4
Bed(s)
2
Bath(s)
2,416
SQFT
A magnificent period double upper villa with breathtaking views of Arthur’s Seat, Waverly tennis courts and Berwick Law at the back, and Edinburgh Castle, Pentland Hills, and The Observatory to the front. The property has been tastefully modernised throughout whilst retaining beautiful original features such as sash and case windows, working shutters, ornate cornice and ceiling mouldings, fireplaces and original doors with brass handles and finger plates. The accommodation is flooded with natural light and has generously proportioned rooms, excellent storage, and a flexible layout ideal for the modern family.
Some key modern design features include a Bulthaup kitchen with Brora induction hob, feature downdraft extraction and Quooker tap, a Tobias Grau XT-S Suspension 140 light fitting with colour and temperature control, and oak engineered floor. In the Sitting Room there is class A (5kw) Rais Q-Tee wood burning stove.
The property is partially double glazed, has gas central heating, and electric under floor heating in the shower room.
Outside there are well tended mature shared gardens to the front and rear and off-street parking for two cars. There is a Trimetal bike shed to the front and a bespoke designed timber back stair and garden shed to the rear.
Accommodation
Shared Entrance Vestibule with Private Store and Access to Rear Garden,
Private Entrance Stair.
First Floor:
Sitting Room, Kitchen/Dining Room,
Family Room/Bedroom 5, Shower Room.
Second Floor:
Landing with Cupola,
4 Double Bedrooms, Bathroom
SITUATION
Mayfield Road is situated in the Craigmillar conservation area in the popular residential area of Newington in South Edinburgh. Newington is well served by excellent local amenities with comprehensive facilities found at the nearby Cameron Toll Shopping Centre including a Sainsbury’s supermarket. It also offers a wide range of restaurants, cafes and shops and is situated within easy reach of the Edinburgh Festival Theatre and many of the cultural attractions in the city’s historic Old Town.
The area offers plenty of sport, leisure and recreational activities such as The Royal Commonwealth Pool & Leisure Club, Waverley Lawn Tennis, Squash & Sports Club and there are several golf courses nearby.
There are many leafy parks and walking trails nearby including Blackford Hill Nature Reserve, The Hermitage of Braid and Holyrood Park. Furthermore, there are hiking and cycling trails in the spectacular Pentland Hills Regional Park, just a short drive away.
The property lies within the catchment area for Sciennes Primary School and James Gillespie’s High School with private schooling options including St Margaret’s Nursery School, George Heriot’s School, George Watson’s College and Merchiston College all within close proximity. It is also situated close to the King’s Buildings on the Edinburgh University campus, The Royal Infirmary and the city’s BioTech Quarter.
Newington is well served by excellent public transport links with bus routes that run into the city centre. Lying just over two miles south of the city centre, it is within easy reach of Edinburgh’s financial, business and shopping districts. It is well placed for the City Bypass allowing easy access to Edinburgh Airport and connections to all the main routes across Scotland with the M8 to Glasgow, the M90 motorway to the north and the A1 and A68 to East Lothian & The Borders respectively.
General Remarks & Information:
Fixtures and Fittings:
Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.
Services:
Gas heating, mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).
Outgoings
Council Tax Band: G
EPC Rating: E
Postcode
EH9 3AN
Tenure
Freehold
Viewings
Viewing is strictly by appointment through Rettie & Co. 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. Tel: 0131 220 4160.
Offers
Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.
Internet Website
This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as Rightmove, On The Market and The London Office.
Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.
Important Notice
Rettie, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
Proof and source of Funds/Anti Money Laundering
Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction.
All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. Rettie use electronic verification, if this is not possible original documents are acceptable.
Misrepresentations
Particulars prepared April 2024 - First Issue.