1 bed first floor flat for sale in Stockbridge

This lovely, light filled, dual aspect one bedroom apartment, with its own parking space, is situated in an incredibly quiet, green, leafy location overlooking the famous Stockbridge Colonies - only 5 minutes walk from the popular fashionable district of Stockbridge with its village atmosphere providing numerous shops, restaurants, cafes & bars. Situated on a small mixed development built in 1980 the flat is in a block of 6 and is deceptively spacious with an excellent range of storage. The Royal Botanic Gardens are just 10 minutes away whilst Inverleith park offers a view of the Castle across the pond to the Edinburgh skyline. It provides tennis courts & sports fields & is a beautiful space for walks all year round & picnics & barbecues in the Summer months. The recently renovated Victorian baths at the Glenogle Swim Centre run by Edinburgh Leisure also include a modern gym & offer a range of fitness classes.City centre attractions are easily accessible by foot & a wide range of buses go to the City Centre & Waverley station - linking with other buses & trams to Edinburgh airport & beyond. The 6 flats in the block share a well maintained communal hallway which is accessed by a door entry system at the front door and a back door to the car park. Presented in a contemporary style, the accommodation comprises a spacious living/dining room – perfect for relaxing and entertaining, an updated kitchen with excellent range of fitted units & appliances, double bedroom with extensive storage and a modern bathroom with mains shower over the bath. Large double glazed windows look out over the open views & gas central heating from a combi boiler combine to create a cosy, easily affordable comfortable home in an excellent location. There are no factor fees to pay – simply an annual charge for grass cutting and maintenance of the outdoor communal areas – collected by a committee of volunteers & currently set at £160 per annum.