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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · EH12 5FA
For saleListed 52 days
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About
Forming part of the impressive, formal Donaldsons School (1851-2008) and the exclusive Playfair development, this beautiful two bedroom, ground floor apartment offers a very cottage like feel with all the modern specification you would expect from such a development.
This immaculately presented apartment provides a modern open plan kitchen/ living room with high specification, Siemens appliances and wonderful views to the grounds, a principle bedroom with en-suite bathroom, further double bedroom with build in wardrobes and a separate shower room.
The apartment also benefits from private, direct access on to the 16 acres of immaculately maintained grounds, as well as two private parking spaces within the underground car park.
There is also a large, separate storage cupboard belonging to the property, providing a great amount of useful additional storage.
Summary of Accommodation: Hall, open plan kitchen/ living/ dining room, principal bedroom with ensuite, further double bedroom, shower room, large storage cupboard separate from apartment.
Donaldsons Drive is located in the West End of Edinburgh, close to a number of the finest shops and restaurants in the city.
The transport links to this property are unrivalled with Haymarket Rail Station and , tram stops to Edinburgh Airport one way and Newhaven the other way, only a few minutes’ walk from the development.
Many of Edinburgh’s private schools are within east reach including St. George’s, ESMS and Fettes College.
There is also access to the Water of Leith Walkway and cycle path, whilst the open spaces of the Royal Botanic Gardens and Inverleith Park are also within walking distance.
Council Tax Band: G EPC: C Tenure: Freehold EPC Rating: C Council Tax Band: G
Value & comps
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Returns
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Short let unlikely to be allowed
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