5 bedroom terraced house

This is a beautiful family house on a friendly street in a prime location. The property is positioned directly opposite the East Gate of The Royal Botanic Garden and has wonderful, open views of Warriston Playing Fields to the rear. This much loved home has a very welcoming atmosphere with an excellent balance of well-proportioned living space and generous bedrooms.

Immediately upon entering the vestibule, there is a sense of the Georgian proportions and period features, which continues throughout the property. The vestibule opens to a large hallway with the elegant stairs crowned by a cupola which floods the space with natural light. To the front of the ground floor is a generous reception room with a handsome fireplace and wood burner, as well as two west facing windows. Also on this floor are a double bedroom and the main family bathroom.

The accommodation on the first floor is flexible and could be used in a variety of ways to suit individual needs. Currently, there is a large drawing room to the front, as well as a study. Both could be used as bedrooms if needed and benefit from an attractive outlook to the entrance of The Royal Botanic Garden. To the rear, there are two further well-proportioned double bedrooms, both with far-reaching views across the playing fields and out to Arthur's Seat in the distance.

At the garden level, there is a spacious open plan kitchen/dining room with an island unit and double doors leading directly out to the garden. Also to the rear is a utility room/shower room. The front of this floor has been configured to work as an independent flat with a kitchen/dining/living room, bedroom and shower room. This could suit someone seeking a 'granny flat' or a property that can generate an income. Equally, the space could easily be incorporated into the main house as it is only separated by a door.

Outside, there is a beautiful garden with lawn and patio areas, mature borders and an established kitchen garden. In addition, there is a gate at the end of the garden leading directly out to Warriston Playing Fields. For families with children, this is a huge advantage and provides a lifestyle that is hard to come by in such a central location. The combination of the location, generous and flexible accommodation, as well as the access to the outdoors, makes this a hugely appealing property which would make a wonderful city centre home.

The conservation area of Inverleith is regarded as one of the most sought-after residential locations in the city. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the property is ideally situated, opposite the East Gate of The Royal Botanic Garden and with direct access to the open, green space of Warriston Playing Fields. Inverleith Park is only a couple of minutes' walk away and access to the extensive cycle and foot paths of the Water of Leith Walkway is just across the playing fields.

A wonderful variety of local independent shops, restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques and bars can all be found in nearby Stockbridge and Comely Bank, including Waitrose and Lidl. The property is in the catchment area for Drummond Community High School, St Thomas of Aquin's RC High School and Broughton Primary School, and within walking distance are two of Edinburgh's well-regarded private schools; the Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College. Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools and St. George's School for Girls are just a short drive or bus journey away. There are also good bus links to the other Merchant Company schools.

There is convenient access to the City Bypass, Edinburgh International Airport and Central Scotland's Motorway Network, as well as an excellent local bus service going all over the city. In addition, there are several golf courses, tennis clubs and bowling greens nearby.