5 bed upper flat for sale in Portobello

An exceptionally spacious (over 2,000 sq ft) MAIN DOOR UPPER VILLA, enjoying a rather nice setting within this quaint street only a few minutes' walk from Portobello's bustling High Street. The property requires refurbishment but the roof has just been done. Enormous potential! Vestibule; Upper reception Hallway, Drawing room; Dining room; Kitchen; Study/office; 5 Bedrooms, Utility & Shower room. Gas Central Heating; Enclosed rear garden; Free on-street parking. Location Portobello, Edinburgh's "village by the sea" has become one of the city's most desirable places to live. This is of no surprise given the lifestyle it offers to its vibrant community. Residents enjoy an extensive range of amenities with charming little shops including an award winning butcher, and fishmongers; a local market (in Brighton Park) as well as a choice of supermarkets within easy reach. Early mornings along the Promenade will find walkers, joggers, rowers, swimmers…even the Scottish Beach Volleyball team training! Leisure options for young and older are also well catered for with several parks (Rosefield is literally round the corner); the famous Victorian swimming baths; tennis & golf courses all near at hand…not forgetting the well-loved Portobello Beach. The schools are amongst the most sought after in Edinburgh, especially the new state of the art, St Johns Primary and Portobello High Schools. Motorists can quickly access the by-pass leading to all main roads including the A1 heading down to neighbouring East Lothian. The Property Part of a handsome stone built Victorian Villa this is a most appealing UPPER FLAT offering huge potential. Flats of this size and proportion rarely ever come to the market and potential buyers looking to create a home from their own interior design ideas, this might just be "the one". The current owners have only just completed a major roof repair which is a significant saving for the new owners. That said, this will be a substantial project. With so many rooms there are a number of options as to how the layout is refigured. Double glazing & Gas central heating is currently in place. The garden to the rear is enclosed (child-safe) and also has plenty of potential to landscape.