2-bedroom house · EH10 4PA
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About
Fixed Price £390k Stylish Two Bed Two Bath Double Upper in Prestigious Location, in Catchment for Excellent Schools Located in the very popular area of Merchiston is this stunning, unique apartment in a traditional building.
The exceptionally well-presented accommodation comprises a spacious first floor open plan kitchen/living/dining room with great range of fitted units & appliances, a bespoke fitted storage unit and lots of space for relaxing & entertaining.
There is also a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a shower room at this level.
Up the spiral staircase is a study area, the principal double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an amazing contemporary shower room.
The property is a short walk from all the amenities of Polwarth, Bruntsfield, Morningside & Fountainpark, with their wide array of retail & leisure facilities.
It would make an ideal home for first time buyers, professionals or a young family, being in the catchment for the well-renowned Bruntsfield Primary & Boroughmuir High School.
Shared entrance door & staircase to the first floor Spacious & bright open plan kitchen/living/dining room with wide range of white fitted units and appliances, space for dining & entertaining and a cosy living area with bespoke fitted storage Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes Modern shower room with shower cubicle, sink, wc & heated towel rail Spiral staircase to the attic floor with open study area Principal double bedroom with fitted wardrobes Wonderful contemporary shower room with wet shower area, vanity sink unit, wall hung wc & heated towel rail, with a mixture of terrazzo, grey tile & wooden wall finishes Gas central heating from combi boiler located in kitchen cupboard UPVC double-glazed casement windows, velux-style roof lights and lantern roof lights Resident permit & metered parking in the street Merchiston is a very prestigious area in the south of the city, close to Polwarth and walking distance to Morningside & Bruntsfield which all offer a wide range of supermarkets (including Tesco, Waitrose and M&S Simply Food), independent retailers, speciality food stores, coffee shops, bars & restaurants.
Local schooling is well-renowned and the property is in the catchment for Bruntsfield & St Peter’s RC Primary Schools and Boroughmuir High School, and is walking distance to George Watson’s.
There are superb amenities within a short walk, including a library, the very popular independent Dominion Cinema, Fountainpark Leisure Complex & Church Hill Theatre, together with a good range of gyms/leisure facilities & golf courses.
The property is also well placed for lots of walks and open spaces including Harrison Park, the Union Canal, Bruntsfield Links & the Meadows.
There is easy access into town via the numerous bus services, and out of town to the city bypass and the motorway network beyond.
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About 72 Merchiston Avenue, Edinburgh, EH10 4PA
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