A superb, light filled and spacious ground and garden apartment in the heart of Edinburgh's West End
Occupying the ground floor and basement of an original Victorian building the property is located on Palmerston Place, a popular residential street in Edinburgh's West End close to many amenities as well as cultural highlights. The property is a short distance from Haymarket train station, the city's financial district and the city centre.The property retains many period features including spectacular ornate cornicing, bay windows, working shutters, wood panelling, wooden flooring, a grand entrance hall way with Victorian mosaic tiles and large fireplaces.On the ground level, there is an impressive drawing room, spacious master bedroom with en suite shower room and a double bedroom with views over the private garden.Situated on the lower ground floor, there is a modern kitchen/dining room with Siemens appliances which benefits from doors that open to the patio and the well-maintained private garden. Additionally, there is a large bedroom looking over the front patio, gym/study, two double bedrooms (one en suite), family bathroom, utility room and a store room.The property also has ample storage which is provided by two dry lined cellars as well as loft storage.Features:• Prime location in Edinburgh's sought-after West End• Occupying the ground floor and basement level• Front and back patios• Large open plan kitchen and dining room• Expansive living room with period features• Principal bedroom overlooking private garden• Four more double bedrooms• Three bathrooms• Private garden• Two large weatherproofed under-road cellars• Permit parking
Palmerston Place is within easy walking distance of the central shopping areas of Princes Street and George Street and the village atmosphere of the West End itself with many independent shops, coffee spots, bars and restaurants. The property is ideally positioned to take advantage of Edinburgh's world renowned International, Film and Fringe Festivals; Hogmanay celebrations; the Usher Hall, EICC, Kings, Lyceum and Traverse Theatres; numerous art galleries, museums, cinemas, restaurants and historical attractions including close proximity to the beautiful St Mary's Cathedral. The property is also within a ten-minute walk of the Murrayfield rugby stadium.There are a number of recreational facilities close by including Drumsheugh Swimming Baths, the Edinburgh Sports Club and Dean Tennis Club whilst the green open spaces of the Royal Botanic Garden, Inverleith Park and the Water of Leith walkway are also nearby. There is excellent private and state school provision in the area including Fettes College, St George's School for Girls, ESMC and The Edinburgh Academy.The area is well served by a Sainsbury's supermarket on Shandwick Place and a large Waitrose in Comely Bank. Palmerston Place boasts ample zoned parking close by; good proximity to the city's efficient bus and tram network and convenient access to Haymarket