5 EAST CASTLE ROAD, EDINBURGH EH10 5AP

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1 5 EAST CASTLE ROAD, EDINBURGH EH10 5AP

2 PRICE AND VIEWING for current price and viewing please refer to or or call Rarely available 8 bedroom detached Victorian property with private gardens to front and rear situated in the sought after residential area of Merchiston. Accommodation:- Ground Floor:- Entrance Vestibule, Reception Hall, Sittingroom, Diningroom, Kitchen, Scullery, Utility room, Bathroom, 2 x WCs, Livingroom/Bedroom 1 and Storage. 1st Floor:- Drawingroom, Master Bedroom with Nursery off, 2nd double Bedroom with Dressing room off, 3rd double Bedroom and Bathroom. 2nd Floor:- 4 double Bedrooms. The property is situated in the prime residential area of Merchiston to the south of the city centre. There are excellent local shops close by on Morningside Road with a Tesco Metro, a Waitrose Supermarket and a Marks & Spencer Food Store within easy reach of the property. There are good local schools close by and private schooling is a short walk away at George Watson's College on Colinton Road. Also within easy driving distance are George Heriot's and Merchiston Castle schools. Regular bus services pass close by into the city centre and to many surrounding areas and there is quick and easy access to the city bypass. There are many lovely walks around Bruntsfield Links, The Meadows, Harrison Park and further afield to the Braid and Pentland Hills. Extras:- Fitted carpets and curtains. Electric fires. Aga in the Kitchen. Summer house. The house requires extensive upgrading and modernisation yet represents a fine opportunity for those wishing to purchase a traditionally built detached property in a highly regarded area to form a home to their own taste and specification. Many fine original features have been retained including ornate cornicing, period fire places and a superb arched window overlooking the impressive staircase. The front garden has lawn areas, a paved pathway and areas planted with established shrubs. The large walled rear garden is laid to lawn with various mature flower and shrub borders providing colour throughout the seasons. A solid wood entrance door opens to the Vestibule which has a glazed door opening to the Reception Hall. The large Reception Hall gives access to most rooms at the lower level and has a staircase to the upper level landing. The well proportioned Sittingroom has a bay window to the front, a feature fireplace and a shelved Edinburgh press. Also situated to the front is the Diningroom which, again, has a feature fireplace and shelved press. An inner hallway leads to the Scullery which has a window to the side of the property and a serving hatch to the large Breakfasting Kitchen with Aga. A door from the Kitchen opens to the rear hall which gives access to a store, WC, and a large Utility room. There is also a Livingroom/Bedroom 1, a Bathroom and a second WC at the ground floor level. There is an impressive staircase, with wooden handrail and balustrade, and a superb arched window providing an abundance of natural light. The spacious first floor landing gives access to most rooms at the first floor level and there are two deep storage cupboards. The superb Drawingroom with fireplace and shelved Edinburgh press is located to the front of the property and has a bay window overlooking the front garden. The spacious Master Bedroom has a window to the side of the property and a door which opens to the large Nursery which overlooks the rear garden. Bedroom 2 is situated to the front and has a large Dressingroom off. There is a third double Bedroom at the first floor level together with a Family Bathroom. A staircase from the first floor landing leads up to the second floor landing which gives access to 4 additional double Bedrooms. Early viewing of this substantial detached property is highly recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation on offer. Meter parking and residents permit parking (Zone S3) is available on East Castle Road and surrounding streets.

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6 At Stuart and Stuart we draw on nearly 200 years of experience to meet your requirements across the full range of legal services. Private and Commercial Client Powers of Attorney Wills Family Law Inheritance Tax Planning Notary Public Services Referral for mortgage advice. These particulars are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed and do not form part of any contract. All measurements are taken in metres with sonic device and are approximate. Appliances mentioned in these particulars are believed to be in working order but have not been tested. Our client reserves the right to accept an offer without fixing a closing date, and if a closing date is fixed our client will not be obliged to accept the highest or indeed any offer. Offers and enquiries to our Property Department: 3 High Street, Bonnyrigg EH19 2DA T: F: property@stuartandstuart.co.uk 25 Rutland Street, Edinburgh EH1 2RN T: F: John Street, Penicuik EH26 8AD T: F: High Street, Bonnyrigg EH19 2DA ESPC T: F: espc.com