** Sold STC **
Set on an established residential crescent in popular Mountcastle, this mid-terraced house promises an excellent family home, close to a wide range of shopping and amenities, excellent schooling, and first-class transport links into the city centre and beyond. Accompanied by well-maintained gardens, a detached single garage, and access to unrestricted on-street parking, the property boasts three bedrooms and generous reception space, and offers exciting scope for upgrading and modernisation.
The front door opens into a bright entrance hall, with concealed storage, leading into the home’s extensive living accommodation on the left. Spanning the entire depth of the property and flooded with dual-aspect light, the reception room is arranged around a traditional feature fireplace and promises a comfortable setting, with versatile floorspace for both lounge and dining furniture. Connected by a handy serving hatch, and accessed from the hall, a kitchen is fitted with a range of cabinet storage and a generous sweep of worktops. The wide galley-style layout incorporates a freestanding cooker, a fridge/freezer, and a washing machine, and the kitchen conveniently opens onto the rear garden.
Upstairs, a landing, with storage, leads to the home’s three bedrooms and a family bathroom. All of the sleeping areas are supplemented by built-in storage, and whilst two offer generous double bedroom settings, a spacious single bedroom provides flexible space with various options for use. A bright good-sized bathroom, featuring a three-piece suite with a shower-over-bath, completes the accommodation. Gas central heating and double glazing are found throughout.
Externally, the home is accompanied by extensive well-tended gardens, featuring manicured lawns, a wonderful variety of mature shrubs and planting, and a greenhouse. A detached single garage is a further benefit, whilst on-street parking in the area is conveniently unrestricted.
Mountcastle
Approximately two miles east of the city centre and northwest of Portobello, the residential suburb of Mountcastle is popular with families and young professionals alike owing to its fantastic transportation links and local amenities. These include a diverse blend of independent shops, a pharmacy and a florist, plus a Morrisons supermarket and petrol station nearby. Nearby Portobello High Street promises a traditional shopping experience and is also home to a range of trendy bars and restaurants; for more extensive shopping and leisure, Fort Kinnaird Retail Park is within driving distance. Tucked between Holyrood Park and Portobello Beach, residents of Mountcastle are never more than a few minutes’ from a wealth of outdoor activities. An easy stroll takes you to the foot of Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags – perfect for hiking and taking in the best views of the capital. For sport and fitness enthusiasts, nearby Meadowbank Sports Centre is currently undergoing significant refurbishment and will offer state-of-the-art facilities when it reopens. Meantime, residents of Mountcastle can find fitness facilities nearby at a number of leisure centres. Mountcastle is served by excellent local schools in both the public and private sectors. Due to its close proximity to the A1, Mountcastle enjoys convenient links into the city centre, including 24/7 bus services, and is also handy for Edinburgh City Bypass and further travel across East Lothian and the central belt.
EPC: C
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: E