Location

Belford Park is located in the West End of Edinburgh, within easy walking distance of the city centre and Haymarket station. It occupies an extraordinarily secluded and leafy setting which belies it's central location. The nearby Water of Leith has a riverside path which extends from Leith to Balerno and provides a picturesque walking route to the popular area of Stockbridge which offers an excellent selection of local shops, bars, cafes and restaurants. The boutique shops of the West End and George Street are also within easy walking distance.

Leisure facilities can be found mere metres away at the Edinburgh Sports Club which offers tennis, squash and gym facilities, as well as a bar and restaurant.

Belford Park is adjacent to the beautiful grounds of the Modern Art Gallery of Scotland with the Dean Gallery nearby.

There is good road access both in and out of town and supermarket shopping is close at hand with Waitrose in Comely Bank and Sainsburys and M&S in Craigleith.

Many of Edinburgh's best-known independent schools are also situated on this side of town, including St. George's, Stewarts Melville, Mary Erskine's, Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College.

Description

Forming part of a distinguished detached Victorian villa, 2A Belford Park is a beautifully presented three-bedroom property occupying a prime elevated position in Edinburgh's prestigious West End. Dating back to 1890, this handsome residence combines generous living space, elegant period features, and modern practicality making it an ideal family home.

Accessed via its own private entrance at the end of a private driveway, the ground floor opens into a bright and spacious sitting room, boasting original timber floors, a charming central fireplace, and impressive proportions.

Double doors lead through to a stunning conservatory, flooded with natural light and offering flexible space for entertaining or everyday family life. From here, access flows into a well-appointed kitchen, featuring ample storage, garden views, and space for dining. A separate utility room sits adjacent, providing a practical area for white goods and additional storage.

The ground floor also includes a stylish family bathroom with a bath and overhead shower, and two useful storage cupboards. Bedroom Three, situated on this level, is generously sized with three built-in wardrobes and a large sash window.

A carpeted staircase leads to the upper floor, where a magnificent library awaits - an exceptional space with a grand curved ceiling, exquisite cornicing, stained glass windows, and a focal-point fireplace. This versatile room can serve as an additional reception area or an impressive bedroom.

An original doorway from the library leads to the substantial principal bedroom, which offers excellent proportions, tasteful decor, and tranquil garden views. Also on this floor is bedroom two, another generous double room positioned to the rear, with space for extensive freestanding furniture.

This exceptional property blends timeless architectural elegance with modern family living, in one of Edinburgh's most desirable postcodes.