2 bed first floor flat for sale in Hillside

Property highlight: Woodburner in the sitting room.

Situated on a peaceful street in the popular area of Hillside, this beautifully presented apartment boasts a superb location that is within easy walking distance of transport links, city landmarks and entertainment and shopping destinations. Positioned on the first floor of a traditional Victorian tenement, the property is presented in excellent condition throughout and displays a host of wonderful, retained period features which include original timber flooring, cornicing and sash and case windows with matching stained glass across the front rooms. The flat is ideally orientated, with morning light streaming into the east facing master bedroom and afternoon sun pouring into the west-facing sitting room and second bedroom. The accommodation, which is accessed via a communal stair with secure door entry phone system comprises: a very spacious bay windowed sitting room with a recently installed wood-burning stove; stylish fitted kitchen with subway style tiling and under cabinet lighting; double bedroom to the rear with an en suite WC and walk-in cupboard, further spacious double bedroom and a contemporary shower room. Additional storage is available within a large cupboard off the entrance hall and there is also a handy traditional pulley clothes dryer. The property has gas central heating operated by a NEST heating system and there are single glazed sash and case windows with newly fitted black out blinds. The property benefits from a shared garden to the rear and the building also has a stair fund, stair cleaner and regular roof inspections. On-street parking is available by way of a residents parking permit and there are public EV charging points nearby on Montgomery Street. AREAThe popular area of Hillside is situated in the heart of Edinburgh, a short walk from the top of Leith Walk and St James Quarter, and just moments from Easter Road, with its bustling cafes, supermarkets and independent shops. There are many beautiful parks in the vicinity including London Road Gardens, Montgomery Street Park and the well-known destinations of Calton Hill and Holyrood Park. The tram line is is just a ten minute walk away, providing swift access to the West of the City and the airport and a wide variety of buses run along London Road. The area is well served by a vast selection of cafes, bars and restaurants including Herringbone, Twelve Triangles and Valvona and Crolla. For shopping requirements, there is a large Sainsbury's and Lidl at Meadowbank Shopping Park. The property sits in the catchment area for Leith Walk Primary School and Drummond Community High School, whilst many of Edinburgh's renowned private schools are in walking distance or a short bus journey away. EXTRASAll curtains, blinds, light fittings, fitted flooring and white goods are included in the sale price. Other items may be available subject to separate negotiation.