Seldom available to the Mount Vernon property sales market, this substantial detached sandstone villa offers a wonderful opportunity for modernisation and to create a unique home. This exceptional five-bedroom detached property was built in the late 1800’s and is set within extensive gardens and grounds, having both stable buildings and a double garage to the rear, offering off street parking and direct access to the property from Woodend Road.
Located on Hamilton Road and with Mount Vernon Park and railway station within easy reach, and Sandyhills Golf Course minutes’ drive away, the property extends to over 2269 sq ft internally and offers generous accommodation over two levels with a wealth of period features. Front door entry is accessed from a gated entrance and path leading up from Hamilton Road, the ground floor accommodation comprises entrance vestibule, leading to l-shaped hallway offering access to all main apartments including a drawing room with a three-section bay window and dining room to the front of the house, both facing south over the gardens, dining kitchen, utility room with door to rear gardens, study/bedroom two, storage cupboard, main bathroom and bedroom one. Staircase leads up to three further bedrooms on the first floor, two bedrooms having three section dormer windows and one with a Velux window.
The property has recently refitted gas central heating boiler and double glazing, would benefit from upgrade and modernisation yet offers a rarely available home, suitable for a wide variety of buyers.
Situation:
Hamilton Road is a very desirable address within the Mount Vernon area, it is just a 10-minute walk to Mount Vernon Station, circa 20 minutes’ drive to the City Centre, approximately 40 minutes from Edinburgh Airport, and is ideal for those who would enjoy use of the lovely Mount Vernon Park on its doorstep. Located within the catchment area of Mount Vernon Primary School and Bannerman High School, it is a popular family area and is handy for local shops and convenient for the Fort Shopping Centre with easy access to the M73, M74 and M8 motorway network for commuter access.
Travel Directions:
From Mount Vernon Station, continue west on Hamilton Road where you will find No. 155 on the right-hand side just opposite the junction with Hamilton Grove.
EPC Rating: E
Council Tax Band: F