Flat for sale in 50 Flat 5 Drum Street, Edinburgh EH17

The Property

Welcome to 50/5 Drum Street, a charming first floor Flat with Attic offering One Double Bedroom and a lovely south facing communal garden, situated in the popular residential area of Gilmerton, lying close to Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary and the University of Edinburgh's King's Buildings Campus with an excellent bus service to the City Centre, making it an excellent prospect for a first time buyer or buy to let investment. The property offers spacious accommodation over two floors comprising : An Entrance Hallway, a bright Lounge/Dining set to the front with a large window offering an abundance of natural light and ample space for free standing furniture with two storage cupboards, a modern Kitchen with an excellent range of base and wall cabinets, complimentary surfaces with tiled surrounds, integrated gas hob, an electric oven with space for a fridge/freezer and washing machine. A staircase from the Lounge/Dining provides access to the Double Bedroom and the three-piece Bathroom. The Bedroom offers a ''Velux'' window creating great views and a good sized storage cupboard, with the Bathroom comprising a bath, WC, wash hand basin, a heated towel rail and a ''Velux'' window. The property further benefits from gas central heating, double glazing, a shared garden to the rear and free unrestricted on-street parking. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate this appealing property.

Location

Gilmerton is a sought after residential area lying to the south of the city centre. Local amenities include excellent local shops providing for everyday requirements, and Aldi and Morrisons supermarkets within easy reach. Both the Cameron Toll Shopping Centre and Straiton Park with a variety of stores are a short car journey away. This area is well served by public transport giving easy access to the many recreational, cultural and educational venues and it is particularly convenient for easy access to the city by-pass and thereon to the Scottish motorway network, the A1 and Edinburgh International Airport. This is the right side of town for easy access for the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and the Hospital for Sick Children, which are located nearby at Little France, and well positioned for access to Edinburgh University campus at Kings Buildings and the Queen Margaret University at Musselburgh. Recreational amenities include many delightful walks around Blackford Hill (which affords superb panoramic views across the whole city in every direction). The Hermitage which is a lovely walk linking nearby Morningside and the Braid Hills. Also well positioned for the Royal Commonwealth Pool with Gym, Holyrood Park, Portobello Promenade, Dalkeith Country Park and the towns of Dalkeith and Musselburgh.