6 Glebe Grove, Edinburgh, EH12 7SH

The property

Tucked at the end of a tranquil cul-de-sac just off bustling St John's Road, this main door lower villa has been extended to create a contemporary family home that is brimming with exquisite period features, including sash-and-case windows, classic 1930s panel doors and original floorboards. Characterised by typically generous internal proportions and superb natural light, externally the property also enjoys a secluded, southwest-facing private garden and a single driveway. The main door opens into a practical entrance vestibule, followed by a welcoming central hall, whose soaring ceilings immediately set the tone for the accommodation to follow. Continuing through the hall (passing a convenient walk-in cupboard) you reach the inviting living room, which has been extended to create a fabulous ‘brokenplan' living area – perfect for modern family life and entertaining. At the focal point of the living room is a stunning Arts and Crafts fireplace, complete with a handsome oak mantelpiece, a brick-tiled surround and a gleaming copper hood. The room provides flexible scope for various seating arrangements, and also benefits from built-in shelving and storage. The living room flows into the dual-aspect dining area, which is flooded with light from full-height windows (including patio doors onto the garden) and a large skylight. Enclosed behind a half-height wall, the stylish kitchen offers extensive storage and workspace, plus a freestanding dual-cavity electric cooker with a chimney-style cooker hood, an integrated dishwasher and space for additional freestanding appliances. Returning to the hall, the property boasts three bright and spacious double bedrooms: the main bedroom in particular enjoys a traditional bay window and substantial built-in wardrobes, while the two further bedrooms benefit from fitted storage and a southwesterly aspect, respectively. Completing the internal accommodation is the light and airy three-piece bathroom, which is tiled in crisp white and features a mains-fed shower-over-bath with a glass screen, a pedestal basin and WC. Gas central heating and double glazing throughout ensure optimum comfort and efficiency all year round. The property enjoys a southwest-facing private garden to the rear, which is afforded exceptional privacy and seclusion by stone walls and fencing. Ideal for garden parties or dining al fresco, the fully-enclosed garden comprises a neat lawn framed by matures shrubs and trees, and houses two garden sheds. There is also a generous single driveway to the front, and unrestricted on street parking directly adjacent.