243/12 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4QU

The property

Enjoying a prime location in Morningside, this generous two-bedroom plus box room top-floor flat boasts a much sought-after city address. Falling within the catchment area of outstanding schools, the flat would be an ideal home for city professionals or a small family. Alternatively, having been a successful rental property, it would make an outstanding investment. Accessed via a secure entry door system and communal stairwell, the flat opens into an entrance hallway, which in turn provides access to a large inner hall. Situated at the rear of the property with views of Blackford Hill and the Pentland Hills, is an open-plan living room, dining area and kitchen. The living room is arranged around a fireplace with living flame gas fire. There is ample space for a dining table within the living area, while the kitchen offers solid wood units and a range of appliances. A handy utility cupboard provides laundry and storage space. Situated at the front and rear of the property are the generous double bedroom. A large and versatile boxroom could be used as a home office or storage room. Completing the accommodation is the bathroom. The property benefits from gas central heating and double-glazed rear windows, a shared garden and on-street permit parking. Morningside is a desirable residential district, approx 3 miles south of the city centre. It offers an abundance of amenities, including specialist shops and banking, building society and Post Office services; Waitrose supermarket and Marks & Spencer’s Simply Food are located nearby. The property is a stone’s throw from the "Green Flag" awarded Morningside Park with children’s playpark. Leisure pursuits are well catered for – the Hillend dry ski slope is within easy reach, as are a number of golf courses; pleasant walks can be taken on Blackford Hill, along the Hermitage of Braid or Braid Burn. Morningside and neighbouring Bruntsfield offer a good choice of bars, restaurants and cafes. The schools available in the area are highly regarded from nursery to senior level and there is also easy access, for the more mature student, to a number of university buildings. Regular bus services run from the area to the city centre and by travelling south one can connect with the City Bypass. Home Report £215,000 EPC D