4 Bedroom Semi-Detached House For Sale
The Property
Welcome to ''Whitehaven'', an exceptionally desirable, Victorian Arts and Crafts Semi-Detached Villa which offers outstanding family accommodation beautifully restored and upgraded featuring Three Public Rooms and Four Double Bedrooms with a unique 19th Century Turret, a stunning walled garden and a Single Detached Garage. Quietly positioned on one of the most south-after residential streets in the highly regarded Eskbank district, this impressive property dates from 1877 and offers a magnificent family home with many fine period features blending with an exceptionally stylish high specification finish throughout, creating a stunning family home, perfectly placed to access excellent local amenities and transport links. This substantial property offers outstanding flexible accommodation with Three Reception Rooms and Four Double Bedrooms or, potentially Two Reception Rooms and Five Double Bedrooms, combining immense style and character, restored and decorated by the current owners creating beautifully appointed luxury accommodation with stunning immaculate presentation comprising : A traditional Vestibule with original storm doors opening to Victorian tiled flooring to the impressive Hallway leading to a most appealing Reception room featuring the stunning Kitchen/Dining/Family area with French Doors to the patio, a Sitting room with a large window set to the front with a lovely view to the garden, an inner hallway with access to the spacious Family or Playroom which could also be utilised as a Fifth Bedroom, a stylish Family Shower-Room and the generously sized Utility/Boot Room with a door providing access to the rear, side and front of the property completes the ground floor. An inviting elegant staircase with natural light flooding the stairwell from two roof lights, leads to the half-way landing offering two Double Bedrooms and the three-piece Family Bathroom all set to the rear, with an exceptionally impressive Principal Suite featuring a stunning four-piece En-Suite Bathroom and a walk-in dressing room and a further generously sized Double Bedroom set to the front with lovely views completing the accommodation.
Returning to the ground floor, you are surrounded by period features, with original hardwood wooden floorboards throughout and original four panel wooden doors to the Reception rooms with the spacious Sitting Room enjoying an abundance of natural light from a large four-pane sash and case window with working wooden shutters overlooking the garden. A focal point of this lovely reception room is the original fireplace with a marble surround, ornate ceiling cornicing, a centre rose with a uniquely designed art novo wall freeze featuring 1877 as a theme being the year the property was built. The gorgeous contemporary Kitchen forms part of the second Reception room with the Dining and Family area offering an impressive space for family life, relaxation and entertaining with original ornate ceiling cornicing, a centre rose, a shelved open press and hardwood French Doors to the patio and garden. The Kitchen enjoys a view to the front garden boasting a large four-pane sash and case window combining working wooden shutters and a charming window seat with original wooden wall panel surrounds. This stunning Kitchen comprises an excellent range of base and wall cabinetry with complementary work surfaces and bespoke under cabinet and wall lighting. This luxury space features an electric Range cooker with an induction hob and extractor canopy set within an original fireplace with a wooden mantle beam and bespoke lighting as a finishing touch. Integrated appliances including a ''Belfast'' sink, a fridge/freezer, a dishwasher and a tall pantry storage cupboard. The living space flows from the Kitchen to the Dining area with ample scope for dining furniture with French Doors opening to the patio in the garden and a open shelved press. Set to the rear on the ground floor you will find the spacious Family Room which could be utilised as a Playroom or indeed a Fifth Double Bedroom. This spacious living space enjoys an abundance of natural light with four windows overlooking the rear lane. The stylish Shower-Room comprises a double walk-in shower compartment featuring a thermostatic ''rain-fall'' shower with stunning wall tiled surrounds, WC, a ''floating'' wash hand basin and a heated towel rail adds the finishing touch to this luxury bathroom. The Utility/Boot room comprises extensive additional cabinet storage creating fantastic storage options, with a utility area offering a sink with space for utility appliances and a door provides access to the rear lane.
The elegant carpeted staircase leads to the bright half-way landing with Bedrooms Three and Four set to the rear of the property both offering unique features with Bedroom Three combining a roof light with a window overlooking the lane and a original fireplace with ample space for free standing furniture. Bedroom Four offers a beautiful arched window and an original fireplace as features of this attractive room which could offer an ideal home office opportunity. The Family Bathroom is also positioned on the half-way landing with a window set to the rear and comprises a roll-top bath, a wash hand basin set in a stunning vanity cabinet with storage, a WC with lovely wall tiled surrounds and stunning ceramic floor tiles adding the finishing touch.
The First Floor landing provides access to the most impressive Principal Suite with a beautiful four-piece En-Suite Bathroom which forms part of the turret creating a unique style and shape for this truly luxurious bathroom comprising a roll top bath ideally situated by the window overlooking the front garden. A contemporary walk-in shower compartment with a ''rain-fall'' thermostatic shower to an arched glazed screen, WC, with a wash hand basin set in a stunning vanity cabinet with storage all complemented with beautiful ''Moroccan'' style wall and floor tiling creating a true luxury space for relaxation and pampering. The spacious and bright Principal Bedroom offers a large four-pane sash and case window set to the front with ceiling coving, a convenient dressing room, a shelved recess area and ample scope for free standing furniture. The second, generously sized Double Bedroom positioned on the first floor is also set to the front with an original fireplace as a feature, ceiling coving and a open shelved storage cupboard.
Externally there is much to appreciate with a beautiful, secluded, south-west facing partially walled garden featuring a large area laid to lawn, surrounded with mature borders of plants, trees and shrubs. This secure, child friendly rear garden has been well designed, creating an ideal peaceful haven for outdoor seating with a patio nestled in a secluded sunny spot, ideal for al-fresco dining. In addition, there is a shared lane to the rear of the property and a Single Detached Garage with un-restricted on-street parking also available.
This most appealing family home has been recently fully refurbished and upgraded to include a new roof to the turret with upgrading and insulation throughout, new plumbing, newly installed windows with double-glazed slimline sash and case units throughout, newly installed hardwood French Doors, a new skylight, with a new gas central heating system including a Vaillant EcoTec Plus 438 boiler, 300L unvented hot water cylinder with Hive Active Heating smart controls and brand new radiators. The property also boasts hardwired internet connections in each room to ensure optimum efficiency. This impressive property offers magnificent accommodation with an exceptionally high specification throughout, lovingly created with detail, character and bespoke design, whilst retaining the beauty of period original features, high ceilings and spacious proportions, making early viewing essential to appreciate the opportunity on offer.
Location
Eskbank is a highly regarded and sought after location, positioned approximately seven miles south of Edinburgh City Centre and perfectly placed for the commuter boasting a train station with park and ride, within walking distance providing a rail link from the Borders railway to Edinburgh City Centre - a 20 minute journey. Offering excellent shopping in neighbouring Dalkeith with Morrisons, Tesco and Lidle supermarkets, in addition to a wide range of independent shops, banking and post office services. You will also be well placed to access the retail parks at Fort Kinnaird, Straiton and Cameron Toll. Eskbank also offers easy access to a wide range of recreational and leisure opportunities in the area with a choice of excellent bars, restaurants, cafés and is perfectly placed to enjoy all nature has to offer, including Dalkieth Country Park with Restoration Yard, Kings Park, Ironmills Park and King's Acre Golf Club all within easy reach.
Tenure: Freehold
