1/8 Northfield Drive, Edinburgh, EH8 7RR

The property

Located within the popular Northfield area of Edinburgh is this bright and well-proportioned third and fourth (top) floor maisonette. With secure entry system and shared grounds the flat itself has gas central heating and fantastic storage. The accommodation comprises an entrance hallway with two cupboards and stairs leading to the upper floor. The good sized lounge has a side facing window and a door leads to a balcony. The kitchen has two windows to the front, two storage cupboards and is fitted with a range of base and wall units with the cooker, fridge/freezer and washing machine to remain. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms, both with storage and completing the accommodation is the bathroom with three piece white suite with window. This property will make an excellent home for first time buyers or buy-to-let investment. Northfield and neighbouring Willowbrae and Duddingston are popular and convenient residential areas of the city lying approximately three miles east of Princes Street. Whilst there are excellent bus services to and from the city centre, the surrounding area boasts a wide variety of small independent shops, as well as a large branch of Morrisons, a Tesco Express and a Sainsbury at the Meadowbank Retail Outlet. The Fort Kinnaird Retail Park is also readily accessible, as is a 24-hour Asda at the Jewel. The Playhouse Theatre, the St. James Quarter with its shopping facilities, popular eateries and bars and the Omni Centre with its cinema, gym and numerous restaurants can all be accessed by bus or car within a matter of minutes. Sports options range from private health clubs to the wonderful open spaces of The Figgate Park and Holyrood Park. Portobello and Duddingston Golf Clubs are comfortably nearby as is Portobello's beach and promenade which are popular with open water swimmers, canoeists, cyclists and joggers. For the less energetic, there are also a number of delightful cafes and restaurants. The local schools, from nursery through to senior level, maintain an excellent academic reputation.