Flat 10, 1 Pentland Drive, Comiston, Edinburgh, EH10 6PU
Offers Over £240,000 | 3 Bed Flat - Third Floor with 1 Reception Room
Ref: E505335
Description
An opportunity has arisen to purchase a charming, bright and spacious, third-floor flat in this modern development within the popular area of Comiston located some four miles south of the historical and business city centre of Edinburgh. Comiston has excellent public transport services which lead to and from the city centre and also surrounding areas. There is in addition easy access to the Edinburgh City Bypass providing a swift and easy link to the east and west sides of the city, to the A1 leading south and in a westerly direction to Edinburgh International Airport, Queensferry Crossing and the central motorway network. There are many shops within the area for day-to-day requirements including Aldi, Morrisons and Tesco and nearby Morningside provides an excellent range of independent shops and also Marks & Spencer and Waitrose. Straiton Retail Park and Kinnaird Shopping Park are also within easy reach. Within the area also are restaurants, cafes, coffee shops and bars and the Dominion Cinema and Churchill Theatre are also within easy reach. Schooling is provided within the area at nursery, primary and secondary levels and there are plenty of areas and open spaces for walking and cycling including Braid Hills, the Hermitage of Braid, Braidburn Valley, Blackford and Pentland Hills. There are golf courses at Mortonhall, Liberton and Craiglockhart and the Sports Centre at Craiglockhart offers a variety of sporting facilities. There are public parks also within the area available for local residents. This is a most desirable flat with open outlooks and breathtaking views to the Pentland Hills and it comprises a welcoming entrance hall, a well-proportioned lounge with panoramic views, two double bedrooms and a third bedroom currently used as a dining room, a spacious fitted kitchen and family shower room. Entering from the lounge is a spacious balcony and it is spacious enough for enjoying meals outside and growing plants. A further benefit of the property is the garage which forms part of the sale and there is also parking within the development and on street adjacent. The block has a security entry phone system and a lift to each level. The property is surrounded by mature, well-kept gardens and the Factors for the development are Trinity Factors who provide services for the upkeep of the building, the grounds and the building insurance for the block. Flats in this locality with such well proportioned accommodation and panoramic views do ot come on the market often, so early viewing is recommended.
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Lounge
A delightful room with triple windows to the front and side window and a double glazed door leading to a balcony. The focal point of this elegant room is the fitted electric fire with wooden surround and marble hearth. Fitted carpet, blinds and curtains, centre light fitting are included in the sale. The views from this room are panoramic towards the Pentland Hills and Torphin and below the extensive windows is a storage cabinet and display shelf. -
Kitchen
This is also quietly situated to the rear of the property and has been well fitted with ample wall and base units, wood effect work tops, stainless steel sink unit and drainer, electric instant water heater under the kitchen sink and waste disposal unit for soft or cooked food waste, five power points plus appliance points. The appliances included Bosch washing machine, Bosch dishwasher, fitted induction hob with oven below and extractor above and the Servis fridge and freezer. Ceiling spotlights are included and the curtains on the two double windows also form part of the sale. Laminate flooring has been installed for ease of maintenance and there is room for dining in this well fitted kitchen. -
Bedroom 1
This double bedroom is quietly situated to the rear of the property with double windows looking over the rear garden and trees beyond. Carpet and curtains are included in the sale. There are four power points, ceiling light recess with chest of drawers and mirror. -
Bedroom 2
Further double bedroom looking on to the private balcony. This is a well proportioned room with fitted carpet, ceiling light, four power points, excellent fitted wardrobes which extend one length of this room. -
Shower Room
A modern shower room which has been tiled for ease of maintenance and has vinyl flooring. This includes the electric shower and shower cabinet, WC and wash hand basin. Frosted double glazed window with curtains. Ceiling spotlights included and heated towel rail. -
Entrance Reception Hall
A welcoming entrance to this fine property with access to the main apartments. There is a spacious double doored cupboard for hanging and storage and a further cupboard with the meters, two power points. Fitted carpet, ceiling spotlights are included in the sale. -
Mutual Entrance
All hall and landings in the property are carpeted and there is a passenger lift serving each floor and there is a security entry phone system. Three flats share the landing on the third floor with the subjects of sale facing the front of the building. -
Bedroom 3/Dining Room
Presently used for dining this is another well proportioned front facing room with a shelved set of cupboards extending one length of the room. The window looks on to the balcony and the Pentland Hills beyond. Carpet, curtains, three power points, ceiling light fitting. -
Balcony
The balcony is an added bonus to this handsome property with space for dining, sitting and also growing plants. From the balcony views can be enjoyed towards the Pentland Hills and surrounding areas. -
Mutual Gardens
There are very well preserved and maintained mutual gardens surrounding the block from which the property forms part. There is also parking and on-street parking. The maintenance of the common areas is carried out by Trinity Factoring services who also deal with the Buildings Insurance. Approximate Factors fees for the year are £695 and Buildings Insurance for the same period £630. -
Garage
A further benefit of the property is the single garage in the row of garages with access from Pentland Drive. The garage roof was completely re-felted in 2018 and the garage has power and a light socket.
Viewing times
Tel: 0131 253 2201
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Marketed by
M J Brown Son & Co
Dean Bank Lodge, 10 Dean Bank Lane, Edinburgh, EH3 5BS
Tel: 0131 253 2201
Fax: 0131 332 4600