2 bedroom apartment for sale

A beautifully proportioned first floor Victorian flat with its own private entrance, offering elegant bay windowed living space and superb period detailing

Description

34A Mansionhouse Road is a beautifully proportioned upper villa forming part of an impressive Victorian stone-built semi-detached villa. Accessed via its own private ground-floor entrance, the property offers a strong sense of arrival and a spacious, highly adaptable layout.

The interior is rich in period character, with high ceilings, ornate cornicing, timber flooring and a host of original features that lend both elegance and warmth throughout.

A private vestibule at ground level leads to a staircase rising to the main accommodation. The standout sitting room is positioned to the front, with a striking bay window that fills the space with natural light. With its fireplace, intricate plasterwork and generous proportions, the sitting room provides a refined yet comfortable setting for both everyday living and entertaining.

Centrally located off the hall, the dining room offers excellent versatility and could equally serve as a formal dining space, library or study. The adjoining kitchen is fitted with traditional cabinetry and benefits from a large window, ensuring an abundance of natural light and pleasant open outlooks to Arthur's Seat. A floored loft space is accessible from the kitchen.

To the rear lies the principal bedroom, offering a peaceful retreat, while the second bedroom is situated to the front. A well-appointed family bathroom is accessed from the hallway, as is a useful box room providing additional storage or flexible ancillary space.

Externally, the property forms part of a handsome period building and is set behind a private front garden, enhancing both privacy and the overall appeal of the street. Combining classic architectural charm with generous proportions and a highly sought-after location, 34A Mansionhouse Road represents a superb opportunity to acquire a distinguished home in one of Edinburgh’s most desirable residential areas.

Location

Mansionhouse Road lies within the highly regarded Grange district of south Edinburgh, long admired for its broad treelined streets and peaceful residential setting. The area is exceptionally well served for local amenities, with nearby Marchmont and Newington providing an excellent choice of cafés, independent shops, speciality retailers and everyday conveniences.

The property is ideally placed for access to a number of the city’s most respected schools, as well as the open green spaces of the Meadows, Bruntsfield Links and Blackford Hill and Arthur's Seat, which are all within easy reach and offer superb opportunities for recreation. Edinburgh’s city centre, university campuses and cultural attractions are readily accessible by foot, bicycle or frequent public transport.

The Grange remains one of Edinburgh’s most desirable neighbourhoods, offering tranquillity, architectural grandeur and superb connectivity, making it a consistently sought after location for both families and professionals.

Square Footage: 1,209 sq ft



Additional Info

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

The client has previously explored proposals to convert the property into a three-bedroom home, successfully obtaining the required building warrant. Further details are available upon request via Savills

Fixtures and Fittings: Fitted carpets, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge freezer, light fittings (not shades), IKEA cupboard in dining room, and IKEA cupboard in vestibule (minus the two door handles)

The bedroom curtains, the two door handles on the IKEA cupboard in vestibule are excluded.