5 bed semi-detached house for sale

St. Marks Place, Edinburgh EH15

Quietly positioned in the Portobello Conservation Area, just a short distance from the beach, this enchanting semi-detached Victorian home offers wonderfully versatile family accommodation with 2 reception rooms, additional 2 versatile rooms on the ground floor, 5 bedrooms on the first floor, a bathroom, a separate WC, and private parking. Rich in period character and impressive proportions, the property also enjoys a charming walled garden and an exceptionally convenient setting close to the A1 and city bypass, with a nearby cycle path and frequent bus links connecting to central Edinburgh less than four miles away.

A vestibule and airy entrance hall welcome you inside, where storage and a WC cloakroom add practicality. To the front, the elegant bay-windowed living room centres around a living-flame fire framed by a period-style fireplace. Original details include ornate cornicing and an open Edinburgh Press. The second reception room at the rear offers an ideal formal dining space with open access to the kitchen. It features an ornamental fireplace, a ceiling clothes pulley, and useful storage. Overlooking and opening onto the garden, the kitchen is fitted with classic wood-toned cabinetry, generous workspace, and freestanding appliances including a gas cooker, tall fridge freezer, and washing machine.

Arranged over two floors, this property offers excellent flexibility for larger families, home working, or multigenerational living. There is a study/office and a versatile playroom on the ground floor. There are 4 double bedrooms and a single bedroom, which is ideal as a study on the first floor. A bright first-floor bathroom with a shower-over-bath completes the accommodation. Gas central heating, excellent built-in storage, and traditional sash windows, double glazed to the front and some with stripped wood shutters, further enhance the home.

Outside, the enclosed rear garden is an established outdoor space with a lawn, seating terrace, vegetable beds, mature planting, a greenhouse, and a shed. An attractive front garden, private driveway, and large bicycle shed complete the property.

Extras: All fitted flooring, window coverings, light fittings, and appliances are included in the sale.