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Alexander Smail

Edinburgh property: Inside the 8 bed 1800s house on the market for £1.5 million

An "outstanding" 8-bedroom house has gone up for sale in the Newington area of Edinburgh for £1.5 million.

The Victorian villa dates back to 1859 and spans four floors. It is also in an ideal location, being less than a 20-minute walk away from the city centre.

It also comes with "spectacular" period features, and has a self-contained two-bedroom private basement flat, which offers a "fabulous" investment opportunity or "superb" additional living space.

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The listing states: "23 Blacket Place is an outstanding, A-listed semi-detached family home with exceptional potential. Dating back to 1859, the property was designed by the renowned Edinburgh architect, Sir James Gowans and has distinctive character and true grandeur.

"Set within Blacket conservation area, part of the desirable Newington district of south Edinburgh, this 8-bedroom property is arranged over four floors with the lower ground level comprising a self-contained apartment."

The property is full of stunning original features (Rightmove)

Looking inside the property, you are first greeted by a "bright" vestibule and inner hall, which features unique mosaic tiled flooring. The grand staircase comes with a "magnificent" mahogany banister, and there is an "exquisite" stained-glass window to enjoy.

The sizeable and classically-styled living room features ornate cornicing and an impressive marble fireplace, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows that allow natural light to flood in. The kitchen is also located on the ground floor, as well as a "fabulous versatile" family room.

The self-contained basement could work as a separate apartment (Rightmove)

Moving downstairs, the self-contained two-bed private basement could be used as either further living space, or as an attractive investment opportunity.

The first floor houses the master bedroom, which features built-in storage, as well as a second bedroom and a stunning drawing room — complete with original wooden floors and fireplace. The "modern and tasteful" family bathroom is also found on this floor, which features a generously sized bathtub.

The front and back walled gardens are "picturesque and tranquil" (Rightmove)

The second floor contains the four remaining "generous and bright" double bedrooms, as well as a further bathroom and a box store. Outside, there are "picturesque and tranquil" walled front and rear gardens.

More information and photos can be found here.

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