* Freehold
* Rarely available stone built terraced town house
* Bright and flexible accommodation across three floors
* West facing private patio area to the front
* Situated in a sought after and peaceful residential district
* Well placed for excellent local and private schools
* Easy access into the city centre and to Edinburgh Airport
* EPC Rating = D
25k under home report value
A fantastic townhouse set over three floors located in the sought after
residential district of Bruntsfield
Description
2 Gillespie Street offers a fantastic and rarely available opportunity to
acquire a stone built townhouse, with bright and flexible accommodation across
three levels, and further front courtyard area. Located on a quiet street in
the sought after residential district of Bruntsfield, the property is
peacefully tucked away whilst being within striking distance of the city
centre.
The property has been upgraded in recent years to cater perfectly for modern
living, and successfully blends the many contemporary fixtures and fittings
with the many delightful original features.
Entered via its own main door, the accommodation flows from a welcoming
reception hall taking you into the heart of the property. Situated to the
front, is the west facing living room that is generous in size, enjoying a
leafy aspect out towards the patio area. The room is flooded with natural
light throughout the day and makes for a cosy place for relaxing.
The hallway leads to the rear of the property where the kitchen & dining area
can be found. The modern and contemporary kitchen is fully fitted with
integrated appliances, along with numerous wall and base units. The ground
floor accommodation is completed by a WC located off the hallway.
Stairs rise from the hall to a bright and airy landing that lead to the first
floor. The drawing room is located to the front of the property boasting twin
sash and case windows that overlook the quiet street. This room could also be
flexibly used as a principal bedroom suite. There is another room on this
level which is situated at the rear, and is serviced by an en suite shower
room.
On the second floor there are two further bedrooms both comfortable in size.
The bedroom accommodation is serviced by a well - appointed family bathroom
suite, including a bath with shower overhead, wash hand basin and WC.
Location
Gillespie Street is located in the ever popular Bruntsfield district,
approximately one mile to the south of Edinburgh’s city centre.
Together with neighbouring Morningside, the area has a range of specialist
shops, banking and postal services and fantastic cafes, bars and restaurants,
including Montpeliers, the Black Ivy and Tom Kitchen’s Kora. There is a
Sainsbury local on Bruntsfield Place, Tesco Metro at Holy Corner and an M&S
Food Hall and Waitrose supermarket on Morningside Road.
The property is also well situated for the city’s business and commerce
centres at Lothian Road and Fountainbridge as well as Edinburgh College of
Art, Edinburgh University and Napier University. The wide range of leisure
facilities in the area include theatres, cinemas, golf courses, The Royal
Commonwealth swimming pool and the open spaces of The Meadows and Bruntsfield
Links.
The property is within the catchment area for Bruntsfield Primary School and
Boroughmuir High School whilst a number of Edinburgh's top fee - paying schools,
including George Watson’s College and George Heriot’s, are within easy reach.
Square Footage: 1, 233 sq ft

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