5 BURGESS TERRACE
Edinburgh EH9 2BD
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5
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2094
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In the shadows of the city’s iconic Arthur’s Seat, this substantial semi-detached five-bedroomed family house sits on a peaceful one-way residential street in the sought after neighbourhood of Newington. Just a short walk away from Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, this handsome Victorian property offers flexible and spacious accommodation ideally suited for modern family living.
Arranged over three floors, the property harmoniously blends a wealth of original period features including an elegant bay window, traditional fireplaces and ornate and decorative cornicing, with contemporary interior. This wonderful family home further benefits from both a front garden lawn, and enclosed south facing rear garden largely laid to lawn edged with mature shrubs, trees and floral beds. The garden is directly accessible from both the family room on the lower ground floor and the open plan dining kitchen, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining opportunities.
Located in the city’s Southside, the property lies within easy reach of several well-regarded schools, The University of Edinburgh, The Royal Infirmary and Holyrood Park home to Arthur’s Seat. Newington enjoys an array of local amenities and is well connected by public transport both in and out of the city.
1
5
2
2094
Beds
Receptions
Baths
Sq Ft
In the shadows of the city’s iconic Arthur’s Seat, this substantial semi-detached five-bedroomed family house sits on a peaceful one-way residential street in the sought after neighbourhood of Newington. Just a short walk away from Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, this handsome Victorian property offers flexible and spacious accommodation ideally suited for modern family living.
Arranged over three floors, the property harmoniously blends a wealth of original period features including an elegant bay window, traditional fireplaces and ornate and decorative cornicing, with contemporary interior. This wonderful family home further benefits from both a front garden lawn, and enclosed south facing rear garden largely laid to lawn edged with mature shrubs, trees and floral beds. The garden is directly accessible from both the family room on the lower ground floor and the open plan dining kitchen, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining opportunities.
Located in the city’s Southside, the property lies within easy reach of several well-regarded schools, The University of Edinburgh, The Royal Infirmary and Holyrood Park home to Arthur’s Seat. Newington enjoys an array of local amenities and is well connected by public transport both in and out of the city.
1
5
2
2094
Beds
Receptions
Baths
Sq Ft
1
5
2
2094
Beds
Receptions
Baths
Sq Ft
Floor Plan
Ground Floor
Entrance Vestibule, Hall, Sitting Room with Store Cupboard,
Open Plan Kitchen & Dining Room with Direct Access to the Rear Garden,
WC, Two Hall Storage Cupboards
First Floor
Four Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom
Lower Ground Floor
Family Room/Double Bedroom Five & Direct Access to Rear Garden,
Shower Room, Utility Room, Store Room
Under Stair Storage Area
Outside Space
Front Garden Lawn
Enclosed Rear Garden Largely Laid to Lawn edged with Leafy Shrubs, Floral Beds & Outhouse
Residents can apply for key access to the Waverly and Ventnor private gardens
Resident on street permit parking
Summary of Accommodation
Arranged over three floors, the property harmoniously blends a wealth of original period features including an elegant bay window, traditional fireplaces and ornate and decorative cornicing, with contemporary interior.
Fixtures and Fittings
Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.
Services
Gas heating, mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).
Viewing is strictly by appointment through Rettie & Co. 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. Tel: 0131 220 4160.
Viewings
Offers
Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.
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Location
Burgess Terrace is situated in the popular residential area of Newington, just a short walk away from the city’s historic Old Town.
There are plenty of local amenities available on Dalkeith Road whilst Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, which has a large Sainsbury’s supermarket, is within walking distance.
Newington offers a wide range of restaurants, cafes, independent shops and is home to the Festival Theatre and The Queen’s Hall. The area offers plenty of sport, leisure and recreational activities with The Royal Commonwealth Pool & Leisure Club, Priestfield Tennis Club, and Prestonfield Golf Club on the doorstep. In addition, there are public tennis courts and a large children’s play park within The Meadows.
There are many leafy parks and walking trails in the locality with Holyrood Park the nearest whilst Blackford Hill Nature Reserve and the Hermitage of Braid are within easy reach. Furthermore, there are hiking and cycling trails in the spectacular Pentland Hills Regional Park.
The property lies on the doorstep of several nurseries and sits within the catchment area for Preston Street Primary School and James Gillespie’s High School with private schooling options including St Margaret’s Nursery School, George Heriot’s School, George Watson’s College and Merchiston College. It is also situated close the main Edinburgh University campus, The Royal Infirmary and the city’s BioTech Quarter.
Newington is well served by excellent public transport links with bus routes that run into the city centre.
Lying less than two miles south of the city centre, it is within easy reach of Edinburgh’s financial, business and shopping districts. The City Bypass is within easy reach as in Edinburgh Airport and connections to all the main routes across Scotland with the M8 to Glasgow, the M90 motorway to the north and the A1 and A68 to East Lothian & The Borders respectively.
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