Beautifully proportioned five bedroom main door double upper portion of a fine detached house in one of Edinburgh's most sought after locations

Description

22 Lauder Road is a beautifully proportioned double upper portion of a fine detached Victorian villa with gated access to its own front door. The property offers elegant rooms principally located on the first and second floors and with aspects to the east and west there is an abundance of natural light throughout the day, coupled with wonderful views to Arthurs Seat, Blackford Hill and The Pentlands. There are a variety of period features including the wonderful cornicing, sash and case windows and working shutters throughout the first floor.

The front door opens to the entrance hall from where the impressive original stair rises to the upper floor. There is a half-landing which leads to a self-contained double bedroom, shower room and utility room. The stair continues to the first floor where there is a delightful open landing with the principal living rooms radiating from it. The elegant bay windowed drawing room also benefits from a south facing window with a distinct, recently refurbished Victorian greenhouse off. The well appointed kitchen lies adjacent to the drawing room with a connecting door to the bay windowed dining room. There are two generous double bedrooms also on this floor, one of which has been used as a family room. They both face west and are particularly light and airy, while there is also a cloakroom with WC on this floor.

A further stair rises to the upper floor where there are two further double bedrooms, a linen cupboard and a family bathroom. Both bedrooms benefit from delightful views to the east and to the west. The principal bedroom has a large walk-in wardrobe off also.

The property sits well back from the quiet road and is set behind a tall stone wall, providing excellent privacy. A gated stone path winds through the colourful side garden to the front door, and continues to the rear of the property where there is a wonderful south and west facing garden. The central lawn is surrounded by mature borders with a range of colourful plants, shrubs and trees. The patio is well positioned for the afternoon and evening sunlight and is a particularly lovely place to sit, while there is also a summerhouse with a south facing verandah and additional room for garden storage.

The property also has a half share of the garage to the south of the property, with a right of access over the neighbours driveway. It is currently used as storage.

Location

Lauder Road is located at the heart of the Grange, a very well established residential suburb of Edinburgh, less than two miles south of the city centre.

The popularity of the area is accounted for not only by its pleasant, quiet and leafy streets, but also by its convenient location for access to schools, local amenities and road links both in and out of town.

Nearby Bruntsfield, Morningside and Newington provide a wealth of charming local shops, bars, cafes and restaurants, along with a cinema, theatre and a choice of supermarkets.

There are a number of independent schools on the south side of the city, including George Watson's and George Heriot’s and lies within the catchment area for both Sciennes Primary and James Gillespie's High School. The Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College are also easily accessible on the north side of the city.

Square Footage: 2,804 sq ft



Additional Info

Fixtures and Fittings: All fitted floor coverings, curtains and blinds, light fittings and white goods are included in the sale.

Listing: The property is not listed but lies within the Grange Conservation Area.