13 MORNINGSIDE PARK, MORNINGSIDE, EDINBURGH, EH10 5HD

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1 13 MORNINGSIDE PARK, MORNINGSIDE, EDINBURGH, EH10 5HD

2 13 MORNINGSIDE PARK MORNINGSIDE, EDINBURGH EH10 5HD OFFERS OVER 725,000 THIS HANDSOME, FULLY MODERNISED SEMI-DETACHED VILLA, OFFERS A MOST COMFORTABLE AND SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME, LOCATED WITHIN THE MUCH SOUGHT AFTER MORNINGSIDE DISTRICT, ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE CITY. THE BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED INTERIOR IS ARRANGED OVER THREE FLOORS AND RETAINS A WEALTH OF FINE PERIOD FEATURES. THE FLEXIBLE, TASTEFULLY DECORATED LAYOUT PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING ACCOMODATION: ENTRANCE VESTIBULE, ELEGANT RECEPTION HALL, BAY WINDOWED SITTING ROOM WITH FEATURE FIREPLACE, DINING ROOM, LUXURY FITTED KITCHEN WITH AGA, SUPERB MASTER BEDROOM, FOUR FURTHER DOUBLE BEDROOMS PLUS STUDY, LAUNDRY, CLOAKROOM, AND TWO BATHROOMS. GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING. SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM. DELIGHTFUL, FULLY ENCLOSED, WELL STOCKED BACK GARDEN ENJOYING A SOUTHERLY EXPOSURE. TO BE SOLD WITH FITTED CARPETS, BLINDS, KITCHEN APPLIANCES, AND MOST LIGHT FITTINGS ZONED RESIDENTS PARKING AVAILABLE.

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4 LOCATION The popular Morningside district is located on the south side of the city, just over one mile from Princes Street, rubbing shoulders with Merchiston and Grange. Such a convenient location affords easy access to many commercial facilities including a wide range of restaurants, theatres, cinemas and bars. Regular bus services run to and from the main city centre and other parts of Edinburgh, and easy access can be gained to the city ring road, linking with East Lothian and the M8 and M9 motorway network, together with Edinburgh s International Airport. There is an abundance of local shopping on Morningside Road, and an excellent selection of primary and secondary schooling is available within the surrounding area, including George Watson s College and Boroughmuir High School. DIRECTIONS The lower section of Morningside Park runs in an east to west direction from Morningside Road. Number Thirteen occupies a position on the south side of the street. DESCRIPTION The subjects comprise a handsome three storey, semi-detached sandstone villa, believed to have been completed around the end of the nineteenth century. The spacious, beautifully presented interior is arranged over three floors, and provides a generous family home, ideal for modern day living and entertaining. This displays many fine original period features, including plain and decorative cornice work, two attractive fireplaces one with a log burning stove, and a wide elegant staircase in the reception hall with a pitch pine balustrade, connecting the ground and first floors. The luxury kitchen is in semi-open plan to the dining room, and has been fitted to a particularly high standard to incorporate a selection of storage units, a four oven Aga, integral appliances, and an island unit with a granite worktop. Approached from the elegant L shaped reception hall with its high quality parquet effect Karndean flooring, the accommodation also includes a comfortable bay windowed sitting room with feature fireplace, a large master bedroom (original drawing room), four further double bedrooms, two attractive modern bathrooms, and the former maid s room which is now used as a study. There is also a cloakroom incorporating a newly fitted contemporary style suite, and a large laundry/utility room with a twin bowl stainless steel sink, washing machine and tumble drier. This also contains the central heating boiler and a further door the back garden. Both landings are well lit, the first floor by a tall window displaying a Rennie MacIntosh style leaded stained glass centre piece. The property benefits from gas fired central heating, a security system, and an ample supply of storage cupboards. The delightful south facing rear garden is a particular feature, and is divided into two main sections by trellis work, covered by climbing shrub. The main patio sits beside the house and is reached from steps leading down from the French doors in the dining room. This secluded area, like the rest of the garden, can enjoy good hours of sunshine. The lower section provides a shaped lawn, a well screened second patio, two timber sheds, and a selection of well stocked, colourful, mature shrub and herbaceous borders. The sale will include fitted carpets, blinds, most light fittings, and the appliances within the kitchen and laundry room. Curtains are available by separate negotiation.

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7 ROOM DIMENSIONS Sitting Room 20 2 x (6.15m x 4.55m) Dining Room x 9 4 (4.55m x 2.84m) Kitchen x 10 7 (4.55m x 3.23m) Laundry 18 1 x 7 10 (5.51m x 2.39m) overall Cloakroom 7 10 x 2 11 (2.39m x 0.89m) Master Bedroom 20 3 x (6.17m x 4.52m) Bedroom Two 14 9 x 10 2 (4.50m x 3.10m) plus recess Bedroom Three 14 9 x 8 9 (4.50m x 2.67m) plus recess Bedroom Four 16 9 x 12 6 (5.11 x 3.81m) plus recess Bedroom Five 13 4 x 11 7 (4.06 x 3.53m) plus recess Study 18 1 x 7 3 (5.51m x 2.21m) overall Bathroom x 5 5 (3.40m x 1.65m) Bathroom x 5 7 (3.81 x 1.70m) (Room dimensions are approximate only) OUTSIDE Zone S2 Residents parking can be obtained from Edinburgh Council on the payment of an annual fee. The small front garden sits behind a low level stone wall and wrought iron railing, and is well stocked with colourful shrubs and flowers. The larger fully enclosed back garden enjoys a southerly exposure, and provides an area of lawn, many climbing shrubs, two paved patios, and several areas of colourful planting. COUNCIL TAX The property is listed as Tax Band G. PRICE OFFERS OVER 725,000 VIEWING Thursday 7-8pm, Sunday 2-4pm, or by appointment through the Selling Agent, Hadden Rankin, telephone

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