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Set within close proximity to the wide-open spaces of The Meadows, nearby Sciennes Primary School, Edinburgh University and within easy reach of the amenities of the city centre, 28/4 Sciennes Road will appeal to professionals, the growing family and those attending Edinburgh University.
Accessed via a secure entry with communal stairwell leading to the second floor, the main door opens into a spacious high ceilinged hallway. The accommodation flows into a spacious living room, which is beautifully proportioned, allowing for lounge furniture and a dining table. The front, south-facing open aspect is framed by deep set twin windows, below a highly decorative cornice. At the focal point of the room is a fireplace with stone hearth. The kitchen is another generous room; with an outlook to the rear, it offers a breadth of fitted floor and wall units, incorporating a gas hob and integrated oven, practical tiled splashbacks, designed to maximise the storage and worktop space, whilst still allowing ample space for a dining table. The two bedrooms, located separately to the front and rear of the flat, are each a large double size. Both feature decorative cornice, and painted woodwork, and boast deep windows with leafy open outlooks over the neighbouring gardens. Located off the hall, a large boxroom, complete with shelves, provides plentiful storage or a quiet area for private study. The amply proportioned bathroom with a two-piece suite; the WC is located in a separate closet, off the main hall.
The flat benefits from gas central heating, and double-glazed windows, some with working shutters. Outside, to the rear is a well-tended, enclosed communal garden. There is controlled on street parking in the vicinity, which lies within Zone 7.
Renowned as a vibrant and sought-after suburb, Marchmont offers a variety of lovely period properties, leafy areas and outstanding retailers. Situated opposite the Meadows, this property is within easy walking distance to the historic Old Town, the New Town, Waverley Station and Edinburgh’s best universities. A wide variety of cafés, restaurants, coffee houses, bistros, independent shops, galleries, boutiques, a luxury cinema, theatres and various supermarkets including Waitrose and M&S can all be found on your doorstep and in neighbouring Morningside and Bruntsfield. The area offers tranquil parks and large green spaces for outdoor activities and picnics. Outstanding schooling is on offer at the renowned Sciennes Primary School and James Gillespie’s High School. The area is very well served by frequent public transport, superb cycle paths and picturesque and leafy walkways.
Home Report £335,000 EPC: C