2 bed upper flat for sale in Portobello

- Exceptional views of the Firth of Forth can be enjoyed from this property.
An opportunity has arisen to purchase this exceptional and bright third/top-floor apartment located in the ever-popular residential area of Portobello with impressive sea and hill views from the property. This is a very well-presented two-bedroom flat with residents' parking and landscaped shared grounds surround the property. Lying to the east of the historical and business city centre of Edinburgh, Portobello offers many local facilities in the High Street including a wide range of shops for day-to-day requirements, Sainsbury's local store, banks, doctors' surgery, restaurants, cafes and bars and a nearby Aldi store. A short drive away are Asda Superstore and the Fort Kinnaird shopping centre which includes Marks & Spencer and Boots. Musselburgh provides further outlets where there is a wide range of specialist shops and services. Regular buses serve this area leading in to the city centre of Edinburgh and other parts of the town and also surrounding parts of East Lothian. The railway station at Brunstane connects with the city centre and is a short distance away. Access can also be gained with ease to the Edinburgh City Bypass and from there to Edinburgh International Airport, Queensferry Crossing and driving in an easterly direction connection can be made to the A1 and the south. There are schools at nursery, primary and secondary levels within the area and the flat is also well situated for access to Jewell and Esk Campus and Queen Margaret University. A special feature of the property also is that it is located a short distance from the beach and promenade at Portobello. There is a swim centre and for other sporting activities there are golf courses at Musselburgh and Bannantyne's Fitness Club at Fort Kinnaird. The views from the property are breathtaking and situated just a few minutes from the promenade and beach this delightful top floor flat has gas central heating and double glazing. The spacious accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hall with storage facilities, a well-planned and presented kitchen/dining/sitting area, a master bedroom with en suite shower room and a further double bedroom and the bathroom has a modern three-piece suite. The landscaped shared gardens are available for the use of the residents and a further special feature of the property is the private residents' parking. Properties in the Portobello area rarely come on the market and this is a well-established flat within a highly desirable location and accordingly early viewing is strongly recommended. For Viewing: Tel: 0131 332 1200 or 07400 701912
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Common Entrance to the block
Secure buzzer/fob entry-phone system to the shared ground floor hall and staircases to the upper floor.
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Entrance Hall
A welcoming entrance to this well-preserved and well-presented property with good storage space annexed. Laminate flooring, access to the main apartments.
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Lounge/Dining Room/Kitchen
A spacious and well-lit room with ample space for sitting and relaxing, dining and preparing meals in the superb kitchen area. There are French window opening onto a Juliet balcony and a further window providing sunshine and light at all times of the day. Laminate flooring, two radiators. The kitchen is extremely well equipped with wall and base units, stainless steel sink unit, integrated gas hob, electric oven and cooker hood and further integrated appliances which are included in the sale. There are ample wall and base units and worktops within this area.
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Double Bedroom
The master bedroom has an excellent display of fitted wardrobes with mirrored doors providing excellent storage accommodation. There is laminate flooring and a radiator and access to the en-suite shower room.
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Bedroom 2
A further well-presented bedroom with laminate flooring, radiator, window blind and ceiling light.
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Bathroom
A luxury family bathroom which has been tiled and comprises a three piece suite of bath, wash hand basin and wc and a shower and shower screen. Tiling has been added and there is laminate flooring.
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Car Parking
There is private residents’ parking pertaining to the subjects of sale.
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Gardens
Landscaped gardens surround the property and these are available for the use of the residents.
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Factors
The Factors are Ross and Liddle who maintain the common parts of the building and the landscaped area.
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Portobello, Edinburgh East at a glance*
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Average selling price
£339,694
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Median time to sell
16 days
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Average % of Home Report achieved
102.3%
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Most popular property type
2 bedroom flat