2-bedroom flat · EH13 9AR
Sold STCListed 160 days
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About
Fully refurbished two-bedroom lower villa forms part of a block of four properties and offers well-proportioned accommodation in the popular residential area of Colinton Accessed via a private main entrance, the accommodation comprises: hallway with storage cupboard; sitting room; kitchen fitted with wall and base units, coordinating splashback and integrated appliances (namely, oven, hob and cooker hood); two generously sized double bedrooms, both offering ample space for free-standing furniture; and bathroom with a three-piece white suite and shower over the bath.
The property benefits from gas heating, double glazing and unrestricted on street parking.
Externally, the property has access to the private front and rear garden, as well as a communal drying green set to the rear.
Colinton, a popular residential area approximately six miles south of Edinburgh city centre, offers a wide range of amenities including restaurants, bars, a bank, a post office, local shops, and a convenience store.
Supermarket shopping is available at Tesco in Colinton Mains and Morrisons on Colinton Road.
The area provides excellent opportunities for recreation, with numerous golf courses nearby and outdoor activities at Hillend Country Park, which features a Snowsports Centre.
Families will find several schools in the area, and higher education institutions such as George Watson’s College, as well as departments of Edinburgh, Napier, and Heriot-Watt University, are all within a comfortable driving distance.
Transport links are convenient and well-established.
Colinton is connected to Edinburgh city centre via the A70 and A720 Edinburgh City Bypass, providing quick access for drivers both into the city and to other parts of the Lothians.
The area also benefits from frequent bus services to the city centre and surrounding suburbs, while local cycle paths offer an alternative for commuters and leisure cyclists alike.
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EPC: D Council Tax: C - £2,025.22 inclusive of water and sewage* (*based on 2026/2027 tax year) - The City of Edinburgh Council Tenure: Freehold Electricity Supply: Mains electricity supply, with the consumer unit located in the hallway cupboard.
Water Supply: Scottish Water Sewerage: Scottish Water Heating: Full gas-fired system, with a boiler located in the hallway cupboard.
Broadband: 1800 MBPS (Potential download speed) Mobile Signal/Coverage: Full 4G and potential 5G outdoor coverage Parking: Unrestricted on street parking All statements contained herein are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed and interested parties must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.
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