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3 bedroom semi-detached villa for sale

40 Mountcastle Loan, Edinburgh, EH8 7RB
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Semi-detached villa
3 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: C*
1,140 sq ft / 106 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band E
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Closing date: 12:00 07/05/2024
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Beautifully extended semi-detached villa
  • Spacious accommodation with good storage
  • Gas central heating & Double glazing
  • External storage with adjacent home office/studio
  • Private gardens to the front, side & rear
  • Driveway
Open viewing Sunday 2-4pm or telephone VMH Solicitors 0131-622-2626 for an appointment.

We are delighted to be offering for sale this beautifully presented Extended Semi-Detached Villa which offers flexible family accommodation of considerable style in a quiet position in the popular and mature Mountcastle district to the east of the city centre.

The accommodation has been meticulously maintained and tastefully upgraded by its present owners and enjoys the benefit of gas central heating and double glazed units. It comprises, on the ground floor, broad reception hall, living room, fitted kitchen, open plan dining room with double glazed French doors to the enclosed rear garden and bathroom withn shower. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a shower room.

There are areas of sunny, easily,manageable private garden ground the front, side and rear of the building and an external storage facility with adjacent home office or studio.

In summary it is anticipated that this home will prove to be of particular interest to the growing family and early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the flexibility and space on offer.

Approximately two miles east of the city centre and northwest of Portobello, the residential suburb of Mountcastle is popular with families and young professionals alike owing to its fantastic transportation links and local amenities. These include a diverse blend of independent shops, a pharmacy and a florist, plus a Morrisons supermarket and petrol station nearby. Nearby Portobello High Street promises a traditional shopping experience and is also home to a range of trendy bars and restaurants; for more extensive shopping and leisure, Fort Kinnaird Retail Park is within driving distance. Tucked between Holyrood Park and Portobello Beach, residents of Mountcastle are never more than a few minutes’ from a wealth of outdoor activities. An easy stroll takes you to the foot of Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags – perfect for hiking and taking in the best views of the capital. For sport and fitness enthusiasts, nearby Meadowbank Sports Centre offers state-of-the-art facilities. Meantime, residents of Mountcastle can find fitness facilities nearby at a number of leisure centres. Mountcastle is served by excellent local schools in both the public and private sectors. Due to its close proximity to the A1, Mountcastle enjoys convenient links into the city centre, including 24/7 bus services, and is also handy for Edinburgh City Bypass and further travel across East Lothian and the central belt.

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on April 26, 2024

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