Edinburgh
Edinburgh, which was recently top of the best places to live in the UK, has a wealth of history. This beautiful city is home to the acclaimed annual International Festival, its Fringe and Military Tattoo. It has a rich cultural life with Theatres, Art Galleries, Concert Halls, Cinemas, and Libraries. There is an excellent wide range of shopping for all budgets and a huge choice of restaurants, bars and bistros. Recreation is well-served with regular international rugby matches, football, tennis and golf facilities with a dry ski slope at Hillend. Four Universities, Colleges of Further Education, prestigious private and excellent Local Authority schools contribute to a thriving education sector. A large choice of parks, open spaces, the Forth seashore and Pentland Hills are augmented by Edinburgh's well-loved Botanical Gardens, nearby at Inverleith. Edinburgh is served by an excellent bus and tram service.
Portobello is a charming seaside suburb with two miles of sand which draws large crowds in good weather and along with the promenade, hosts a number of popular events, including the annual Big Beach Busk, international volleyball competitions and triathlons. The property location itself is ideal for commuting to the city centre with a regular bus service virtually on your doorstep.
Travel (approx distances)
Portobello Promenade 1.1 miles
Edinburgh Castle 3 miles
Edinburgh Airport 17 miles
Leith 2.9 miles
Glasgow 53 miles
St Andrews 65 miles
The Property
Entered from the front via a UPVC door into the entrance vestibule which provides access to the living room and carpeted staircase to the upper level. The living room is located to the front of the property with a lovely double glazed bay window overlooking the front garden. Good sized bright room with access to the kitchen and downstairs bedroom. The main focal point of the room is the wall mounted gas fire. Access from here to the kitchen, which is located to the rear of the property with double glazed window and a double glazed door providing access to the rear garden. Floor and wall mounted units with laminate work tops and tiling to splashback areas. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for gas cooker. There is also a pantry within the kitchen which provides additional storage and also houses the new combination gas boiler.
The upper landing provides access to two double bedrooms and bathroom and has an access hatch to the roof space which provides additional storage. Double glazed window to the side provides good light to the staircase and landing area. The family bathroom consists of a 3pc suite of wash hand basin set in vanity furniture, WC and corner shower enclosure with electric shower. The master bedroom is located to the front of the property and benefits from built-in double wardrobe with sliding doors. The second double bedroom is to the rear of the property with lovely views over the rear garden.
Room Sizes
Living Room 3.23 x 4.93
Kitchen 1.97 x 2.70
Bedroom 2.68 x 2.42
Bathroom 1.82 x 1.853
Bedroom 2.52 x 3.73
Master bedroom 3.43 x 4.53
Externally
Being an end terraced property, no. 44 benefits from front, side and rear gardens with a driveway for off street parking. There is also a rear patio, clothes drying facilities and garden shed. The garden is bounded by well tended hedge and fencing with double gate to driveway.
Directions
Travelling North on the A1, turn left onto Duddingston Crescent/Milton towards Magdalene Drive. Turn right onto Mountcastle Drive South and continue forward onto Mountcastle Drive North.
Sales and Other Information
Fittings and Fixtures
All carpets, floor coverings and light fittings included in the sale.
Services
Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity.
