Property description
Well-presented and spacious, two-bedroom, second-floor flat in Meadowbank, overlooking the open spaces of Holyrood Park, with spectacular views of Arthur's Seat and Saint Anthony's chapel, and ideally situated for easy access to Edinburgh city centre. Comprising an entrance hall, south facing lounge, large dining kitchen with modern units and Bosch appliances, two bedrooms, shelved walk-in box room, and shower room. Internal features include replacement timber sash and case windows to front, and uPVC double glazing to rear, window blinds, gas central heating, good integrated storage, and TV and telephone points. There is a well-maintained shared garden to the rear, in addition to ample free on-street parking to the front, and in the surrounding streets. This part of the city is best known for Meadowbank Stadium, a former Commonwealth Games venue, where the stadium and associated sports centre are open to the public all year. In addition, Hibernian's Easter Road football ground is situated beyond Meadowbank Stadium. Royal Park Terrace lies parallel to London Road, one of the main arterial routes into Edinburgh, which is well served by rural and city-based bus services. The historic 16th century Palace of Holyroodhouse, Dynamic Earth, Calton Hill and the Scottish Parliament all lie less than a mile away, and are readily accessible on foot via Holyrood Park. Holyrood Park offers a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the city for sporting and leisure activities, directly opposite the property. There are a number of local retailers lining the main streets of the district, with Meadowbank Retail Park and Portobello Road offering large supermarkets within walking distance.
Entrance Hall - 19' 11'' x 6' 11'' (6.06m x 2.10m)
This generously-proportioned hallway provides access to all rooms and features sanded wooden flooring, a storage cupboard housing the gas meter, radiator, entryphone, electricity meter, and pendant light fitting.
Living Room - 14' 7'' x 11' 9'' (4.44m x 3.57m)
This bright, spacious, and south-facing public room includes two fully-opening wooden sash and case windows with slatted blinds, offering views of Arthur's Seat. Additional features include a modern electric fireplace, radiator, shelved alcove, original cornice plasterwork, sanded wooden flooring, pendant light fitting, as well as cable TV and telephone points.
Kitchen - 18' 5'' x 10' 6'' (5.62m x 3.20m)
This bright, modern kitchen and dining area has part tiled and part sanded wooden flooring, and a large, fully-opening uPVC window. Includes a full-height, walk-in shelved pantry, tall ceiling, gas hob, electric oven with 2 year guarantee, and extractor canopy, with a good mix of wall and base units with downlights, tiled splashback, a freestanding wooden kitchen unit, gas combi boiler and programmer, and recessed ceiling lighting. Included in the sale are the Bosch dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine (with a 2 year guarantee).
Bedroom One - 13' 8'' x 8' 6'' (4.16m x 2.60m)
Accessed off the hallway, with a fan light above the door, this fully-carpeted double bedroom features a fully-opening wooden sash and case window offering similar views as in the lounge, modern cornice, a radiator, and a pendant light fitting.
Bedroom Two - 13' 8'' x 6' 4'' (4.16m x 1.94m)
This bright and airy bedroom, with high level \"Captain's\" small double bed accessed by a fixed ladder, features a modern uPVC window overlooking the shared rear garden, sanded wood flooring, a radiator, pendant light fitting, and an internet extension cable. The under-bed space can be used as an office.
Box Room - 8' 10'' x 4' 7'' (2.68m x 1.40m)
This spacious, carpeted, full-height space, set off the hallway and with a fan light above the door, is fully-shelved along one side, and fitted with a removable shelf and hanging rack system on the other. It is lit by a spotlight track, and is presently used as a walk-in wardrobe.
Shower Room - 6' 7'' x 4' 6'' (2.00m x 1.36m)
This stylish shower room features a Roman sliding and bi-fold door shower cabinet with Mira thermostatic valve and handset, white WC and handbasin, with tiled splashback, chrome ladder-style radiator, central light fitting, over-mirror light with shaver point, and a modern uPVC window to the rear.
Garden
The full-width shared garden/drying green to the rear is accessed via a locked door within the stairwell, and is maintained regularly with costs shared by all owners. It is mainly laid to grass, with shrubs and trees along one border, and is fully-enclosed by stone walls.
Property Features :
- Well-presented and spacious, two-bedroom, second-floor flat in Meadowbank, overlooking the open spa
- Comprising an entrance hall, south facing lounge, large dining kitchen with modern units and Bosch
- Internal features include replacement timber sash and case windows to front, and uPVC double glazin
- There is a well-maintained shared garden to the rear, in addition to ample free on-street parking t
- Home Report available online.