2 bed maindoor flat for sale in Slateford

Offering an immaculate modern home within a prime, well-connected location, this two-bedroom ground-floor main door apartment forms part of a modern development in popular Slateford, perfectly positioned for easy access to excellent commuting transport links and Edinburgh city centre. The home enjoys desirable open-plan living space in addition to a private garden and secure residents' parking. The apartment's front door opens into an entrance hall (with two built-in cupboards) presented with welcoming, soft-toned décor. Sleek, wood-inspired flooring flows from here into the fabulous open-plan reception room where generous dimensions are heightened by wide southwest-facing French doors with access to a private garden. Ample space for comfortable lounge and dining furniture creates a perfect design for everyday living and entertaining and this sociable area is further enhanced by open access to a breakfasting kitchen. Stylishly-appointed with a range of contemporary, light wood-effect cabinets, granite-inspired worktops and chic splashback tiling, the kitchen is further equipped with a good selection of integrated appliances, comprising an oven, a hob, a concealed extractor hood, a fridge/freezer, a dishwasher and a washing machine. Space for a breakfast bar offers a lovely congenial focal point for morning coffees and casual meals. The apartment features two southwest-facing double bedrooms, both fitted with plush carpeting and built-in wardrobes and presented to an immaculate standard. The master bedroom additionally boasts its own en-suite shower room housing a large shower enclosure and a WC-suite set into storage, all set against an understated neutrally-toned backdrop. Completing the accommodation, and matching the standard of the en-suite, a bathroom accommodates a WC-suite set into storage and a bath with an overhead shower and glazed screen. Gas central heating and double glazing ensure year-round efficiency and warmth. Externally, the development is set within landscaped shared grounds and the apartment is accompanied by a private southwest-facing garden featuring a paved patio and an expanse of lawn. Residents' parking is available in a secure underground car park. Immaculate ground-floor apartmentSecure shared entranceOpen-plan living and dining roomModern, breakfasting kitchenOne double bedroom with an en-suite shower roomOne further double bedroomModern three-piece bathroomGas central heating and double glazingWell-maintained, shared garden groundsPrivate, sunny gardenSecure underground residents' parking Extras: Included in the sale are all fitted floor coverings, window coverings, light fittings, and integrated kitchen appliances. Rating: C Slateford, Edinburgh Characterised by its majestic viaducts and rich industrial heritage, the popular suburb of Slateford boasts a charming small-town ambience with a wealth of local services and amenities. Situated approximately three miles southwest of the city centre, the area is intersected by the picturesque Union Canal, whose leafy banks promise a tranquil walking or cycling route right into the city centre. Residents of Slateford enjoy a multitude of leisure and entertainment facilities right on their doorstep including Fountain Park Leisure Centre (home to a multi-screen cinema, a bowling alley, a gym and a selection of family restaurants) and Meggetland Sports Complex where you will find unrivalled team sports facilities including football, rugby and cricket pitches, as well as a full-size Astroturf pitch. The abundance of local amenities includes a choice of major supermarkets and a vibrant mix of independent retailers, high-street stores and local businesses that line the streets of neighbouring Gorgie and Dalry. Slateford offers an excellent range of schooling including early years and primary education at Balgreen Primary School, followed by secondary schooling at Tynecastle High School. Frequent bus services provide swift and easy access into the city centre and Slateford train station also provides regular services between Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central station. Owing to its position southwest of the city centre, Slateford enjoys convenient access to Edinburgh City Bypass, Edinburgh Airport and the M8/M9 motorway network.