1 Kimmerghame View, Edinburgh, EH4 2GP

The property

Part of a factored modern development in desirable Fettes, this one-bedroom main-door apartment represents a fantastic home for first-time buyers and downsizers, or an attractive rental investment. The property is presented to an immaculate, move-in standard throughout and further benefits from direct access to a communal courtyard garden, plus allocated parking in a secure underground car park and ample visitors' parking. Welcoming you into the apartment is a wide entrance hall leading into the spacious open-plan living area. Bathed in light from east-facing windows and patio doors onto the landscaped courtyard garden, the space accommodates a contemporary kitchen, a convivial dining area and a comfortable living room. Arranged around an attractive oak-wrapped island, the sleek fitted kitchen houses a full complement of integrated appliances, namely a four-burner gas hob with a stainless steel cooker hood, an electric single oven/grill, a dishwasher, a washer/dryer and a fridge/freezer. The large double bedroom benefits from substantial built-in wardrobes and across the hall is a good-sized box room, which would lend itself to various uses such as a home office or study, a gym or a nursery. The stylish three-piece bathroom is tiled in pristine white, and features an electric shower- over-bath with a glass shower screen, and a coordinating wall-mounted basin and toilet suite. Gas central heating and double-glazing ensure optimum home comfort and efficiency all year round. Extras: all fitted floor coverings, window coverings and light fixtures to be included in the sale. Externally the apartment boasts direct access to a sheltered patio and a communal courtyard garden beyond, as well as allocated residents' parking in the underground car park and ample visitors' parking. Characterised by its leafy boulevards and sprawling green spaces, the ultra-desirable suburb of Fettes promises a tranquil residential location within easy reach of the city centre. In addition to an excellent range of services and amenities both locally and in the neighbouring suburbs of Stockbridge and Comely Bank, Fettes enjoys convenient access to more extensive shopping and leisure facilities at Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre and Craigleith Retail Park. There is also a large Morrisons supermarket and petrol station just minutes away. Residents of Fettes have unfettered access to some of the capital's most cherished public parkland including Inverleith Park and the world-renowned Royal Botanic Gardens. When it comes to outdoor pursuits, Fettes' location on the northern fringes of Edinburgh places it within walking distance of the rugged Firth of Forth seafront and the picturesque promenade stretching between Granton and Cramond Village. Indoor fitness enthusiasts are also spoiled for choice with a range of leisure centres, health clubs and fitness studios particularly Ainslie Park Leisure Centre, which boasts a swimming pool, a state-of-the-art gym and a varied programme of fitness classes. Fettes is served by an excellent range of schools in both the public and private sector: it is within the catchment area for well regarded Flora Stevenson Primary School and Broughton High School and is also the home of the world-famous Fettes College. Fettes benefits from excellent public transport links across Edinburgh, as well as swift and easy access to Edinburgh City Bypass, Edinburgh Airport and the M8/M9 motorway network.