1-bedroom flat · EH4 5AD
For saleListed 94 days
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About
This ground floor flat would make an ideal first time buy, located in the popular area of Davidson Mains, three miles west of Edinburgh City Centre.
The property for sale is a charming lower flat situated within the highly sought after Davidson’s Mains area of Edinburgh.
It is located in the heart of the village, within a few minutes’ walk of an excellent range of shops and services.
The accommodation comprises, welcoming hallway, open plan lounge/kitchen area, one double bedroom and shower room.
The property benefits double glazing, gas central heating, a private garden and free on street parking is available on neighbouring streets.
Situation Set just under four miles northwest of Edinburgh’s city centre, this sought-after suburb combines a peaceful atmosphere with handy local amenities.
Formerly a prosperous farming settlement within the old Muirhouse estate, it still feels like a quaint village, with a lively high street, a leafy village green, and a traditional inn.
Residents enjoy a wide choice of shops, from well-known high-street names and independent boutiques to supermarkets and a post office, along with pubs, cafés, and restaurants.
For bigger retail and leisure options, The Gyle Shopping Centre is only a short drive away.
Davidson’s Mains caters to every pastime: take leisurely walks along scenic Cramond Beach, plan family outings to Lauriston Castle, or play a round at Bruntsfield Links or the Royal Burgess Golfing Society.
Fitness fans can head to Drum Brae Leisure Centre, which offers a swimming pool, a state-of-the-art gym, multi-use sports halls, and a varied timetable of classes.
The area is well served by excellent schools across both the public and independent sectors.
Its northerly location also ensures swift access to the Queensferry Crossing, Edinburgh Airport, and the M8/M9 motorways, while regular bus services provide frequent, reliable connections to the city centre and beyond.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.
All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed.
If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view.
POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details.
A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. LEI260022/2
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