6 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

A substantial family home offering plenty of flexibility with a private driveway and garden.

Description

46 Pilrig Street offers a unique opportunity to acquire an impressive semi-detached Georgian home, located within one mile of Edinburgh’s bustling city centre. The house provides an abundance of space and flexible accommodation arranged over three floors. Situated just 300 metres from Pilrig Park and 100 metres from Leith Walk, the property is ideally positioned for excellent transport links and a wide range of local amenities.

Upon entering the property on the ground floor, you are welcomed into an inviting vestibule with a beautiful flagstone floor, which leads into the hallway and onwards to the principal living spaces and a convenient downstairs WC. The spacious open-plan kitchen and dining area is a standout feature of the home. Benefiting from large windows overlooking the private garden, the room is flooded with natural light and provides an exceptional space for both family living and entertaining. A separate utility room is accessed directly from the dining area.

The sitting room is positioned to the front of the property and retains fine period features, including detailed cornicing and an elegant feature fireplace. Two large sash-and-case windows with acoustic double glazing allow natural light to pour in while maintaining peace and are complemented by fully functioning shutters.

On the first floor, there is a bright and spacious drawing room, which could alternatively be used as a principal bedroom and benefits from an en-suite bathroom. It also provides access to a study/double bedroom, which could be converted into a dressing room if desired. In addition, there are two further double bedrooms on this level, one of which benefits from an en-suite. All three bedrooms and the drawing room on this floor have double glazing. A family bathroom is accessed from the hall.

The second floor offers three additional bedrooms, along with an en-suite bathroom and a further shower room. A living room / kitchen on this floor provides excellent additional flexibility, ideal for guests, older children, or multi-generational living.

Externally, the home benefits from a driveway and a fully enclosed private rear garden with a number of fruits trees.

Location

Pilrig Street is located to the north east of Edinburgh's city centre, just over 1 mile from Princes Street. The area is well served by a number of shops and local eateries on nearby Leith Walk and Canonmills.

For outdoor activities, the property is excellently appointed with nearby Pilrig park, the Water of Leith walking and cycling paths, Goldenacre playing fields and The Royal Botanic Gardens, all within easy walking distance.

The local area has an abundance of health clubs and gymnasiums, including a health club based in the OMNI leisure and entertainment centre and Tribe yoga, located on Haddington Place.

Waverley and Haymarket rail stations and St Andrew Square bus station are all easily accessible with regular 24 hour bus links throughout the City. Edinburgh's tram network can be accessed on nearby Leith Walk and connects passengers with Edinburgh International Airport in just 40 minutes, the city centre in 5 minutes and Edinburgh's waterfront in 10 minutes.

Excellent schools in both the state and private sectors are easily accessible.

Square Footage: 3,439 sq ft



Additional Info

Listing: The property is B listed.

Fixtures & Fittings: 2 x Flosglo pendent lights in the kitchen, stained glass panel above front door and curtains are not included in the sale. All other fixtures and fittings included.