1-bedroom flat · EH17 8DG
For saleListed 28 days
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About
A bright and spacious top-floor one-bedroom flat, quietly positioned within the popular residential area of Gracemount.
Offering lovely views over the communal green, excellent storage and a private balcony, this attractive home would make an excellent choice for a first-time buyer, single professional or investor.
The property is conveniently located close to a range of local amenities and transport links. The property is accessed via a communal entrance and stairway.
The welcoming hallway provides excellent storage, with four useful cupboards, including two particularly deep cupboards.
The bright and comfortable lounge enjoys a lovely outlook across the communal green and benefits from direct access to the private balcony.
A further storage cupboard adds to the practicality of this living room.
The balcony is a particularly appealing feature of the property, having been laid with artificial grass and providing a pleasant outdoor space.
The modern dining kitchen is fitted with a range of contemporary units and appliances, together with space for a dining table and chairs. The room also enjoys a pleasant outlook.
The well-proportioned double bedroom is bright and airy and has a useful cupboard providing additional storage.
The bathroom is fitted with a bath and overhead rain shower, vanity unit, inset shelving, attractive wet walling and a stylish ladder-style radiator. A window provides natural light and ventilation.
Further benefits include a floored attic, providing valuable additional storage space, together with a private store located on the communal stair landing.
Residents also have access to parking to both the front and rear, while the property enjoys the benefit of a large communal green.
Gracemount offers an excellent selection of local shops on Captains Road including a Tesco and Scotmid Store, both of which are within walking distance of the house.
A Morrisons Superstore is located close by on Gilmerton Road, and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre and Straiton Retail Park are also within easy reach.
The area is well served by sporting and leisure amenities available at Gracemount Leisure Centre. The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh is also within close proximity.
Edinburgh city centre is approximately four miles north with regular public transport serving the area. The city bypass is easily accessible being approximately two miles to the south.
Good schooling in both the state and private sectors is easily accessible.
Value & comps
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About 11/8 Southhouse Brae, Edinburgh, EH17 8DG
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