Boyd Property are delighted to market this charming top floor flat, forming part of a traditional stone-built tenement building, situated in the much sought after Morningside area of Edinburgh. The property has lovely views over the city skyline towards Arthurs Seat and the Braid Hills and has retained some of its original features including decorative cornice work, tall ceilings, and wood panelled doors. The property is light, spacious with well-proportioned rooms and is offered to the market in excellent order throughout. The accommodation briefly comprises. A welcoming entrance hallway with good storage, a beautiful bay windowed lounge offering superb views over the city skyline with the main focal point of the room being the feature wooden fireplace, a light and spacious fitted kitchen/dining room. There are two good sized bedrooms and family bathroom with shower over the bath. The property benefits from gas central heating, double glazing, and an entry phone security system. Externally there is a shared garden to the rear of the building and there is unrestricted on street parking. This property will appeal to a variety of buyers and viewing is therefore highly recommended.
Location
Morningside is one of Edinburgh’s most sought after residential districts lying approximately 2 miles to the south of the city centre. Ideally positioned for both swift access into the city and easy escapes to the country, the area is popular with families, professionals and students alike. The property lies within close walking distance of a wide variety of excellent local amenities including independent specialist shops, bars, bistros and cafes, banks, post office, library, theatre, cinema and medical practice. For larger shopping requirements, there is a Waitrose Supermarket and Marks & Spencer Food Hall. There are very popular and widely used green open spaces on the doorstep: Craiglockart Hill is just minutes’ walk away, while Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve and Braid Hills are only a short distance by foot. Hermitage of Braid and Braidburn Valley Park are both within walking distance, with Bruntsfield Links and the Meadows also close by. Leisure centres in the vicinity include Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre, Meggetland Sports Centre and golf courses include The Merchants of Edinburgh and Mortonhall. The Pentland Hills Regional Park is a short drive away, hosting a wide range of outdoor pursuits including the dry ski-slope, mountain biking, and fishing. An excellent choice of local schooling is available, both in the private and public sector. Morningside is also conveniently situated for Edinburgh University’s Kings Buildings, Napier University and the Royal Edinburgh and Astley Ainslie Hospitals. Edinburgh city centre can be reached by foot, but there are also great public transport links to the city centre and surrounding areas and the A702 provides direct access to Edinburgh City Bypass and the major motorway networks.
Extras
All fitted floor coverings and integrated appliances in the kitchen.
