Impressive six bedroom semi-detached Victorian home with gardens and off-road parking in The Grange
36 St. Alban's Road is a fine example of an attractive Victorian home in The Grange, a highly sought after district in Edinburgh. The accommodation is beautifully presented over three storeys, with the unique addition of an external home office attached to the side of the building; a useful space for modern day life. The private garden to the front gives a brilliant first impression of the home and includes off-road parking for two vehicles. The front, side and rear gardens have been paved with Sandstone. The rear garden is equally wonderful, and is made up of a patio barbeque area with a large laid lawn to follow.
The vestibule on the ground floor is a welcoming entrance, where you are greeted by an attractive stone staircase with wooden balustrade flowing up to all floors. The lounge is an ideal entertaining space, with intricate ornate cornicing, working shutters, original marble fireplace, and high ceilings, all exhibiting the charm and age of the building.
The kitchen features a range of solid wood cabinets, hand painted with Craig and Rose paints, and are complimented by black granite worktops, splashback and upstands. Belfast sink and Perrin and Rowe taps are another nice touch. Various appliances are housed here such as a Falcon electric double oven with induction hob, separate integrated Siemens single combination and steam oven, Bosch tall integrated fridge and Siemens integrated dishwasher. The kitchen is cleverly linked to the utility room and former Maids room which is currently used as a study. there is a useful and large drying/laundry cupboard housing the boilers. The kitchen and utility areas are decorated with Amtico flooring. A family room is also located on the ground floor, overlooking the patio area and benefitting from working shutters and original wooden fireplace with gas living flame, which is the focal point of this cosy room. A sizeable WC is also located on the ground floor for guests, with a fitted vanity unit with marble top and heated towel rail.
The first floor accommodation comprises four double bedrooms and a family bathroom, which features a Bette bath, Duravit sanitary ware and Hansgrohe fittings, heated towel rail, Italian mirrored cabinet, and Porcelanosa tiled heated floor. All rooms enjoy large proportions, and three out of four rooms enjoy built-in wardrobes (bedroom two has a wash hand basin concealed in the wardrobe, and bedroom three also benefits from a wash hand basin). There is a useful storage cupboard on this floor also.
The second floor offers a further two double bedrooms, a shower room with heated towel rail and underfloor heating, WC with Duravit sanitary ware and Hansgrohe fittings, there is also good eve storage. Both the lounge and main bedroom enjoy original feature fireplaces. A second family room offers an incredibly flexible space to suit all lifestyles.
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This is a wonderful example of a family home in The Grange, the proportions are excellent, as are the beautiful gardens.
Laura MathiesonProperty agent