shops, bars, restaurants and cafes. Leisure and recreation amenities are plentiful, with The Meadows, Arthur's Seat, the Royal Commonwealth Pool and leisure complex, several golf courses, the wide open spaces of Holyrood Park, the Hermitage of Braid, and Braid and Blackford Hills all located nearby. The area is also well suited for access to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Within easy walking distance is more comprehensive shopping at Cameron Toll Shopping Centre with its Sainsburys superstore. A number of other retail parks are all within a short drive or bus journey. There is good road access to the City Bypass and to the main motorway network, and multiple excellent bus services connecting to the city centre. Edinburgh University Campus and King's Buildings both lie within a mile from the property. There are excellent schools in both the state and private sectors.

Fixtures and fittings
All fitted carpets, fitted floor coverings, fitted blinds and light fittings, with the exception of the master bedroom central light-fitting and the study ceiling light, are included in the sale price, as are the hob, double oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge freezer.

Viewings
By appointment contact Simpson & Marwick