Wonderfully spacious ground and garden apartment spanning over 3,300 sqft, with private garden and open views of Bruntsfield Links.

Description

11 Glengyle Terrace, also known as Ellesmere House, provides a unique opportunity to acquire a ground and garden portion of a C listed Victorian building. The generous and flexible accommodation spans over 3,300 square feet, with the property boasting its own main door entrance, courtyard area to the front, and private garden to the rear.

The property enjoys a raised position with the front door opening to a welcoming hallway from which the accommodation flows. The elegant bay windowed sitting room is located to the front, and enjoys a south facing open outlook over the Bruntsfield Links. An abundance of fine period features can be found, with central gas fireplace and marble surround, ornate cornicing and ceiling rose. The room is generous in size with ample space for table and chairs, making for a fantastic place for both relaxing and entertaining. There is also a useful box room located off the sitting room.

Sitting adjacent is bedroom six which is comfortable in size, and benefits from its own ensuite shower room. Three additional double bedrooms are located to the rear of the property. Each enjoy a quiet position with views over the garden at the rear. Bedrooms four & five are serviced by their own ensuite shower rooms, whilst bedroom two has its own bathroom with separate shower. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a WC along with useful linen closet, both located off the hallway. Of particular note is the ground floor level enjoying 13" ceiling height throughout.

Stairs lead to the spacious garden level where you are met by the beautiful and original flag stone flooring in the generous reception hall. Of particular note on this level is the charming dining room with central working fireplace and twin sash and case widows overlooking the garden. The room offers flexible use but would make for a wonderful space for formal dining. The modern and contemporary kitchen is well positioned across the hallway. It has been finished to a high specification with limestone flooring, contrasting granite worktops, AGA cooker, as well as a number of integrated appliances and wall and base units. A door provides direct access to the garden at the rear. The kitchen is complimented by a useful utility room located off the hallway, fitted with washing machine and sink.

The remaining bedroom accommodation can be found on this floor. The principal bedrooms sits to the front of the property and enjoys custom made shutters, and generous storage space with a number of fitted wardrobes. The room is completed by a recently refurbished ensuite bathroom with marble effect tiles, heated flooring and tower rail, free standing bath, and separate walk in shower. Bedroom six sits across the hallway with its own ensuite shower room and the final bedroom completes the garden level and is serviced by a separate WC.

Externally there is a private courtyard in the front basement, where there is a large storage cellar. The garden level has its own main door and can be accessed via the front courtyard, making a fantastic opportunity to create a granny flat / annexe.

To the rear, there is a delightful walled garden which has a substantial patio and a variety of colourful shrubs within the walled flowerbeds. The garden is remarkably private with surrounding mature trees and there is ample space for outdoor entertaining.

Location

The property lies within the popular residential district of Bruntsfield, approximately 1 mile to the south of the city. There are open views of Bruntsfield Links which provides fantastic walks, and a short hole golf course.

Nearby are excellent local shops, bistros and bars in Bruntsfield and Morningside, including a Waitrose, Marks and Spencer and Tesco, as well as cultural amenities including the Kings Theatre and Dominion cinema.

Local sporting facilities include a number of golf courses and there are beautiful walks in the open spaces of Bruntsfield links and the meadows.

The property is ideally located for access to the Financial District in the West End as well as the Gyle, Gogarburn and Edinburgh Park.

George Watsons is very close by, and a number of other schools, including George Heriot's and Merchiston are also within easy reach.

The city bypass is easily accessible, providing excellent access to the airport and the central Scotland motorway network.

Square Footage: 3,390 sq ft