Stunning and extremely impressive upper flat, bursting with period charm, forming part of the B-Listed Southfield House, a converted mansion built in 1875 by John Chesser.
The home has been lovingly maintained and upgraded by the current owners to create a beautiful home with fine proportions and a layout ideal for modern living. An impressive communal hall is accessed at ground floor level with a broad staircase leading up to the flat. The substantial and beautifully presented accommodation comprises:
Broad entrance hall with storage cupboards.
A magnificent drawing room with a marble fireplace, ornate cornicing, dining area and a glazed door opening to a stone balcony with attractive open views.
Spacious master bedroom with lovely outlook and a stunning en suite shower room. Two further double bedrooms served by a bathroom with a separate shower, study/bedroom 4.
Stylish and bright kitchen/breakfast room with a fitted seating/dining area.
A large attic space with a Ramsay ladder is accessed from the hallway and has a floored area.
Outside
Southfield House is accessed by a private road from Carnbee Avenue and set in an attractive and peaceful location surrounded by greenery. The flat has an allocated parking space and further parking to the front of the building and there is a communal lock up storage area to the rear. The beautiful and well maintained grounds are a real feature of the property with the main garden area located on the eastern side of Southfield House.The development benefits from a proactive residents association.
There is a monthly service charge of approximately £100, which includes gardening, roof maintenance and minor communal repairs(no buildings insurance).
Location
The property is set in a tucked away location within leafy Liberton,situated to the south of Edinburgh's City Centre. There is an abundance of open green spaces nearby including Blackford Hill, Hermitage of Braid and Inch Park which has a play area, tennis and padel courts and community sports club. The Pentland and Braid Hills are a short drive and provide further opportunities to embrace the great outdoors. Keen golfers will be in their element with Liberton and Braid Hills Golf Clubs both in the locale. Bustling bars and fashionable restaurants are just a short distance away in vibrant Morningside and Newington. Daily shopping needs are well-catered for by nearby Cameron Toll Shopping Centre which houses an Aldi, Sainsbury’s, and other high street retailers. It is ideally located for the Royal Infirmary, the University of Edinburgh Kings Buildings, and Napier University. Commuters into Edinburgh benefit from an efficient bus service along with proximity to the City Bypass and Scotland’s motorway network.
Extras
All light fittings, blinds, curtains, fitted flooring and all white goods are included in the sale price.
