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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · EH8 7SE
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About
Ideal family home set in sought after location with excellent schools and family amenities.
This lovely house will make a delightful home for a couple or family looking for a peaceful location within very easy reach of the City Centre plus high quality local facilities.
There are good private gardens to front and rear for relaxation on summer days. Even the beach is nearby at Portobello within a 10 minute drive.
The accommodation is entered from the front door into an attractive hall with the staircase to the upper floor.
The living space is bright and roomy combining a lovely sitting room with ample dining space for a full family meal with guests. The kitchen is fitted with ample cupboard storage and working surfaces.
All the kitchen appliances 000the upper floor are three spacious bedrooms all with fitted storage. The bathroom features a white three piece suite with an electric shower fitted over the bath.
On the landing there is access to a floored attic via a fitted ladder attached to the hatch. Also on the landing is a handy cupboard. The house has gas central heating and double glazing.
Externally, there are lovely gardens to the front and rear and, in addition to on street parking, there is an allocated parking space to the rear of the house.
Mountcastle is an ever popular location for couples and families looking for a quiet spot close to good amenities and easy connection to the City Centre.
The local schools are highly regarded and the primary schools are within walking distance. A large Morrisons supermarket is very nearby and a local Tesco with a petrol station is on Willowbrae Road.
Within a ten minute drive is Fort Kinnaird with a huge range of national and international outlets open seven days. The City Centre is easily reached by bus, car or bicycle.
At Meadowbank, is a large sports and leisure Centre and there is a popular local golf course at Craigentinny.
The entrance to Figgate Park with children's play area is a few minutes walk away and a little further is the lovely suburb of Portobello with a sandy beach by the sea and a lovely selection of coffee shops.
Road networks are easily accessed. The A1 to the east connects to the City Bypass for journeys south and west together with the international airport.
Hall Sitting room/diningroom 7.39m x 3.58m Kitchen 2.95m x 2.57m Bedroom 1 4.27m x 3.0m Bedroom 2 3.02m x 3.02m Bedroom 3 2.79m x 2.59m Bathroom
Value & comps
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About 76 Mountcastle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH8 7SE
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