Millburn House, 42 Canaan Lane

Description

Millburn House is a stunning 5 bedroom Georgian property (circa 1820) situated in the heart of Morningside, one of Edinburgh's most desirable residential neighbourhoods.  The 'C' Listed house is beautifully presented throughout combining exquisite period features with modern, high quality fixtures and fittings.   The large, enclosed rear garden is south facing and therefore particularly sunny all day.

The bright and spacious accommodation comprises on the ground floor - vestibule with under stair storage cupboard; hall with cloak cupboard and further shelved store room; elegant sitting room with wood burning stove, door to the garden and opening with triple folding door to the dining room which has built in bespoke bookcases; family room with built in bookcase; large kitchen/dining/sunroom with solid oak kitchen doors, granite work surfaces, appliances and fully glazed sunroom with door leading to the rear garden; utility room with extensive storage; double bedroom 4 with wardrobe; studio/playroom with Belfast sink and French door to the rear garden; and shower room.

A sweeping staircase with a stained glass window over leads to the first floor - hall with large linen/storage cupboard; double bedroom 1 with lovely views over the rear garden; walk-in wardrobe; double bedroom 2; double bedroom 3; bedroom 5/study; large bathroom with separate shower enclosure; and WC.  The three south-facing bedrooms have wrought iron planter balconies.

Location

Morningside is one of Edinburgh's most sought after residential districts lying approximately 2 miles to the south of the city centre. It offers an excellent array of amenities including popular bars and restaurants, banks and convenience and speciality shops. For larger shopping requirements, there is a Waitrose Supermarket and Marks & Spencer Food Hall on Morningside Road and a Tesco Metro at Holy Corner. Morningside is also conveniently situated for Edinburgh University, Napier University and the Royal Infirmary and Sick Children's Hospitals. Recreational spaces in the area include the Meadows which has excellent tennis courts, Bruntsfield Links which has a pitch and putt and the open spaces of Blackford Hill and Hermitage of Braid which are superb for dog walking. Edinburgh city centre can be reached on foot in roughly 30 minutes and there is an excellent range of bus services on Morningside Road.

Planning consent has been granted for a new primary school off Canaan Lane.

Garden

The wonderful south-facing rear garden comprises a large central lawn surrounded by wide, mature herbaceous borders overflowing with beautiful plants and shrubs.  A good range of fruit trees are dotted around the garden and there is also a children's play area, pond, compost stores, wood store and a double shed.  A substantial patio area lies adjacent to the house with direct access from the kitchen/dining/sunroom, sitting room and playroom/studio.  

Parking

A large in/out driveway is situated in front of the house.  Capable of accommodating up to 3 cars, the driveway has two remote controlled electric sliding gates and an electric car charging point.  

Fixtures and Fittings

All fitted carpets, blinds, light fittings and bespoke bookcases are included in the sale price as are the Range cooker, extractor hood, American style fridge/freezer and dishwasher in the kitchen.  The curtains, washing machine and tumble dryer are available by separate negotiation.  The shed, swings and compost bins in the rear garden will remain as will the bin store in front of the house.

Services

The house has gas central heating, a security alarm system and timber framed double glazing is fitted to all windows except the one over the stairs.  Most windows also have original working shutters.