15/4 Hutchison Cottages, Edinburgh, EH14 1PY

The property

Situated on the first floor, this 1930s flat, 15/4 Hutchison Cottages has been beautifully updated by its current owners, creating a modern city home in the well-connected area of Slateford. Within strolling distance, you will find Slateford train station, the picturesque Union Canal, a range of large sports complexes, the Edinburgh Corn Exchange and a fantastic selection of shops and eateries. A spacious reception hallway (with built-in storage) welcomes you inside and offers the first glimpse of the updated, modern interiors. Here, dark flooring is beautifully framed by neutral décor and new doors – a feature throughout most of the property. 360* Virtual Video Tour Available - The sunny and spacious living/dining room (with an Edinburgh Press) boasts far reaching views from its twin windows and connects directly to the kitchen. Fitted with a selection of modern wall and base units, the kitchen has been designed to house an integrated oven, gas hob and extractor hood, with space for undercounter appliances and a tall freestanding fridge/freezer. Offering fantastic floor space, large fitted wardrobes, and bathed in sunshine (from twin windows) is the first of the two double bedrooms. The second double bedroom has been fitted with a plush grey carpet, built-in storage and is currently used as a home office. Accessed via a sliding barn door is a contemporary shower room, with a modern three-piece-suite with a corner shower enclosure and chrome fittings. Features: - Traditional 1930s first-floor flat - Beautifully updated interiors - Large hallway with storage - Sunny living/dining room - Modern fitted kitchen - Two large double bedrooms - Contemporary shower room - GCH and DG - Well-maintained communal garden - Free on-street parking - Home Report Value £175,000 | EPC Band: C The property benefits from gas central heating and double glazing throughout. Externally there is a large and well-maintained communal garden area, laid to lawn with a drying green. Free on-street parking is available. Extras: all fitted floorcoverings, light fittings, integrated appliances, fridge/freezer, window coverings and the large wardrobes in bedroom 1 are included in the sale. 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 Craiglockhart 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.