Merchiston Avenue, Merchiston, Edinburgh, EH10

Fantastic opportunity to acquire a semi-detached family home in the much sought-after Merchiston area of Edinburgh's south side.

Description

9 Merchiston Avenue is an exceptionally spacious and highly versatile semi-detached house, set within the prestigious and much sought-after Merchiston area of Edinburgh. Extending over three well-proportioned levels, the property combines impressive scale with great flexibility, further enhanced by a private driveway and substantial garage. Retaining an abundance of fine original features, including fireplaces, generous ceiling heights, and period detailing, the property is rich in character and presents a superb opportunity for a new owner to modernise and create a distinguished family home tailored to individual requirements.

The front door opens into a welcoming vestibule and reception hall, immediately setting the tone for the sense of space, charm, and architectural detail found throughout.

To the front of the ground floor, a magnificent sitting room provides an elegant yet comfortable living space, centred around a striking fireplace with feature gas stove, and enhanced by a large bay window that allows natural light to flood the room. From here, the layout flows naturally through to the spacious kitchen/breakfast room at the rear, which forms the heart of the home and offers ample room for informal dining and everyday family life. Adjacent to the kitchen, the dining room, also featuring a fireplace, offers further flexibility and could easily serve as an additional bedroom on this level if required. A conveniently positioned shower room sits just off the kitchen, adding to the practicality of the layout. The ground floor is further enhanced by internal access to the sizeable garage, along with a separate boiler room, both offering excellent storage and utility space.

Stairs rise to the first floor, where a particularly impressive front facing drawing room mirrors the proportions of the sitting room below. The large bay window affords expansive views across Merchiston Conservation area towards the Pentland Hills. the This bright and elegant space, complete with a feature fireplace, is ideal for both relaxing and entertaining, and could equally be utilised as a principal bedroom if desired. This level also hosts three well-proportioned double bedrooms, many of which retain period features, providing comfortable and characterful accommodation. A family bathroom serves this floor, conveniently located off the central hall.

A further staircase leads to the second floor, where the sense of space and adaptability continues. This level comprises two additional double bedrooms, a shower room, and a substantial workshop area, ideal for hobbies, creative pursuits, or extensive storage. The flexible configuration of this floor makes it particularly well suited to growing families or those requiring dedicated work-from-home or studio space.

Externally, the property is complemented by generous outdoor space. Set back from the road, it benefits from a private driveway providing off-street parking and access to the garage. The rear garden offers excellent scope to create a private and tranquil outdoor retreat, ideal for both relaxing and entertaining.

Having been a much-loved home for many years, 9 Merchiston Avenue now represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial property in a prime location, with significant potential for enhancement and personalisation.

Location

Situated around 2 miles south of Princes Street, Colinton Road lies on the edge of Morningside within the popular residential district of Merchiston.

There are excellent local shops, bistros and bars, including Waitrose, Marks & Spencer and Tesco, as well as cultural amenities including the King’s Theatre and Dominion Cinema in nearby Morningside and Bruntsfield.

Local sporting facilities include a number of golf courses and there are beautiful walks in the open spaces of Bruntsfield Links and The Meadows.

The property is ideally located for access to the financial district in the West End as well as The Gyle, Gogarburn and Edinburgh Park.

George Watson’s is around the corner, and a number of other schools, including George Heriot’s and Merchiston are also within a mile or two of the property while the property currently falls within the catchment areas for Brunstfield Primary and Boroughmuir High School.

The city bypass is easily accessible providing excellent access to the airport and the central Scotland motorway network.





Additional Info

Listing: The property is not listed but lies within the Merchiston and Greenhill Conservation Area.

Fixtures and Fittings: All fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, Aga, white goods and a number of items of garden furniture are included in the sale.