Situated on the ground floor of a Victorian tenement, this is a well-presented flat set within the highly desirable Morningside area, just south of Edinburgh’s city centre. Positioned on Balcarres Street, within the Plewlands Conservation Area, residents experience the best of both worlds with a peaceful setting and easy access to local amenities as well as the city centre.
The elegant bay windowed sitting/dining room retains original features such as paneled doors, shelved press and ornate cornicing. The bay window provides the perfect space for casual dining or entertaining. Recessed from the sitting room, is the charming fitted kitchen which features solid oak worktops and tiled splashback.
The principal bedroom, which is quietly positioned to the rear of the property, is particularly bright and spacious and benefits from built-in wardrobes and shelving. There is a second single bedroom located just off the sitting room which would also make an excellent home office.
A tiled shower room and a central hall with clothes drying pulley and access to two storage cupboards, one which houses the washing machine, complete the accommodation.
The property has gas central heating and double glazed windows.
Externally, the flat has access to a well-maintained shared rear garden with a drying line, lawn and planted borders. There is permit as well as pay and display parking available on the street outside.
The Local Area
Morningside is one of Edinburgh's most fashionable and sought-after residential areas, situated just southwest of the city centre. The area offers a diverse range of local amenities including arguably Edinburgh's best variety of cafes, bars, restaurants, bistros, independent shops, galleries and boutiques. The area has a "village like" feel, whilst boasting the famous Dominion cinema, several theatres and various supermarkets including a Waitrose & M&S. The Hermitage of Braid, Blackford Hill and Braidburn Park offer an abundance of greenspaces and a number of golf courses including The Merchants, Mortonhall and the Braid Hills Golf Centre.
Morningside is known for a high quality of schooling on offer both at primary and secondary level and is ideally situated for access to Napier University, the University of Edinburgh and the College of Art which are all within walking distance. The area is very well served by public transport and benefits from extensive walkways and cycle paths.
Extras
All fixtures and fittings including the blinds, light fittings, fitted flooring, and built in kitchen appliances are included in the sale price. Other items may be available subject to separate negotiation.
