31/3 , Salisbury Heights, Salisbury Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AA

The property

Description The property comprises a generously proportioned and well-presented three bedroom first floor flat occupying the west wing within a "B" listed building designed by J. Douglas Miller in 1935 which was converted in 1998/99 to form 12 exclusive apartments. This popular gated development which benefits from a concierge service, secure electronic gates, communal driveway offering limited visitor / resident parking, a generously sized private garage with electric remote control door. The communal entrance is located at the rear of the property with secure glazed doors leading to a spacious Reception Area with feature glass ceiling, concierge service and CCTV coverage and passenger lift. Located on the first floor, this bright and airy flat enjoys impressive open views to the south and west. The apartment features gas central heating, videophone secure entry and partial double glazing. There is a spacious reception hallway with a cloakroom with WC and wash basin. To the front of the property is a comfortable sitting room ideal for entertaining with far reaching views to the south and west and a marble fireplace with inset electric coal effect fire. A door from the sitting room leads to the front facing dining room which in turns gives access to a 2nd hallway and leads to the Kitchen. The Kitchen with front window features maple style quality units, stainless stee handles, granite effect work surfaces and splashback tiling. There is a range of "Siemens" appliances comprising: stainless steel chimney extractor hood, gas hob, electric oven, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Located off the kitchen is a separate utility room maple style units and granite effect work surfaces and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The generous sized Master Bedroom is located to the rear and has windows to the side and rear. There is an open plan dressing area with two inbuilt wardrobes and an en suite bathroom with a white suite, separate shower cubicle and a window. There are two further double bedrooms, one presently used as a study, a second bathroom with a white suite and a window and an airing cupboard with the gas fired central heating boiler. Location Newington is a highly sought after residential neighbourhood south of the city, served by excellent local amenities including a wide range of everyday and specialist shops, bars, restaurants and cafes. Within easy reach is more comprehensive shopping at Cameron Toll Shopping Centre with its Sainsbury's superstore, as well as a number of other retail shops within a short car drive or bus journey away at Straiton Retail Park and Fort Kinnaird Retail Park. Leisure and recreational amenities are plentiful with the Royal Commonwealth Pool and the green open spaces of The Meadows, Arthur's Seat, Holyrood Park, Prestonfield and Craigmillar golf courses, the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hills all located nearby. Cultural amenities can be found at the Festival Theatre on Nicolson Street and the Queen's Hall on Clerk Street and the Scottish Parliament is also nearby. The area is also well suited for access to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Edinburgh University. There is good road access to the city bypass with excellent connections to the motorway network heading east on the A1, and to the west to the Gyle Shopping Centre, the Queensferry Crossing, Edinburgh International Airport and the central motorway network. There are also regular bus services running to and from the city centre. Excellent schools in both the state and private sectors are easily accessible. Garden A particular feature is the attractive well maintained south facing communal front garden area which features a lawned area and well stocked borders. Parking There is a single garage and some limited additional parking available on a first come first served basis. Fixtures and Fittings The fitted carpets, curtains, blinds, light fittings, and integrated kitchen appliances are included in the sale. Services There is a gas fired central heating system. Management The property is factored by Hacking and Paterson 0131 523 1575 with a quarterly charge of approximately £850.