1 bed first floor flat for sale in Polwarth

Property highlight: Beautifully presented Victorian first floor flat with views of Edinburgh Castle.

54 (1F1) Merchiston Avenue is a gorgeous, beautifully presented first floor flat, forming part of a traditional Victorian tenement building, situated in the ever popular area of Polwarth. The property has been lovingly enhanced by the current owners to create a warm and welcoming home, gently embracing period features with modern style. The front door opens onto an L-shaped hall with an area for coats and a stylish, discrete solid wood bike rack. The elegant sitting room is filled with natural light, offering superb views across the skyline towards Edinburgh Castle. A beautiful marble mantlepiece forms a lovely focal point in the room. The adjacent boxroom currently doubles up as a great storage space and work space. The sleek, spacious kitchen/dining room is situated to the rear, fitted with wall and base mounted cabinets and a worktop which incorporates a gas hob, oven, extractor hood, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge/freezer. The sumptuous yet cosy double bedroom is located to the rear of the building. The bathroom is fitted with a bath (and shower over) and wash hand basin, whilst the handy WC is conveniently separate. Externally there is a well maintained shared drying green to the rear of the building with a patio area. Unrestricted parking is available on the street outside. A quiet residential area of south west Edinburgh, Polwarth enjoys access to a wide variety of retail and leisure amenities. Spend relaxing afternoons at Harrison Park with the Union Canal running along its southern boundary or enjoy Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre housing indoor and outdoor courts, and fitness classes. Fountain Park entertainment complex with Cineworld cinema and Nuffield Health Gym is less than a five minute walk from the property whilst Murrayfield Stadium home to Scottish Rugby and a popular concert venue is also within easy reach. The neighbouring districts of Bruntsfield and Dalry offer an array of stylish eateries, bars, and retailers. There is excellent shopping for everyday needs including a Margiotta and Sainsburys Local with larger supermarkets available within walking distance at Dalry and Gorgie. The location of the property is ideally positioned for Edinburgh Napier University's Merchiston Campus. Haymarket Train Station is only a fifteen-minute walk and offers bus/tram links to Edinburgh International Airport and into Edinburgh City Centre. Regular buses operate to and from the City Centre and surrounding areas. All blinds, the wall mounted TV bracket, light fittings, fitted flooring, the washing machine, dishwasher and integrated white goods are included in the sale price.