101/2 Montgomery Street, Hillside, EH7 5EY

The property

Situated in the sought-after Hillside district, 101/2 Montgomery Street enjoys a fantastic location in the bustling East End of Edinburgh, close to the city centre with its world-class attractions and shopping facilities. The front door of this charming ground floor flat opens into a welcoming hallway with a handy walk-in cupboard. Overlooking the colourful private front garden from a large sash-and-case window with working shutters is a delightful living room. This large reception room is arranged around a striking period fireplace, flanked by an Edinburgh Press. The room boasts magnificent period details such as ornate and intricate cornicing, a delicate ceiling rose, original stripped and varnished floorboards, a picture rail, and deep skirting boards. A door from the living room gives access to a versatile bedroom. A second door from the living room leads to a box room, which could also be used as a small home office or an exceptionally large storage area. Set at the rear, with lovely garden views is a country-inspired dining kitchen. Fitted with white wall and base units framed by colourful splashback tiling, the kitchen comes with integrated appliances.With space for a table and chairs, the kitchen is ideal for seated meals and socialising. The other bedroom, a comfortable double, enjoys garden views, cornicing, a period fireplace and working shutters. Completing this lovely home is a bathroom, fitted with a modern bath with a shower-over and glazed screen, plus a handwash basin set in vanity storage, whilst a separate WC can be accessed from the hallway. The property benefits from gas central heating can be found throughout. Externally, the flat benefits from a small and sunny private front garden and access to a well-kept communal garden with a lawn and established leafy greens – perfect for enjoying the outdoors. Controlled parking is also available with a residents’ permit (Zone N1). Hillside enjoys a fantastic location in the bustling East End of Edinburgh, close to the city centre. The area is a hub of lively eating and socialising spots and is jam-packed with great restaurants, traditional pubs and modern style bars. There is an excellent range of local amenities including various independent food stores, a variety of retail outlets, a Post Office, medical centre and banks, and within walking distance is the soon-to-open, new St James Centre and Princes Street. Edinburgh’s historic Old Town and New Town are within walking distance and the nearby Shore is the ideal place to socialise. For picnics and tranquil walks the open spaces of Arthur’s Seat, Holyrood Park and Calton Hill are all within easy reach. The Omni Centre and Edinburgh Playhouse are also nearby. The area is well served by day and night buses with regular services and the property is within walking distance to the new tram line and Waverley Train Station, making commuting fast and convenient, no matter where you are travelling to. Home Report £275,000 EPC: D