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20/4 Mortonhall Road 20/4 Mortonhall Road Grange, Edinburgh EH9 2HW CALL US ON 0131 447 4747 7 Tranter Crescent, Edinburgh Call us on 0131 447 4747 A5 portrait brochure.indd 1 23/08/2017 15:33:52 20/4 Mortonhall Road, Grange, Edinburgh EH9 2HW For price and viewing information please visit residential.gillespiemacandrew.co.uk or call 0131 447 4747 • Double upper villa forming part of stunning converted Victorian house • Situated in much sought after prestigious Grange district • Excellent local amenities • Close to City Centre • Shared secured entry • Reception hall with storage • Good sized living room with feature fireplace • Formal dining room with fireplace 7 Tranter Crescent, Edinburgh • Kitchen with appliances Call us on 0131 447 4747 • Generously proportioned double bedroom with fitted wardrobes • Bathroom with shower attachment A5 portrait brochure.indd 1 23/08/2017 15:33:52 • Two further double bedrooms on upper level • Further bathroom on upper level • Gas central heating/double glazing • Many original features • Private garden areas at front and rear • Private garage • Unrestricted on-street parking within the surrounding streets • Views to Blackford Hills residential.gillespiemacandrew.co.uk GENERAL DESCRIPTION proportioned living room with feature a double upper villa fireplace, formal dining room again with feature fireplace, kitchen with appliances, A double upper villa forming part of a generously proportioned double bedroom forming part of a stunning converted Victorian detached with fitted wardrobes and bathroom with house in the prestigious and much sought shower attachment all located on the first after Grange district of the City ideally level. positioned for access to the local amenities stunning converted and Edinburgh City Centre. The property is entered through a stone pillared, double On the upper level there are two further gated entrance onto an impressive circular double bedrooms again with views and a victorian detached driveway with landscaped floral centre further bathroom with shower attachment. island. The shared vestibule has mosaic The property further benefits from having flooring and glazed door leading to a large gas central heating, double glazing, many house shared hall with staircase leading to the original features, private garden areas to first floor, lit by an outstanding stained the front and rear, external lock up storage glass window. The property boasts views cupboard and garage. to the front towards Blackford Hill and to the side towards Arthur’s Seat and the accommodation briefly comprises: reception hall with storage, generously LOCATION Generally regarded as one of the most sought after residential areas in Edinburgh the Grange lies a short distance south of the City Centre. There are some excellent local shops within walking distance to serve your everyday needs whilst a short drive will take you to the popular shopping districts of Newington, Marchmont, Bruntsfield and Morningside where you will find a Waitrose Superstore, Marks & Spencer’s food store together with numerous cafes, bars, bistros and specialist shops. There you will also find banks, building societies and post office services together with the renowned Dominion Cinema and Churchill Theatre. Council Tax Band - G. The property is ideally located for access to parts of the Edinburgh University Campus and the new Edinburgh Hospital at Little France. For the more energetic the Royal Commonwealth Pool complex is a short distance away and for those who enjoy a walk Train Station - Approximately 2.4 miles to Edinburgh Waverley Station. the open green spaces of Blackford Hill and the Hermitage of Braid are within five minutes drive of this property. A regular and efficient bus service connects you to the City Centre and surrounding areas and a 10 minute drive will take you to the City Bypass and from there the central motorway network, Edinburgh Airport and The Forth Road Bridge. Excellent schooling in both the Airport - Approximately 11.8 miles to Edinburgh Airport. primary and secondary sectors is available nearby including James Gillespie’s, George Watson’s and Heriot’s while Edinburgh and Napier Universities are also within the vicinity. Buses - Within walking distance. EXTRas: All fitted carpets and floor coverings, light fittings, curtains, poles and window blinds, kitchen appliances to include the integrated hob, oven, cooker hood, fridge/freezer and automatic washing machine. 7 Tranter Crescent, Edinburgh Call us on 0131 447 4747 A5 portrait brochure.indd 1 23/08/2017 15:33:52 can Energy Performance Certificate Rating E 76 - 80 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4BY rEsidentiAl.GillEspiemacandrew.Co.uk T: 0131 447 4747 F: 0131 447 9555 Note: Whilst these particulars have been prepared as carefully as possible, no guarantee is given as to their accuracy and they shall not form part of any contract. All measurements have been taken using a sonic tape and cannot be regarded as guaranteed given the limitations of the device. Services and/or appliances referred to in these particulars have not been tested and no warranty is given that they are in full working order. Interested parties are advised to have their interest noted by their solicitors in order that they may be advised of the closing date. .
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