Location
Buckingham Terrace is an elegant residential street in the West End of Edinburgh, built on land bought by property developer (and Lord Provost of Edinburgh) James Steel. It was one of his first exclusive housing developments, along with Eglington Crescent.
With Dean Bridge just around the corner, the property is well placed for easy access to the centre's commercial, shopping, and cultural facilities. Waverly Railway Station is just 1.3 miles away and Haymarket Station is but 1 mile away.
There are two major supermarkets available close by and the retail park at Craigleith offers a further choice. Additionally, Buckingham Terrace is convenient for an excellent range of specialist and general shops in Stockbridge, restaurants, bars, stylish coffee shops and leisure facilities.
Some of Edinburgh's finest schools are within easy walking distance, including Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools, St Georges school and Fettes College. It is also well served for nursery and primary schools.
There are regular bus services from Queensferry Road, connecting to central Edinburgh. By car there is convenient access towards the city bypass, Airport and Forth Road Bridge.
Description
33/1 Buckingham Terrace is a charming drawing room flat which forms part of an elegant stone built Victorian townhouse. The property offers wonderful proportions complete with period features including impressive mantelpieces, large bay window, parquet flooring, and decorative cornicing and plasterwork.
With free-flowing, flexible and spacious accommodation spanning over 1300 sqft, this is a superb opportunity for a purchaser to reside in the heart of the West End.
Accessed from a well maintained shared entrance hall, the property's own front door opens to a welcoming reception hall from which the accommodation flows. The impressive living room sits to the front of the property, boasting a large bay window and stunning marble fireplace. The bright and ornately decorated room directly accesses the dining room through elegant glass panelled doors.
The kitchen houses a large south facing window that draws in plenty of natural light throughout the day. The floor and wall based units provide ample storage and worktop space to cater for family dining.
There are two spacious double bedrooms, the principal bedroom to the front with views over Buckingham Terrace, and the second bedroom to the rear of the property. The principal bedroom is generous in size with useful storage cupboard. The second bedroom comfortably fits a double bed and is complemented by an impressive marble feature fireplace. Both bedrooms are serviced by a well-appointed bathroom suite located off the hallway, along with additional WC sitting adjacent.
Furthermore, the flats sees generous storage with a large cupboard in the hallway.
Externally, is a communal garden area to the front of Buckingham Terrace. Access to Belgrave Crescent Gardens may be available subject to application and payment of a nominal annual fee.
Residents can also apply for permit parking