Tarquin House, 18 West Savile Road, Edinburgh EH16 5NG

Tarquin House, 18 West Savile Road, Edinburgh EH16 5NGOffers over £995,000

Viewing: By appointment through selling agent on 0131 447 4747

• Imposing late 19th Century detached property on corner site.

• Circular entrance tower.• Manyfineperiodfeatures.• Spacious living room with bay window.• Separate dual aspect sitting room.• Large dining room.• FullyfitteddiningkitchenwithAGAandAmericanfridge

freezer.• Utility room.• Bedroom 5 with en-suite shower room.• Study/bedroom 6.• Downstairs shower room• Master bedroom with en-suite shower room and separate

dressing room in circular turret.• Three large double bedrooms.• Family bathroom with three piece white suite.• Integral single garage with driveway.• Gas central heating.• Generous gardens on three sides.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Tarquin House is an imposing and impressive Category B listed building built in the late 19th Century occupying a large corner site in the heart ofNewington.Thepropertyretainsmanyfineperiodfeaturesincludinga dramatic circular entrance tower, ornate cornicing and ceiling roses, window shutters and marble fireplaces. Benefiting from gas centralheating and with an integral single garage with driveway for off street parking the accommodation briefly comprises, on the ground floor,circularvestibuleleadingtomainhallwaywithoriginalmosaicfloortilesproviding access to the spacious bay windowed living room with marble firesurround,tiledinlayandhearthhousinggascoal-effectfire,brightand airy dual aspect sitting roomwith sanded floor,marble fireplacewithcastironfiresurround,generouslyproportioneddiningroom,diningkitchenwithtiledfloor,whiteglosswallandbaseunitswithcontrastingmarble worktop housing AGA cooker, 1½ inset stainless steel sink and drainer and including American style fridge/freezer with ice maker, utility room with further wall and base units, stainless steel sink and drainer and plumbed for washing machine, bedroom 5 to the rear of the property with 15 pane glass door to the garden, en-suite shower room andwalk-in shelved cupboard, study/bedroom 6with corner fireplaceand downstairs shower room. The impressive stone staircase with cast

iron banisters is bathed in light courtesy of the beautiful stained glass window at half landing and the upstairs accommodation comprises spacious south facing master bedroom with en-suite shower room and large dressing room located in the circular turret, and three further large doublebedrooms.Eachofthebedroomshasamarblefireplacewithcastiron inlay. The upstairs hallway also gives access to a wooden staircase leading to the substantial attic which is ripe for conversion subject to the usual planning permissions being obtained. The accommodation on the upstairs level is completed by a family bathroom with three piece white suite and over-bath shower. The beautifully maintained garden is on three sides of the property and is mostly laid to lawn with mature hedges, shrubs, small trees in the borders and a paved area for outside dining. The single garage has a power supply.

LOCATION West Savile Road sits in the heart of Newington approximately two miles south of Princes Street. There are some excellent local amenities within easy walking distance to provide for your everyday needs with more comprehensive shopping facilities found at nearby Cameron Toll Shopping Centre including a Sainsbury’s Supermarket or by driving to nearbyMorningsidewhereyouwillfindawidevarietyofspecialistshopsand a Waitrose Superstore, Marks & Spencer food store, pubs, restaurants and the renowned Dominion Cinema. For the more energetic Holyrood Park incorporating Arthur’s Seat, The Meadows, Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill are all within a short distance as are a variety of golf courses, the Royal Commonwealth Pool whilst Waverley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club is literally 2 minutes walk away. Excellent schooling in both the public and private sector is available in the area with many of Edinburgh’s renowned private schools including George Watson’s College and George Heriot School within easy reach. Edinburgh University’s Kings Buildings Complex is also within comfortable walking distance of Tarquin House. The property is ideally located for access to the City Bypass and from there the central motorway network, Edinburgh International Airport, The Forth Road Bridge and beyond. A 10 minute drive will take you to thenewEdinburghRoyal InfirmaryatLittleFranceand regularbus services on your doorstep will take you to the centre of town and surrounding areas.

ACCOMMODATIONGround FloorLiving Room 20’8” x 14’10” (6.30m x 4.25m)Sitting Room 21’7” x 14’1” (6.58m x 4.29m)Dining Room 16’2” x 12’10” (4.93m x 3.91m)Kitchen/Dining Room 14’11” x 12’10” (4.93m x 3.91m)Utility Room 10’9” x 7’1” (3.28m x 2.16m)Day Room/Bedroom 5 11’3” x 10’3” (3.43m x 3.12m)Study 10’11” x 10’3” (3.33m x 3.12m)

First FloorMaster Bedroom 17’11” x 15’ (5.46m x 4.57m)Bedroom 2 15’ x 13’9” (4.57m x 4.19m)Bedroom 3 17’5” x 14’2” (5.31m x 4.32m)Bedroom 4 14’7” x 12’11” (4.44m x 3.94m)Garage 17’ x 9’3” (5.18m x 2.82m)

“Tarquin House is an imposing and impressive Category B listed building built in the late 19th Century occupying a large corner site in the heart of Newington.”

Council Tax Band - H.

Train Station - 1.9 miles to Edinburgh Waverley Station.

Planes - approximately 9.3 miles to Edinburgh Airport.

Buses - approximately 50 metres.

Note: Whilst these particulars have been prepared as carefully as possible, no guarantee is given as to their accuracy and they shall not form part of any contract. All measurements have been taken using a sonic tape and cannot be regarded as guaranteed given the limitations of the device. Services and/or appliances referred to in these particulars have not been tested and no warranty is given that they are in full working order. Interested parties are advised to have their interest noted by their solicitors in order that they may be advised of the closing date.

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