Description
A beautiful one bedroom ground floor apartment, forming part of a traditional period building in the heart of Colinton, with a private courtyard garden and a larger communal garden.
The property benefits from a sitting/ dining room with hard wood flooring, a modern kitchen, a large double bedroom with period features and large built in wardrobes, modern shower room and a private garden area perfect for sitting out.
Summary of Accommodation:
Hallway, sitting/dining room, kitchen, double bedroom, shower room, private garden & communal garden.
The property is situated in the highly desirable area of Colinton in the southside of Edinburgh, approximately 6 miles from the city centre, in a slightly elevated position on a delightfully peaceful street with a lovely bridge over the Water of Leith.
Ideally located to get in and out of the city with direct bus routes nearby to both the Airport and city centre as well as being within close proximity to both Edinburgh Napier & Herriot Watt university Campus'.
There is good local shopping nearby in Colinton where you will find a village atmosphere with shops to explore as well as pubs, restaurants and coffee shops. Further towards the city centre are the larger areas of Morningside, which offers a large Waitrose and a smaller M and S and Bruntsfield, where there are many specialist shops, artisan coffee shops and restaurants to explore.
The Colinton Conservation Area sits close to the Pentland Hills Regional parkland which features 9 peaks of over 1500 feet and stunning views of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside, with many opportunities for exercise and leisure including beautiful walks, cycle routes, fishing lochs and golf courses.
The area is well served by public transport and the city bypass is only minutes away with easy access to motorways including to Glasgow and The Queensferry Crossing to Fife as well as to Edinburgh Airport. Colinton is popular with families for its excellent local school provision, with private schools such as Merchiston Castle and George Watsons close at hand.
EPC: D
Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Freehold
