Immaculately presented raised ground floor flat, situated in the heart of the forever popular Stockbridge

Description

Leslie Place is an immaculately presented raised ground floor flat in the sought after Stockbridge. Occupying the preferred ground floor, the property has generous proportions and is in excellent decorative order throughout. The renovations have been completed with sensitivity towards the many fine period features. Worth mentioning are the original bell board and servant’s bells, with handle pulls either side of the fireplace and at the front door.

The accommodation flows from a welcoming reception hall, and of particular note, is the magnificent sitting room with feature fireplace, elaborate cornicing and plasterwork, and a south-east facing bay window. The room is flooded with natural light throughput the day with the elevated position. There is ample space for table and chairs, making for a fantastic space for both relaxing and entertaining. The third bedroom offers jack and jill style entry, with a door from the sitting room as well as off of the hallway. The room enjoys an outlook onto Leslie Place and offers flexible accommodation in that it could be used a guest bedroom as well as a home office space.

The main bedroom accommodation can be found at the rear of the property, enjoying a leafy and peaceful outlook. The principal bedroom is comfortable in size and boasts ornate cornicing, and central feature fireplace. Furthermore the room benefits from a Art Deco style fitted shower room, designed by Barber Wilson Mastercraft, as well as a separate en suite WC. Sitting adjacent is the second bedroom which currently occupies a single bed but could easily fit a double. The room benefits from its own original built in cupboard. A well-appointed family bathroom suite, including a bath with shower attachment, heated towel rail, wash hand basin and WC, services both the second and third bedroom.

The modern and contemporary kitchen is fully fitted with integrated appliances, along with numerous wall and base units, and ample space for a breakfast seating area.

In addition there is a useful utility located off the hallway.

Externally, residents can apply for permit parking, as well as access to the delightful central gardens at St Bernard’s Crescent.

Location

Stockbridge is one of Edinburgh’s most sought-after areas forming the northern section of Edinburgh’s New Town and less than one mile from Princes Street.

Stockbridge and neighbouring Comely Bank offer a vast range of fantastic independent shops, bars, bistros and restaurants mainly located along Raeburn Place, which leads into the New Town.

There is a large Waitrose in Comely Bank whilst the new development at Raeburn Place has a Dobbies garden centre, Co-op supermarket and fitness studio. Further shopping can be found at nearby Craigleith Retail Park which has a large M&S and Sainsbury’s.

Local recreational facilities include Inverleith Park, The Royal Botanic Garden, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and walks through the Dean Village and along the Water of Leith. For sporting enthusiasts, the Edinburgh Academicals rugby ground and The Grange Club which boasts tennis, hockey, squash and cricket facilities are within a few hundred yards of the front door.

The financial centre, Waverley and Haymarket railway stations and tram connecting to Edinburgh Airport are all within easy reach.

Square Footage: 900 sq ft