3-bedroom semi-detached house · EH26 8EF
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A well-presented semi-detached villa set within the popular Midlothian town of Penicuik, ideally placed for commuting into Edinburgh and further afield, with close proximity to the Edinburgh City Bypass.
Penicuik itself offers an excellent range of local amenities, and the property would make an ideal purchase for a first-time buyer or young couple.
The move-in accommodation comprises: Reception hall with excellent storage. Good-sized living room with space for table and chairs. Fitted kitchen with appliances and access to rear garden.
Contemporary fitted shower room on ground level. Upper landing with storage and access to attic. Two good-sized double bedrooms, one with built-in wardrobes. Single bedroom with fitted storage.
Gas central heating. New double-glazed windows. Beautifully maintained gardens to front and rear.Views to Pentlands from front of property. Driveway providing off-street parking for three cars.
Excellent corner position. Unrestricted on-street parking.
Location: Situated approximately nine miles from Edinburgh city centre and set at the foot of the picturesque Pentland Hills, Penicuik offers a semi-rural lifestyle with all the advantages of city living close at hand.
The town centre provides a selection of shops and independent retailers, including The Storehouse, which offers locally sourced food, freshly baked bread and a cosy café.
Penicuik also offers traditional pubs, cafés and hotel restaurants, with supermarkets including Tesco and Lidl.
A wider choice of retail facilities can be found at Straiton, including Asda, Aldi, Costco and ikea, all just a short drive or bus journey away.
Ideal for families, the town benefits from a number of play parks and is served by several primary schools and two high schools.
Residents are well catered for in terms of sport and fitness, with Ladywood and Penicuik leisure centres, sports clubs and golf courses nearby, together with a wealth of outdoor pursuits in the surrounding countryside.
Thanks to its southerly location, Penicuik provides swift and easy access to the Edinburgh City Bypass, Edinburgh Airport and the M8/M9 motorway networks.
Regular bus services operate to and from Edinburgh city centre, including express and night services, as well as routes to the Borders and Musselburgh. Viewing By appt tel . EPC Rating EPC rating: C
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About 48, Strathesk Road, Penicuik
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