Chester Street, West End, Edinburgh, EH3

Wonderful family home with elegant proportions in the heart of the West End.

Description

33/1 Chester Street is a wonderful family home set over three floors of an attractive, B listed Victorian townhouse in the West End.

The property offers incredibly flexible family accommodation with elegant proportions and particularly fine period features throughout which are complimented by modern finishes in the kitchen and bathrooms.

A shared entrance vestibule leads directly to the hallway and the original staircase rises to the split level, first floor landing. A magnificent L-shaped drawing room lies to the front of the property, with excellent proportions and three large, south-facing windows with an open aspect overlooking St Mary’s Cathedral. The room is ideal for entertaining with wonderful period features and detailing including full length working shutters and attractive cornicing. There is also an ornamental wrought iron balcony, access via the windows.

To the rear of the first floor is the wonderful family kitchen and dining room that has been opened up to create a well flowing room. The kitchen is contemporary in style with integrated appliances and there is space for a large dining table and chairs. There is a utility room and WC off the hallway.

The impressive staircase leads to the second floor accommodation which is spaciously spread across split levels. There are three large double bedrooms, a study, a stylish family bathroom and laundry on this level. One of the bedrooms is set up as a snug The third floor comprises two further double bedrooms, one of which has a walk-in wardrobe with a skylight. The two bedrooms are serviced by a shower room and a storage cupboard off the hallway. A large cupola floods the third floor and stair with natural light.

Location

Chester Street is a handsome street in the heart of the highly sought-after West End.

The property boasts a wonderful outlook over quiet enclosed gardens towards the magnificent St Mary’s Cathedral, with its three spires dominating the local skyline.

This superb central location provides easy access to a wide range of specialist shops, cafes, restaurants and bars all close to hand in the West End, including on Queensferry Street and William Street, as well as in Stockbridge, George Street and the City centre. The property is conveniently situated for the main financial centres and a short distance from Haymarket train station.

There are pleasant riverside walks along the Water of Leith whilst Belford Sports Club is nearby as are a number of Edinburgh’s art galleries. There is convenient access westwards to Corstorphine, Edinburgh Park, the City Bypass and Edinburgh Airport.

The property is also conveniently located for local schooling as well as a number of private schools including Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools, St. George's School for Girls, The Edinburgh Academy, George Heriot’s and Fettes College, which are all within easy reach.

Square Footage: 2,882 sq ft



Additional Info

Listing: this is a B-Listed property in the New Town Conservation Area

Fixtures and Fittings: All fitted lights, carpets and white goods are included in the sale