13 Braid Crescent, Morningside, Edinburgh, EH10 6AX

13 Braid Crescent is a superbly proportioned, bright and extremely engaging Victorian stone built terraced house, situated in the sought after area of Morningside, to the south of Edinburgh’s city centre.

The property offers generously sized rooms bursting with period features such as ornate cornice work, impressive fireplaces, original terrazzo floor tiling, sanded floors, wood panelling, press cupboards and working shutters. To the rear is a delightful enclosed walled garden planted with established, varied shrubs.

Entered by way of a spacious entrance vestibule, which in turn opens onto a sweeping hall and stair, flooded with natural light provided by the overhead cupola. The gorgeous bay windowed sitting room offers views to the front of the property and a mantlepiece (with open flame gas fire) forms a lovely focal point in the room. The dining room has been finished with beautiful, engineered wood flooring and leads through to the well equipped kitchen. Fitted with wall and base mounted cabinetry and contrasting stone worktops, the kitchen appliances comprise; 5 ring dual fuel range cooker, extractor hood and American style fridge/freezer. On the ground level there is a lovely double bedroom / living room with elegant fireplace and floor to ceiling large window and a handy WC under the stairs.

On the second floor the large principle bedroom / drawing room has fantastic, intricate cornice work with a wonderful marble mantlepiece. There are also three further double bedrooms, a modern family bathroom (with shower over the bath, WC and wash hand basin), along with a separate shower room (with shower, WC and wash hand basin).

The gas fired combi boiler was recently replaced and there is under floor heating in the kitchen. The home also benefits from sash and case double glazing.

Externally, there is a front garden with path leading to the front door and a delightful enclosed private rear garden, mainly laid with lawn and stone chippings. There are two large cellar stores accessed from the rear garden. Priority parking for residents is available on the street outside.

Location

Morningside is one of Edinburgh's most fashionable and sought-after residential areas, situated just southwest of the city centre. The area offers a diverse range of local amenities including Edinburgh's best variety of cafes, bars, restaurants, bistros, independent shops, galleries and boutiques. The area has a "village like" feel, whilst boasting the famous Dominion cinema, several theatres and various supermarkets including a Waitrose & M&S. The Hermitage of Braid, Blackford Hill and Braidburn Park offer an abundance of greenspaces and a number of golf courses including The Merchants, Mortonhall and the Braid Hills Golf Centre. Morningside is known for a high quality of schooling on offer both at primary and secondary level. South Morningside Primary is just down the road and the property also falls into the catchment for Boroughmuir High School. The area is very well served by public transport and benefits from extensive walkways and cycle paths.

Extras

The children's playhouse and slide, blinds, curtains, light fittings, fitted floor coverings, integrated kitchen appliances and the fridge/freezer are included in the sale price.