Spylaw Road, Merchiston, Edinburgh, Midlothian

This exceptional five-bedroom apartment forms part of an impressive Victorian villa and offers over 3,300 square feet of beautifully proportioned accommodation arranged over three levels.

Enjoying the benefit of its own private main door entrance, complete with a secure entry system, the property affords an excellent degree of privacy and security while seamlessly blending elegant period features with spacious and flexible family living.

Set well back from the road within a peaceful setting, the property enjoys a wonderful sense of seclusion despite its highly convenient location and is sure to appeal to a wide range of buyers, including families, professionals and those seeking generous accommodation for modern living.
The property is accessed via a welcoming entrance vestibule on the ground floor, from which stairs rise to the principal accommodation. The first-floor landing is particularly impressive, providing a wonderful sense of arrival and access to the main living spaces.

The magnificent drawing room is undoubtedly one of the principal features of the home. Wonderfully proportioned and extending to over 26 feet in length, the room is bathed in natural light through an elegant bay window and enjoys attractive views over the mature residents’ gardens. Fine period features and impressive ceiling heights create a superb sense of grandeur, whilst retaining a warm and inviting atmosphere ideally suited to both entertaining and day-to-day living

Situated adjacent to the drawing room is the wonderfully spacious kitchen / dining room. The room has been thoughtfully designed to accommodate modern family living, with ample space for dining and informal seating. A central island provides an excellent focal point, while an extensive range of wall and floor-mounted units offers plentiful storage and preparation space.

Also located on the first floor is the principal bedroom suite, a particularly generous room benefitting from fitted storage and a private en suite shower room. A further double bedroom is situated on this level and enjoys a peaceful position, while a well-appointed shower room serves both guests and family alike. Completing the floor is a useful study, perfectly suited for home working.

The upper floor provides excellent additional accommodation comprising three further double bedrooms. Bedrooms three and four are both generously sized doubles, while bedroom five offers flexible use as a nursery, home office, gym or additional reception room if required. These rooms are serviced by a spacious family bathroom located off the landing.

Adding further character and versatility to the property is the charming tower room, accessed via a staircase from the second floor. This unique space enjoys an abundance of natural light and offers an ideal retreat, studio, reading room or home office.

Practical storage is found throughout the property, with numerous fitted cupboards situated across both floors.

Externally, the property enjoys the setting and character expected of a distinguished Victorian villa. Set within attractive landscaped grounds and enjoying a peaceful position away from the road, residents benefit from well-maintained shared garden grounds and allocated parking.

Situated around 2.5 miles south of Princes Street, Spylaw Road lies within the popular residential district of Merchiston.

Only minutes away 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.

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 very close by, and a number of other schools, including George Heriot’s, Merchiston and Boroughmuir High School, are also within easy reach.

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

Listing: The property is B- listed but lies within the Merchiston and Greenhill Conservation Area.

Factoring: Trinity Factors - £1605 per annum for communal maintenance.

Fixtures and Fittings: All fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and integrated kitchen appliances are included in the sale.