Fixed price
£305,000
1 bed flat for sale
26 Alderbank Terrace, Edinburgh EH11Freehold
1 bed
1 bath
1 reception
Key information
Tenure
Freehold
Council tax band
About this property
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Lower Villa Flat - One Double Bedroom
£10,000 below home report value
Traditional Colony Flat in Conservation Area of Shandon
Private Front Garden & Enclosed Rear Garden
Close to City Centre & Transport Links
Excellent Local Amenities
Newly Installed Stylish Three-Piece Bathroom incorporating a Shower over Bath
Paved Patio in Rear Garden
Stylish, Contemporary Immaculate Move-In Presentation
***£10,000 below home report value***
The Property
Welcome to 26 Alderbank Terrace, a particularly appealing traditional lower colony Flat, offering One Double Bedroom with private, enclosed front and rear gardens perfectly positioned towards the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly desirable and popular conservation area of Shandon. This impressive home retains many original fine period features including beautiful original ornate cornicing whilst benefiting from a recent refurbishment including a newly installed Kitchen and a stunning three-piece Bathroom. Boasting fresh, neutral decoration throughout with new carpeting this property offers a true, turn-key opportunity with immaculate move-in presentation comprising : Entrance Vestibule with original tiled flooring, a bright and spacious Entrance Hallway, a spacious Lounge set to the front of the property with a stunning Bay Window, a stylish Kitchen/Dining/Sitting-room, with a door to the rear garden beyond, a generously proportioned Double Bedroom set to the rear and the newly installed, contemporary three-piece Bathroom completes the accommodation. A feature of the property is the flexible living space on offer, with the elegant Lounge set to the front of the property with a large, stunning, three-window Bay enjoying a lovely outlook to the private front garden. This beautiful room offers original features with ceiling cornicing and a centre rose, a shelved press storage cupboard and working wooden window shutters add the finishing touch. The Dining/Sitting room and Kitchen are set to the rear, with the Kitchen offering newly installed base and wall cabinets with complimentary work surfaces and glazed splashback surrounds to an integrated electric hob with an extractor canopy and a fan assisted electric oven. There is space for free standing appliances, a window set to the rear and a door providing access to the lovely garden. The Dining/Sitting room enjoys an abundance of natural light with a window set to the rear overlooking the private garden. Boasting a large walk-in pantry storage cupboard and a second shelved press this room offers ample space for free standing lounge and dining furniture. The Double Bedroom is set to the rear and offers ample space for free-standing bedroom furniture. Completing the accommodation is the newly installed, contemporary three-piece Bathroom comprising a bath incorporating a shower with stylish tiled surrounds, WC, wash hand basin set in a vanity storage cabinet and a wall mounted mirrored cabinet. Externally there is a private front garden with low-maintenance chipped areas ideal for plant pot displays and well maintained paving. The enclosed, sunny rear garden offers a peaceful setting to enjoy outdoor entertaining in a sunny, secluded spot with an area laid to grass, a paved patio for al-fresco dining all surrounded by leafy green mature plants and shrubs. Further benefits include Gas Central Heating, double glazed units with the lounge having a single glazed timber sash and casement unit and window blinds. Residents also benefit from on-street permit parking as well as metered visitor parking. This truly stunning home offers a rare opportunity for a first time buyer or down-sizer with chain free, superb move-in presentation with early viewing is highly recommended.
Location
The ever popular Shandon area of Edinburgh, lies a short distance south of the city centre, approximately 1.5 miles. The property is just a few minutes from excellent local amenities, including local shopping found in Shandon, Gorgie and Dalry. Shopping can be accessed at the Edinburgh West Retail Park with a 24 hour Asda supermarket, plus Sainsbury's, Lidl and Aldi stores. Leisure wise the choice is excellent and includes a number of bars and restaurants, with further facilities to be found at the impressive Fountain Park Leisure Complex. Nearby Harrison Park and the scenic walkways of the Union Canal provide further leisure opportunities. Craiglockhart Sports and Tennis centre lies within easy reach. In an easterly direction the West End of Princes Street and Tollcross can be easily reached. The property is also well positioned for Edinburgh’s financial and administrative centres and may consequently be of interest to the professional sector. Schooling is well represented from nursery to senior level in the catchment area for Craiglockhart Primary School and Boroughmuir High School with easy access to George Watsons independent school. Napier and Edinburgh Universities are also easily accessible for the more mature student. Nuffield Health Centre lies in close in proximity on Colinton Road. An efficient public transport network operates to most parts of the town and surrounding areas. The city bypass and main motorway networks are also within easy reach. For those seeking an alternative method of transport Haymarket railway station is just a short journey away.
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Listed by
Avenue Road Estate Agents
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