Location
Chester Street is a broad and handsome street positioned in the highly sought after West End linking Queensferry Street and Drumsheugh Gardens to Palmerston Place.
This superb central location enjoys a peaceful setting, yet provides easy access to a wide range of specialist shops, restaurants and wine bars close by in the West End, including Queensferry Street and William Street, as well as Stockbridge, George Street and the City centre.
The Dean Tennis and Squash Club is closeby while there are wonderful walks close by along the Water of Leith and the open green spaces of Inverleith Park and the Royal Botanic Garden are also within easy reach.
The property is very well located for excellent local schooling and a number of superb private schools, including Fettes College, The Edinburgh Academy, St. George's and Erskine Stewart Melville Schools.
In addition to the private parking at the rear of the building, there is Resident's Permit Parking available upon application.
Description
21 Chester Street is a wonderfully spacious main-door ground and garden level property, which benefits from a delightful south-facing courtyard and rear patio garden. The entire property has been sensitively and lovingly upgraded by the current owners to an exceptional standard and now has a wonderful blend of modern and period features throughout.
On the ground floor, the property enjoys a spacious front sitting room with detailed ceiling cornicing, a log burning stove and a corner aspect that allows plenty of natural light. This room is particularly special and enjoys a pleasant outlook over both Chester Street and Manor Place, two prestigious residential streets in the West End. Of particular note is the spacious kitchen/dining room which is exceptionally light and airy. This room is adjoined with the sitting room by large, glass bi-folding doors which allow an abundance of natural light to flood throughout the property all year round. There is also an elegant drawing room with wonderful proportions, that is perfect for both living and entertaining.
The property has six bedrooms in total, one on the first floor and the others on the lower level. The principal bedroom is generous in size, and has a large dressing room and ensuite shower room. Additionally on this level, there is a utility and large family room that provides direct access to the rear garden.
Externally, the property has an outstanding front courtyard that is flooded with sunshine. There are four functional lined cellars and and additional large workshop, offering fantastic storage options. There is also a rear patio garden that is accessed through he family room on the lower ground floor.
Resident's permit parking is available upon application.