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See how verdicts work3-bedroom flat · EH26 8DN
Sold STCListed 180 days
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About
The Property Welcome to 154 Eastfield Drive, a bright and spacious, three-bedroom, Lower Villa Flat with private gardens, set in a quiet street in a popular residential location with un-restricted on street parking, in the popular Midlothian town of Penicuik.
This attractive Family Home offers an excellent opportunity with immaculate, move-in ready presentation comprising: Entrance Vestibule to a welcoming Entrance Hallway with a storage cupboard, a spacious Lounge with two windows set the front of the property and access to the modern Kitchen with a door to the rear garden, a Principal Double Bedroom offering generous proportions, two further Double Bedrooms, all offering double fitted wardrobes with ample space for free standing furniture, with the stylish contemporary Shower-Room completing the accommodation.
A feature of the property is the spacious living space throughout, with the Lounge enjoying an abundance of natural light with two windows set to the front of the property overlooking the private garden.
The modern Kitchen offers an excellent range of base and wall cabinets with complementary surfaces featuring an integrated gas hob, an extractor canopy and a electric oven with stylish wall panel surrounds.
There is space for free standing appliances and a door accesses the rear garden.
The stylish Shower-Room comprises a double shower compartment with a ''Rain Fall'' thermostatic shower, a glazed screen, a WC with a wash hand basin set in a vanity cabinet with storage, a heated towel rail and attractive ''wet'' wall panel surrounds add the finishing touch to this lovely space.Externally there is a gated private garden to the front laid to lawn with a paved patio and an enclosed, child friendly rear garden offering a paved patio - ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining with an area laid to grass.
Further benefits include Gas Central Heating, Double Glazing, window blinds and un-restricted on street parking is also available.
Early viewing is highly recommend to fully appreciate this lovely family home close to excellent local amenities with a Tesco Supermarket and public transport links within walking distance.
Location Penicuik lies approximately seven miles to the south of Edinburgh and is one of the largest towns in Midlothian.
Offering a wide range of convenience shopping together with a variety of recreation and leisure facilities.
Schooling in the town is highly regarded at both Primary and Secondary levels with the property lying in close proximity to Cornbank Primary School.
In addition, Penicuik is well served by a regular public transport service operating to Edinburgh and the neighbouring towns.
The City Bypass is within easy reach linking to the wider motorway networks, Edinburgh Airport and the Queensferry Crossing.
Lovely outdoor spaces can be easily accessed in the surround area offering walks and cycle paths and hillwalking for the outdoor enthusiast with the Pentland Hills nearby.
A fantastic location with excellent local amenities, good transport links and beautiful outdoor spaces.
Value & comps
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Returns
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