2 bed lower flat for sale in Craiglockhart

Property highlight: Ideal purchase for a professional person/couple. Close to local amenities.

A fabulous lower villa situated in the sought after Craiglockhart district of the city within a short journey to the southwest of Edinburgh City Centre. The property is close to an excellent range of local amenities and would make an ideal purchase for a professional person/couple or perhaps for somebody downsizing and looking to stay in the area. The move in accommodation comprises of:- Entrance vestibule.Reception hall. Attractive bay window living room with feature fireplace. Modern fitted kitchen with appliances. Door providing access to rear garden. Two generously proportioned double bedrooms - one with fitted storage. Fully tiled bathroom with shower. Gas central heating. Double glazing. Perfect front garden. Good-sized paved garden at rear. Gate providing access at rear. Unrestricted parking. LOCATION: Craiglockhart is a highly respected and much sought-after residential area lying approximately 2.5 miles southwest of the city centre. The city centre is readily accessible by bus or car or a simple stroll along the Union Canal towpath to Fountainbridge. Slateford Train Station is also just a few hundred metres from the property. There are clusters of local shopping facilities scattered throughout the area, including Edinburgh West retail park, Asda and Sainsbury's superstores which are all within walking distance. There is also a large Tesco Store at Colinton Mains. A choice of good schools are within walking distance, as are parts of Napier University. Heriot Watt University is also within a short drive. Leisure options are first class with Edinburgh Leisure, Craiglockhart Sports Complex offers a wide programme of activities, as well as tennis courts and a lake for sailing and canoeing. The Boroughmuir Energy Gym, the Merchants Golf Course, Meggetland Sports Ground and the canal walkway/cycle path are all within a few minutes on foot. Many of the city's finest theatres, cinemas and restaurants are on hand. The city the bypass is close at hand, facilitating swift and easy access to the west side of the city, Edinburgh Business Park, the Royal Bank Headquarters at Gogar, the M8, Edinburgh International Airport, the Queensferry Crossing and the Forth Bridge.