South Learmonth Gardens, West End, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH4

Impressive first-floor apartment with south-facing balcony, impressive outlooks and excellent potential for modernisation

Description

23/1 South Learmonth Gardens is an impressive and generously proportioned first-floor apartment, occupying a particularly attractive position overlooking the mature communal gardens of Learmonth Gardens. Extending to approximately 1,770 sq ft, the property offers four bedrooms, generous reception accommodation and the rare benefit of a south-facing private balcony to the rear. The property now requires a degree of modernisation and offers an exciting opportunity for a purchaser to create a wonderful home tailored to their own tastes and requirements.

The property is entered through a spacious and welcoming reception hall, from which the accommodation is arranged. To the front is a superb living room enjoying an impressive outlook across South Learmonth Gardens towards Fettes College. The room is particularly well proportioned and features a lovely bay window and attractive feature fireplace, providing an excellent foundation for a beautiful principal reception space.

Also to the front is a well-proportioned double bedroom, again benefiting from the attractive outlook across the gardens. Further along the hall is a substantial additional room, which could be utilised as either a fourth bedroom or an additional reception room, depending on requirements. This room enjoys the same wonderful outlook and features another attractive bay window and fireplace.

To the rear is a further double bedroom with direct access to a rare south-facing balcony, providing a private outdoor space and an excellent opportunity to enjoy the afternoon and evening sun. Adjacent to this is the kitchen, which is well proportioned and has sufficient space to accommodate a dining table. Beyond the kitchen is a large utility room. There is potential to combine these two spaces to create a larger kitchen/dining area, subject to obtaining the necessary consents, which could provide an excellent contemporary heart to the home.

The fourth bedroom is also positioned to the rear and benefits from an en-suite shower room, while enjoying an elevated, green outlook.

The accommodation is further complemented by a family bathroom and separate WC.

While the property would now benefit from modernisation and refurbishment, it retains excellent proportions and a wealth of potential. The combination of generous room sizes, period features, flexible accommodation, impressive outlooks and the south-facing balcony provides a particularly strong canvas for a purchaser looking to undertake a programme of works and create a bespoke home in one of Edinburgh's most desirable residential locations.

In addition, residents have access to the beautifully maintained communal gardens of South Learmonth Gardens, further enhancing the appeal of this substantial city apartment.

Location

Comely Bank is one of Edinburgh’s most sought-after areas, bordering Stockbridge and the West End and approximately one mile from Princes Street.

Stockbridge and Comely Bank offer a vast range of fantastic independent shops, bars, bistros and restaurants mainly located along the main thoroughfare which leads into the New Town.

There is a large Waitrose in Comely Bank whilst the new development at Raeburn Place has a Dobbies garden centre, Co-op supermarket and fitness studio. Further shopping can be found at nearby Craigleith Retail Park which has a large M&S and Sainsbury’s.

Local recreational facilities include Inverleith Park, The Royal Botanic Garden, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and walks through the Dean Village and along the Water of Leith. For sporting enthusiasts, the Edinburgh Academicals rugby ground is located opposite the property and The Grange Club which boasts tennis, hockey, squash and cricket facilities is within a few hundred yards of the front door.

The property is in the catchment for Flora Stevenson primary and Broughton High, whilst a number of Edinburgh’s top fee-paying schools, including the Edinburgh Academy, Mary Erskine’s and Stewart’s Melville, St George’s and Fettes College, are all within the vicinity.

The financial centre, Waverley and Haymarket railway stations and tram connecting to Edinburgh Airport are all within easy reach.

Square Footage: 1,770 sq ft



Additional Info

Use of the 2-acre wooded gardens lying between Learmonth Gardens and South Learmonth Gardens. Mandatory annual payment of £190 to cover maintenance and upkeep.

Fixtures and Fittings: All fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, washing machine, fridge freezer and gas cooker/oven are included in the sale.