Property description
CLOSING DATE SET FOR TUESDAY 27TH OCTOBER 2015 AT 12 NOON. Immaculate, three-bedroom, semi-detached villa, offering light, spacious and flexible family accommodation over two storeys, located in the popular Northfield area, some 2 miles east of the city centre. Well-maintained and in walk-in condition throughout, the property consists of an entrance hall, living room, dining room, kitchen and utility area, landing, three double bedrooms and bathroom. Features include uPVC double glazing, gas central heating, excellent storage space (including a floored loft), and satellite TV and phone points. Occupying a generous corner plot, there are beautifully-tended, leafy and enclosed, private gardens to the front, side and rear, and ample, unrestricted on-street parking on Northfield Avenue and on surrounding streets. Northfield is a long-established residential area lying to the east of the city centre, between Holyrood Park, Willowbrae and Portobello. It offers a choice of well-regarded schools at all levels and is close to a broad range of local amenities and shops. Portobello High Street is just a short drive away, and the quaint Duddingston Village acts as a gateway to the open spaces of Holyrood Park. There is a Morrisons nearby, and a Tesco Express just a short walk away. A frequent bus service operates from nearby Willowbrae Road (the A1) which connects to the City Bypass and main trunk routes.
Entrance Hall - 11' 10'' x 6' 2'' (3.60m x 1.87m)
The entrance hall has a window looking out to the front garden, and provides access to the ground-floor rooms, with a timber staircase rising to the first-floor landing. Features include an understairs storage area, wood-effect laminate flooring, radiator and recessed downlighting.
Living Room - 16' 7'' x 11' 5'' (5.06m x 3.48m)
This bright and spacious, dual aspect living room looks out on to the garden to the front, with double patio doors opening on to the rear garden grounds. Features include a stone fireplace with an open hearth, wood-effect laminate flooring, plain cornice, radiator, ceiling light fitting and satellite TV and telephone points.
Dining Room - 11' 11'' x 10' 4'' (3.63m x 3.16m)
Also off the hall at ground-floor level, and with a front-facing window, the dining room benefits from wood-effect laminate flooring, a shelved recess, radiator, plain coving and a pendant light fitting.
Kitchen - 10' 7'' x 8' 5'' (3.22m x 2.57m)
Accessed from the entrance hall via a utility area, the kitchen sits to the rear, with a window and door to the garden grounds. It is fitted with Amtico flooring, wall and base units with laminate countertops, coordinating splashbacks, and a stainless-steel sink. Appliances include a ceramic hob with an extractor hood over, an electric double oven, and a washing machine and dishwasher, with space for a freestanding fridge/freezer.
Utility Area / Hallway - 8' 7'' x 6' 2'' (2.62m x 1.87m)
Lying between the hall and kitchen, and with a deep, shelved storage cupboard with hanging rail, the utility area is fitted with laminate worktops, and offers additional appliance space. There is a rear-facing window, Amtico flooring, radiator and a ceiling light fitting.
First-Floor Landing - 15' 7'' x 6' 2'' (4.75m x 1.87m)
The first-floor landing enjoys leafy views to the front and serves the three double bedrooms and bathroom. Features include painted floorboards, a deep airing-cupboard (housing the boiler and hot water tank), loft access hatch, and recessed downlighters.
Bedroom One - 16' 5'' x 11' 5'' (5.01m x 3.48m)
This light and spacious, carpeted double bedroom has dual-aspect views to the front and rear, excellent storage in the form of a built-in wardrobe and two shelved recesses. There is a radiator, satellite TV point, pendant light fitting and ample space for freestanding furniture.
Bedroom Two - 11' 11'' x 10' 8'' (3.63m x 3.24m)
The second, generously-proportioned double bedroom is front-facing and benefits from wood-effect laminate flooring, a shelved recess, radiator, pendant light fitting and freestanding furniture space.
Bedroom Three - 10' 8'' x 8' 5'' (3.24m x 2.57m)
Also off the landing, the third, good-sized, double bedroom is fitted with wood-effect laminate flooring, a radiator and pendant light fitting, and enjoys leafy views over the gardens to the rear.
Bathroom - 6' 2'' x 6' 1'' (1.87m x 1.85m)
Set off the landing, with a window to the rear, the bathroom is fitted with a contemporary, white, three-piece suite including an over-bath electric shower and fully-tiled splashbacks, and a vanity unit with concealed cistern and inset handbasin. Further features include vinyl floor tiles, a ladder-style radiator, a fitted mirror and a ceiling light fitting.
Loft
The lined, insulated and floored loft is accessed via an extendable ladder through a ceiling hatchway from the first-floor landing. It benefits from light and power, and offers excellent additional storage space.
Gardens
There are generous, fully-enclosed and beautifully-tended garden grounds extending to the front, side and rear. A timber gate provides access to the front garden, laid to grass with paved pathways, in turn leading round to the terraced, rear garden. This is mainly laid to grass, with hedging, planted borders, tress and shrubs, a paved patio area immediately to the rear of the house, and a timber garden shed with a pleasant seating area in front.
Property Features :
- Immaculate, three-bedroom, semi-detached villa, offering light, spacious and flexible family accomm
- In walk-in condition throughout, the property consists of an entrance hall, living room, dining roo
- Features include uPVC double glazing, gas central heating, excellent storage space (including a flo
- Occupying a generous corner plot there are beautifully-tended, leafy and enclosed, private gardens
- Home Report available online.
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