2 bed ground floor flat for sale in Shandon

This attractive, two-bedroom, ground floor flat is situated in a modern development in the popular Shandon area of Edinburgh, close to excellent local amenities and good transport links. The property is nicely decorated throughout in neutral colours, has a mix of hard flooring and carpets, curtains and benefits from gas central heating and double glazing, ideal for those looking for a property in move in condition. The entrance to the property is from a landscaped courtyard, into a well-kept communal hallway. The flat consists of a hall, with storage, a lovely, bright living room, with space for seating and dining and glazed double doors open into the kitchen. The kitchen has a range of fitted units, appliances and nice tiling. There are two double bedrooms, both with storage, and a family bathroom to complete the accommodation. Further benefits include well-kept communal grounds, an allocated parking space, a secure communal bike store and bin store. The property is located in the popular area of Shandon, which lies a short distance to the south west of Edinburgh's city centre. There is a good range of local amenities within the vicinity including schools, shops and recreational facilities. Only a short distance from the property there is local specialist shopping, a bank, Post Office and restaurant. Further shopping including a Tesco supermarket at Colinton Mains, Sainsbury's at Murrayfield and Asda, Aldi and M&S Food at Chesser. Recreational facilities include Harrison Park, the Union Canal with direct access to the cycle network, Craiglockhart Sports Centre and Fountain Park with its multiplex cinema, bars and restaurants. There are good public schools in the area including Craiglockhart Primary School and Tynecastle Secondary. The property is only a short distance from Haymarket and Slateford train stations and regular public transport runs to and from the city centre. The city bypass is also easily accessible providing good links to the M8 and M9 motorway networks.