13/3 Blackwood Crescent, Edinburgh, EH9 1QZ

The property

The property is a spacious Victorian first flat,full of natural light, quietly situated in popular Newington, about 1 mile south of the City Centre and very handy for access to Edinburgh University in particular. The sunny Sittingroom affords space for Dining, faces west for afternoon sun and has a tiled open fireplace. It opens to a well-fitted Kitchen complete with hob, oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. There are two good Double Bedrooms, one of which has a large Study/Dressing Area with a fitted wardrobe. A stylish Bathroom with bath, tiled surround, shower and screen, large wall mirror and ceiling-mounted downlighters is complemented by a separate W.C. Year-round comfort is ensured by responsive gas central heating. The shared stair was renovated some 25 years ago, features composition flooring and an entryphone for security. Laminate floors are complemented by fitted carpets in both Bedrooms. In all, this is an ideal Family Home or sound letting proposition. Newington, according to a new survey is the location in Edinburgh most enjoyed by residents. There is a wide variety of shops locally in Clerk Street, South Clerk Street and Newington Road including a Tesco Supermarket and Farmfoods complemented by a further choice in Causewayside. A 5 minute drive will take you to the Cameron Toll Centre with Sainsburys and Aldi Supermarkets and several National Chain Outlets. The area abounds with Bars, Bistros and Restaurants to suit every taste and budget. Recreation is well-served. The nearby Meadows offer many acres of recreational open space whilst the Royal Commonwealth Pool and Fitness Centre is nearby at Dalkeith Road. One can take a short walk to the Queen's Hall for Concerts and Recitals and the Festival Theatre for Drama, Opera and Ballet. All of Edinburgh's historic City Centre – European Capital, UNESCO World Heritage Site is easily accessible. Edinburgh regularly tops polls for the highest quality living environment in the UK. The City boasts a fine array of Shops, Restaurants (some Michelin-starred), Theatres, Musems, Art Galleries, Cinemas and Concert Halls, support a rich cultural life crowned by the annual International Festival and its' famous ‘Fringe'. Education is a City keynote with 4 Universities, the nearest being Edinburgh,plus Colleges of Further Education and a wide choice of Private Sector Schools. There is a popular Local Authority non-denominational Primary School within four hundred metres at nearby East Preston Street. Regular and frequent bus services will take you to the City Centre, serving many suburbs of Lothian and beyond. Waverley Rail and St Andrews Square Bus Stations are situated about a mile to the north, with a short drive south taking you to the City By-Pass thence the Airport and Central Scottish Motorway Network.