Location

Craiglea Drive is nestled quietly in a secluded setting in the heart of Morningside, one of Edinburgh's most sought after residential areas, approximately two miles south-west of the city centre.

This is a high amenity area containing some of the city's finest houses. There is excellent local shopping and a wide choice of bars and restaurants, as well as a Waitrose supermarket off Morningside Road.

Additionally, there is a local theatre and cinema while all the other cultural amenities of the city centre are also within easy reach.

There is convenient access to the city bypass connecting to Edinburgh airport and the Central Scotland Motorway Network, while Haymarket Station with regular train services to Glasgow is also within easy reach.

There is excellent schooling nearby with a choice of private and local schools. The property falls into the catchment of South Morningside Primary School, St. Peter's Primary School and Boroughmuir High School. It is also adjacent to George Watson's College.

Description

90 Craiglea Drive provides the opportunity to acquire a lovely family home, situated in one of Edinburgh's most prestigious residential areas. The property boasts delightful front and back gardens, along with generously sized rooms and flexible accommodation spanning over 2500 sqft. Perfectly combining original charm with modern comfort, this home retains many spectacular original features, including working wooden shutters, a maid's tray on the landing, intricate cornicing, period fireplaces, natural wood bannisters, and stunning stained glass in the vestibule and first-floor bathroom. This property is full of character and boasts breath taking panoramic views across the Edinburgh skyline, from the iconic Arthur's Seat and Edinburgh Castle to the rolling Pentland Hills.

The property is approached via a stone path leading to the front door and opening into a welcoming reception hall from which the accommodation flows.

The charming dining room is located to the front of the property and makes a fantastic formal dining and entertaining space.

Of particular note is the open plan kitchen/breakfast room located to the rear of the property, offering the perfect example of modern living. The dimensions and clever configurations allows for ample space for table and chairs, making for a fantastic place for more informal dining and entertaining. The kitchen itself is modern and contemporary with spacious worktop space, a number of integrated appliances, along with an array of wall and base units. Furthermore, there is a useful utility room located off the kitchen, with generous storage space, as well as a WC that services the ground floor accommodation. Above the utility room is the study, the perfect place to accommodate working from home.

Stairs rise to the first floor where there are two generous double bedrooms and an impressive drawing room. Each of the bedrooms are located to the rear of the property, enjoying elevated views over the garden. A recently modernised shower room services the bedroom accommodation on this level. The south facing bay windowed drawing room is flooded with natural light throughout the day and could also be used as a bedroom.

The second floor has a further two spectacular double bedrooms, one located to the front, and the other sitting adjacent. Each of the rooms are comfortable in size, with large areas for storage, and serviced by a new well-appointed family bathroom. This level also benefits from a useful eaves store.

Externally, the property benefits from lovely gardens to the front and rear. The rear garden is private and secure, enclosed by a stone wall and mature shrubs and trees, providing excellent privacy.