14/7 Temple Park Crescent, Edinburgh, EH11 1HT

The property

Sold STC Enjoying splendid views over the Union Canal and rear gardens, this top floor flat in popular Polwarth comes with a generous reception room, a modern kitchen, two bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom, as well as access to a beautifully maintained communal garden. Accessed via a secure entry system, the front door of the flat opens into a large hallway with fitted storage space. Here, the high ceilings and honey-coloured floorboards offer the first glimpse of the period features and attractive interiors to follow. Enjoying morning and midday sun streaming in from twin recessed windows with a window seat and plantation shutters, is the reception room. Arranged around an attractive period fireplace, the room offers enough space for seated dining and lounge furniture. Next door is a compact but beautifully designed kitchen with white, contemporary units framed by solid wood worktops and metro splashback tiling. The kitchen has been designed to integrate a gas hob, electric oven and extractor hood with undercounter space for whitegoods. The flat comes with two double bedrooms, both tastefully presented with traditional fire surrounds, recessed windows and stripped floorboards. The larger bedroom further benefits from fitted storage as well as enough space for a large wardrobe. Completing this attractive city home is a contemporary bathroom with a white tree-piece-suite and a shower-over-bath. The property benefits from gas central heating and double glazing throughout. Externally, a lovely communal garden borders the Union Canal and permit parking is available on Temple Park Crescent. Enjoying a tranquil setting close to the picturesque Union Canal, yet conveniently situated just three miles south-west of Edinburgh’s city centre, Polwarth is a popular base from which to live and work in the capital. This highly desirable residential district boasts an excellent range of everyday amenities, including shops, bars and bistros. In addition, the nearby Fountain Park leisure complex offers a multi-screen cinema, a state-of-the-art gym, family-friendly restaurants and pubs, and further attractions. Meanwhile, fashionable Bruntsfield Place is just a short stroll away. Well-regarded state schooling options are available at primary and secondary level, whilst some of Edinburgh’s most prestigious independent schools are within easy reach. Polwarth is ideally situated for those attending Edinburgh and Napier Universities, and for professionals connected to the financial district and city hospitals. Those who favour the fresh air are spoiled for choice with the idyllic canal on the doorstep, and Harrison Park, Bruntsfield Links and The Meadows just a stone’s throw away. Polwarth is well-connected with cycle paths and regular buses – including night buses – to the city centre and further afield. The sought-after area also offers quick and easy access to the City Bypass, Edinburgh airport and M8/M9 motorway network. Band: C Council Tax Band: C Tenure: Freehold