5 bed semi-detached house for sale

Tantallon Place, Sciennes, Edinburgh EH9

Fantastic opportunity to acquire a semi-detached family home in the much sought-after Sciennes area of Edinburgh's south side.

Description
19 Tantallon Place is a wonderfully spacious semi-detached house, located in the highly sought-after Sciennes area in Edinburgh’s vibrant south side. The charming property benefits from a private driveway, single garage, and delightful front and rear gardens. Inside, it showcases a wealth of fine period features, generously proportioned rooms, and highly flexible accommodation throughout. Having served as a cherished family home for many years, the property now offers an exciting opportunity for modernisation.

The front door opens into a welcoming vestibule and reception hall, from which the accommodation seamlessly flows.

To the front of the property lies a bright and elegant living room, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. Facing south-west, the room is bathed in natural light throughout the day. Across the hall, a spacious double bedroom offers flexible use and could easily function as a home office or study.

To the rear, the dining room provides an ideal space for formal dining and enjoys a tranquil, leafy outlook over the garden. The generous kitchen includes ample room for a table and chairs, creating an inviting setting for informal dining and everyday living. It is well-appointed with extensive worktop space, appliances, and a range of wall and base units. Off the kitchen, a useful utility room offers excellent storage and houses a WC and shower room. A door from the utility room leads directly to the patio and rear garden.

Additional storage on the ground floor includes a large hallway cupboard and an under-stair cloak cupboard.

Stairs rise to the first floor, where there are three generously sized double bedrooms. The principal bedroom, located at the front, features twin sash-and-case windows with working shutters, and ample space. Adjacent is the second bedroom, also of excellent proportions, while the third bedroom sits peacefully at the rear, enjoying elevated views over the garden. These rooms are serviced by a well-appointed family bathroom, which also provides access to further storage.

A staircase continues to the second floor, offering highly flexible space that could be used as additional bedrooms, a playroom, or a home office area—tailored to suit individual needs.

Externally, the property enjoys attractive gardens to both the front and rear. The rear garden is private and secure, bordered by mature trees, shrubs, and a high stone wall, offering excellent seclusion. The house is set back from the road, with a front driveway providing off-street parking for multiple vehicles, in addition to the single garage.

Location
Tantallon Place is a quiet residential street situated at the heart of Sciennes, one of the most sought-after areas of Edinburgh, less than two miles south of the city centre.

The popularity of the area is accounted for not only by its pleasant, quiet and leafy streets, but also by its convenient location for access to schools, local amenities and road links both in and out of town. Nearby Bruntsfield, Morningside and Newington provide a wealth of charming local shops, bars, cafes and restaurants, along with a cinema, theatre and a choice of supermarkets.

The property is situated within the catchment for Sciennes Primary and James Gillespie’s High School and there are a number of independent schools on the south side of the city, including George Watson's, George Heriot’s and Merchiston Castle School. The Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College are also easily accessible.

Square Footage: 2,583 sq ft





Additional Info
Listing: The property is not listed but lies within the Grange Conservation Area.

Fixtures and Fittings: All fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, white goods, magnetic knife rack, utensils rack, metal key cupboard are included in the sale. The garden bench is not included in the sale.