The Property

Welcome to 4 East Mayfield, an elegant and impressive eight bedroom, Victorian Sandstone Terraced House, boasting private parking with private front and south facing rear gardens.  This stunning family home offers extensive and flexible living space over four levels with generous proportions throughout, enjoying a highly regarded and popular location within the heart of Newington close to Edinburgh City Centre, with excellent local amenities lying close to the beautiful green space of Holyrood Park with Arthur's Seat and the Royal Commonwealth Pool & Leisure Centre.  The shopping centre of Cameron Toll is within easy reach, with Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary and Hospital for Sick Children located nearby.   This beautiful family home offers many original features, with high ceilings, ornate ceiling cornicing, a stunning staircase to all floors and immaculate move-in presentation, comprising : Ground Floor - Entrance Vestibule to a welcoming Hallway with elegant staircase, Lounge/Dining Room, Breakfasting Kitchen, Double Bedroom and three-piece Bathroom.  Stairs to the lower level provide access to a Lounge with French Doors to a paved patio with rear garden beyond, a Double Bedroom with French Doors to patio and a stunning Shower-Room.  The lower level accommodation could offer a self contained private living space.  The first floor accommodation comprises : A spacious Drawing Room which is currently utilised as a Double Bedroom with an En-Suite Shower Room, three further Double Bedrooms one offering an En-Suite and a further Shower--Room located on the landing.  The second floor accommodation comprises : Two further Double Bedrooms, one offers a large storage cupboard off and both offering En-Suite facilities, with a further Double Bedroom and a WC located on the landing completing the accommodation.  There are many features and high specification finishing throughout the property, with the Lounge/Dining offering a large bay window, ceiling cornice and a stunning fireplace.  The Breakfasting Kitchen is set to the rear of the property enjoying an abundance of natural light with a large window overlooking the garden.  Featuring an excellent range of base and wall cabinets with complimentary work surfaces and attractive ''slip-brick'' design tiled surrounds with a breakfasting bar, a  ''Country Chef'' Range Cooker combines a 8 ring gas hob with electric ovens and there is space for free standing appliances.  Externally there is a well maintained private paved front garden which is ideal for plant pot displays. The enclosed south facing rear garden offers a paved patio featuring Indian Sandstone and an area laid with low maintenance artificial grass creating an ideal haven for al-fresco dining.  Gated access to the private car park with parking for four vehicles with additional un-restricted visitor parking also available in a private lane and permit holders parking at the front.  Further benefits include Gas Central Heating, recently installed Windows and a garden shed.  This beautiful property has previously offered Guest House services and with the required planning consents could offer a similar opportunity in a highly desirable location close to the City Centre.  Early viewing is essential to fully appreciate the opportunity on offer.      

Location

Newington is a highly regarded and popular residential area which lies approximately one mile south of Edinburgh city centre. A variety of stores, specialist shops, and highly regarded nurseries, primary and secondary schools can be found within easy walking distance. Leisure facilities on offer are quite exceptional and include Holyrood Park and the Meadows, the Festival Theatre, Queens Hall and the recently upgraded Royal Commonwealth Pool and Leisure Centre, Waverly Tennis and Squash Club and the Craigmillar Park Bowling Club are also near at hand. The property is located close to the new Royal Infirmary, the Royal Hospital for Sick Children, and the Scottish Parliament. The area is well served by a huge variety of bars, bistros and restaurants including 'Rhubarb' at the prestigious Prestonfield House Hotel. The area is served by an excellent public transport system. A short drive south towards Liberton takes you to the Edinburgh City Bypass, east to the A1, A68 and A7. Westward it connects with the Gyle Business Park and Shopping Centre, the Airport, M8, M9, M90 and Central Scottish Motorway Network.