House for sale in 6, Henderland Road, Murrayfield, Edinburgh - 5 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, 1 bathroom

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A MAGNIFICENT SOUTH FACING SEMI-DETACHED LATE VICTORIAN VILLA OF IMMENSE CHARACTER AND STYLE, OFFERING A VERSATILE FAMILY HOME WITHIN ONE OF THE AREA’S MOST SOUGHT AFTER LOCATIONS.

The subjects are located in the Murrayfield district of the City of Edinburgh, which is highly regarded for its association with the sporting facilities of Murrayfield Ice Rink and Rugby Stadium but it has much more than that to offer.  A five minute walk leads to local shops and buses every five minutes to the city centre, or, every ten minutes to Edinburgh Airport.  Two Sainsbury stores and a Waitrose are little more than five minutes away by car.  A main Tesco’s store at Corstorphine and the Gyle shopping centre a few miles to the West, offer an alternative choice.

Haymarket Train station is close-by (15 minutes walk or five minutes by bus), with easy access available to Edinburgh Airport and the main motorway networks.  Leisure facilities are varied, with a ten minute walk through a park to Murrayfield Ice and Curling Rink on hand, and the famous Rugby Stadium. There are lovely walks along the Water of Leith, with the bustling West End which is host to fashionable bars, boutiques and restaurants within walking distance. 

Highly regarded schooling which ranges from nursery through to secondary are nearby. The independent schools, The Mary Erskine, St George’s (which is literally across the road) and Stewart’s Melville are all within children’s walking distance.

THE PROPERTY

The subjects of sale comprise a traditional semi-detached sandstone villa which boasts a South facing open aspect with tennis courts and an independent girl’s school literally across the road.

Very rarely do these properties come onto the open market in this small residential street, due to families appreciating the versatility of these substantial, fine homes.  Henderland Road has no houses on the south side and two of the well maintained all weather tennis courts belong to the Family Tennis Club, the Trustees of which are generally residents in the road, so the amenity is secure.  The road has little traffic out of school hours and residents’ children can play in the street.  There is no traffic noise to disturb sleep or inhibit enjoyment of the garden.

Internally, this is an exceptionally spacious and versatile home laid over two floors with potential for a third.  The rooms are generously proportioned, many enhanced by original stripped woodwork, original cornicing and some fireplaces.  The property has been well maintained throughout although could now benefit from upgrading.  This gives any purchaser the opportunity to incorporate their own personal design and specification.

A gas fired central heating boiler serves paneled radiators throughout, complemented by open working and two gas fires in the publicrooms.  There are also some traditional working full length natural wood internal shutters.

On the ground floor in particular, the rooms are extremely versatile with three large publicrooms and a dining kitchen.  There is a large utilityroom/scullery with store room and w.c. off, with an upstairs maid’s bedroom which predominantly faces West, presently used as a small study/sittingroom.  This room would be ideal as a teenager’s t.v. room or for the au pair.

There are well tended established and colourful gardens to the front and rear, featuring a stunning magnolia tree.  To the rear is a tarmacadam parking/play area with a lawned garden beyond.

A driveway which is shared with the next door neighbour leads to a brick single car sized garage.  There is also a useful tool shed.

This is a truly magnificent, substantial family home of immense character and potential, therefore, early viewing is highly recommended.

VIEWING

By appointment please telephone Murray Beith Murray WS on 0131 225 1200.

property reference: MBMA999000144