186 Craigleith Road, Edinburgh, EH4 2EE
Sale history
£360,000 in February 2023
The property
An opportunity has arisen to purchase a delightful and substantial lower villa flat located in this popular, highly-regarded residential district to the north of the business and historical city centre of Edinburgh. A very short distance from Craigleith Retail Park, the property is well situated for access to a wide variety of outlets including Sainsbury's supermarket, Marks and Spencer and Boots. Within the area also is Waitrose Store and there are many local shops and boutiques of a good variety situated at nearby Comely Bank and Stockbridge. Just over a mile away are the popular shops in George Street and Princes Street and the area of Stockbridge offers fashionable bars, restaurants and coffee shops along with a post office, and a bank is located at the south end of Craigleith Road. Travelling in a westerly direction access can be gained to the Gyle Shopping and Business Centre and from there a connection to the central motorway network and to the M8 to Glasgow, M9 to Stirling, to Edinburgh International Airport and Queensferry Crossing. There are excellent schools within the area at nursery, primary and secondary levels and these include Mary Erskine/Stewarts Melville, Fettes, St George's School, Edinburgh Academy, Broughton High School and Flora Stevenson Primary School. There is easy access from this flat to the Water of Leith Walkway leading to the Edinburgh cycle path network and for open spaces the flat is well situated for access to the Royal Botanic Garden and Inverleith Park. This is a superb ground floor flat in a block of four and the special benefits are the gardens located to the front and rear which will be of special interest to a prospective purchaser. The property has double glazing and full central heating and to appreciate the excellent location and the accommodation it offers early viewing is recommended. This delightful ground floor flat is set back from the road and has well-stocked and colourful gardens to the front and rear. The spacious accommodation in the property comprises a vestibule leading in to the welcoming entrance hall. The lounge faces the front and has a bay window and there are two good double bedrooms. To the rear is a sitting room/dining room with lovely views over the garden leading to the kitchenette quietly situated at the rear of the property. There is a bathroom with three piece suite which completes the accommodation. The gardens which surround the property have been well maintained and well stocked and are colourful and interesting. To appreciate this delightful property and the spacious accommodation it offers in a convenient residential area early viewing is recommended.
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Entrance Vestibule
An outer solid door leads to the inner hall with a glass door separating the two. The electricity meters and fuse boxes are within the vestibule.
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Lounge
5.03 m X 4.5 m / 16'6" X 14'9"
A well-proportioned and elegant room the focal point being the electric fire with marble surround and painted wooden mantle above and over-mantle mirror. Fitted carpet, centre light fitting and six power points.
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Kitchen
2.97 m X 2.21 m / 9'9" X 7'3"
With access to the garden from this area there is a sink unit, wall and base units, gas hob, electric oven, washing machine, new fridge. Fluorescent lighting, seven power points.
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Reception Hall
A welcoming entrance to this fine property with access to the main apartments. The hall is spacious with fitted carpet, radiator, two power points, ceiling light and large walk-in storage cupboard with electric light.
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Double Bedroom to the front
4.27 m X 3.89 m / 14'0" X 12'9"
A spacious room with corner cupboard, fitted carpet, four power points, ceiling light, radiator.
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Double bedroom to the rear
3.96 m X 3.58 m / 13'0" X 11'9"
With fitted carpet, four power points, radiator and fitted wardrobes along one wall of this room.
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Sitting Room/Dining Room
5.18 m X 4.11 m / 17'0" X 13'6"
A comfortable and conveniently-situated public room set quietly in the rear of the property with lovely views over the garden. Four power points, carpet, light fitting and radiator. Access to the kitchen.
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Garden
The front garden has an area of lawn and attractive shrubs and bushes and small trees providing colour and interest. Access to the rear garden is from the kitchen and this is a spacious area laid out with a lawn and surrounding flower beds. The mature shrubs and plants include colourful rhododendrons and camellias and in addition there is a new garden shed and a small summerhouse, both of which are included in the sale.
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