SOLD STC - 103 Longstone Road is a traditional main-door, ground-floor flat is set in a convenient location in popular, within walking distance of local shopping and amenities and enjoying excellent transport links into the city centre and further afield.
Set back from the road behind a neatly lawned front garden, the flat’s private front door opens into a handy vestibule, leading into an airy entrance hall with built-in storage. On your right, a well-proportioned reception room is arranged around a chimney breast with an open recess, perfect for a cosy inset fire. Enhanced by stylish, statement décor and dark timber-effect flooring, the attractive reception room promises a versatile space for comfortable lounge furniture as well as a generous seated dining area. Connected to the living room, a wide galleystyle kitchen is fitted with a selection of base and wall cabinetry, boasting a good expanse of workspace and accommodating appliances. The kitchen enjoys a bright, sunny aspect and convenient access to the rear garden. Located on the opposite side of the hall, two double bedrooms offer ample floorspace for freestanding bedroom furnishings and enjoy soft-toned décor and neutral carpeting. Completing the accommodation, a good-sized, fully-tiled bathroom features a three-piece suite with a shower-over-bath. Gas central heating and double glazing are found throughout.
Externally, the home sits behind a private lawned front garden and enjoys a favourably south-facing private rear garden, chipped for ease of maintenance and featuring a handy garden shed. Parking in the area is conveniently unrestricted.
Situated in southwest Edinburgh, just five minutes’ drive from Edinburgh City Bypass, Longstone is an attractive option for families, young professionals and students owing to its convenient links to the city centre and to tertiary education facilities including Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Napier University (Sighthill Campus) and Edinburgh College (Sighthill Campus). Local amenities include a Scotmid store, a pub and a choice of fast-food takeaways; more extensive retail and leisure facilities are available in nearby Slateford and Chesser. These include a Sainsbury’s supermarket, an ALDI store and a 24-hour ASDA superstore, plus a gym, indoor 3G football pitches and bowling facilities. The Water of Leith, which promises a tranquil stroll or cycle into the city centre, all the way to Leith and The Shore, coupled with the city-wide bus network and frequent rail links from Slateford or Kingsknowe stations, ensures all corners of the capital are easily accessible. The property is just short walk from the local catchment school, Murrayburn Primary School, which is a feeder school for Forrester High School.
Home Report £150,000 EPC:C