30 Windsor Drive, Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 8DT

The property

A spacious mid-terrace house in Penicuik, offering two double bedrooms, a bright living/dining room, a large kitchen, a three-piece bathroom, and two gardens. This two-bedroom, mid-terrace house is situated on the fringes of Penicuik, near the idyllic River North Esk and Midlothian’s picturesque countryside, yet still within easy reach of excellent local amenities and Edinburgh city centre. Ideal for young families, first-time buyers, and commuting professionals, the home also represents an exciting opportunity for modernisation, giving buyers the welcoming chance to apply their own specification and style to the property. Set back from the road behind a front garden, the home’s main door opens into an entrance hall that leads left into the living/dining room. This reception area is brightly illuminated by a large picture window and spaciously proportioned, allowing a good choice of comfortable lounge furniture and a table for sociable meals together. Next door, the large kitchen has an L-shaped arrangement, offering plenty of workspace and cabinet storage, alongside room for a range of freestanding appliances. A rear porch with storage space provides access to the garden. From the hall, a staircase leads up to the first-floor landing, where there are two good-size double bedrooms that are well-proportioned and supplemented by built-in cupboards. Also on this level is a bright, fully-tiled bathroom, with a three-piece suite and overhead shower, which completes the accommodation on offer. Gas central heating and double glazing throughout ensure year-round comfort and efficiency. Outside, the property is flanked by lawned gardens to the front and fully-enclosed rear. There is also unrestricted on-street parking in front of the home. Extras: all fitted floor coverings, window blinds, and light fittings to be included in the sale. Rating – C Penicuik, Midlothian Situated just five miles outside Edinburgh at the foot of the picturesque Pentland Hills, the thriving town of Penicuik offers a sought-after country lifestyle with all the advantages of city living. The bustling town centre is home to a selection of high-street stores and independent retailers, various cafés, pubs and restaurants, and a choice of major supermarkets, plus more extensive shopping facilities at nearby Straiton Retail Park. Residents of Penicuik are spoilt for choice when it comes to sport and fitness activities, including a state-of-the-art leisure centre, sports clubs and golf courses, as well as a wealth of outdoor activities in the surrounding countryside – from invigorating hiking, mountain biking and snow sports in the Pentland Hills, to relaxed strolls or cycles along the River North Esk. Penicuik is served by several primary schools and two high schools and is also well placed for excellent independent schools and private childcare options. Thanks to its southerly location Penicuik allows swift and easy access to Edinburgh City Bypass, Edinburgh Airport and the M8/M9 networks. The town also enjoys excellent public transport links into the city centre including express commuter services.