Semi-detached house for sale in Cluny Drive, Morningside, Edinburgh EH10

*closing date 12 noon Wednesday 17th April 2024* The property is a fine stone built semi-detached home that offers a wealth of elegant, and light filled accommodation arranged over two main floors with a large cellar. Within, the home retains original features including high ornately corniced ceilings, picture and dado rails, thick wooden doors, sash and case windows, and feature fireplaces. The property also offers excellent potential for further value-added renovations.

The bright multi glazed porch with its original mosaic tiled flooring opens into an airy entrance hall which includes a cloakroom/toilet and a staircase to the first floor.

The hall flows into an elegant lounge with a bay window and beautiful fireplace with a striking carved wooden mantle. On the other side of the hallway is the sitting room with an open ornamented gas fireplace and original mantle. Also to the front of the house is a tasteful formal dining room, with a large storage cupboard. There is a modern kitchen with breakfasting area and comprises a wide range of wooden cabinetry, work surfaces and integrated appliances. From here one enters a good-sized utility room which also provides rear garden access via stairs leading down to the large back garden. At the rear of the utility room is a WC. Also via the kitchen is access to stairs leading up to a fifth bedroom/study.

The first floor landing leads to the principal bedroom and three other well-proportioned double bedrooms with a range of charming period features. There is a family bathroom and an additional modern shower room.<br /><br />The property sits within a well-sized private plot, set back and made private via tall privet hedging enclosing a formal front lawned garden, with a silver birch tree a gravelled shrub border and a seating area.

A paved pathway flows to the main entrance, and a tarmac driveway adjacent leads to the detached garage. Additional on-street parking is available.

The established walled rear garden features a wide range of neat and well-stocked shrub and herbaceous borders surrounding and dividing a manicured level lawn, with a natural stone terrace beside the home. A rear external door to the house provides access to the capacious and adaptable cellar level.<br /><br />The residence is located within a conservation area around 2 miles south of Princes Street in one of Edinburgh’s most desirable districts of Morningside. There are excellent local shops, bars and restaurants, Also nearby Bruntsfield offers a thriving cafe culture. There are also cultural amenities, including the King’s Theatre and the renowned Dominion Cinema.

Local sporting facilities include several golf courses, rugby and tennis clubs, and beautiful open spaces at Bruntsfield Links, the Meadows, and on the doorstep is the Hermitage of Braid and Braid Valley.
There is a wealth of well-regarded schools close by including George Watson‘s College, George Heriot’s School, and Merchiston Castle School.
Haymarket train station and the Edinburgh trams are easily accessible. There are convenient road connections to the M8, M9 and M 90

Local Authority: City of Edinburgh Council
Services: Mains electricity, gas, drainage, and water.
Council Tax: Band H
Tenure: Freehold
Fixtures & Fittings: Principal bedroom wardrobes and curtains, Dining room curtains, white goods in kitchen and utility room and all carpets included.

Wayleaves and easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.