Description
Occupying the upper two floors of a handsome semi-detached Victorian villa, 16 Glenorchy Terrace is a beautiful and elegantly proportioned 5-bedroom property with a large private garden, set peacefully in the Southside of Edinburgh. The property offers spacious and flexible living spaces with a large and bright sitting room, well-appointed kitchen, separate dining room, five-bedroom spaces and three modern and well-equipped bathrooms. The property is filled with light from its large stair cupola and is presented in immaculate condition.
The property benefits from a large private rear garden with laid lawn and landscaped patio providing a wealth of outside space to relax and enjoy al-fresco dining. The current owners have preserved much of the period charm of the property with ornate Victorian features throughout featuring original floorboards & herringbone flooring in the hallway, original hardwood staircase and ornate cornices that blend effortlessly alongside modern and contemporary upgrades to the bathrooms and kitchen.
Lying to the south of the city centre, Glenorchy Terrace is popular with families due to the excellent local amenities. The property is located close to the city landmarks of Arthur's Seat, Blackford Hill and the Royal Observatory. It is also extremely convenient for Edinburgh University, particularly the King's Buildings, Edinburgh College of Art, the new Royal Infirmary. Bruntsfield and the Meadows are all within a short distance.
The property lies within easy reach of the city bypass allowing quick access to Edinburgh Airport and the central Scotland motorway network. Glenorchy Terrace is also conveniently located for access to some of the city's finest schools in the state and private sectors including George Watson's College, George Heriot's School, Sciennes Primary School, James Gillespies School and Merchiston Castle School.
Accommodation comprises:
First Floor: Sitting room, kitchen, dining room, bedroom 1, bathroom.
Second Floor: Principal bedroom with en-suits, three further bedrooms, bathroom.
Externally the property benefits from a large private garden.
EPC: D
Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold.
Viewing by appointment via Rettie & Co.
