2 bed flat for sale in 48 George Drive, Loanhead EH20, £160,000

160,000.00

Offer Nr.:
62190498
Type of ad:
for Sale
Property type:
2 bed flat
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
1
Reception rooms:
1
Contact name:
Avenue Road Estate Agents
Phone(s):
0131 268 4302

* Freehold
* Main Door Upper Villa Flat
* Two Double Bedrooms
* Chain free
* Modern Fitted Kitchen
* Three Piece Family Bathroom
* Attic Storage with Development Potential subject to planning consent
* Private Garden to the Rear
* Un - restricted On Street Parking
* Popular Residential Location
* Excellent Local Amenities
***new fixed price***
The Property
48 George Drive is a main door Upper Villa Flat with Two Double Bedrooms and
private gardens, well positioned in a residential street forming part of the
popular Midlothian Town of Loanhead, with excellent local amenities within
walking distance. The property offers comfortable and spacious accommodation
offering an ideal first time buyers opportunity, comprising Entrance Hall and
stair to upper landing, a spacious Lounge set to the rear overlooking the
gardens, a modern fitted Kitchen/Dining, Two good sized double bedrooms and a
three piece family Bathroom completes the accommodation. The Kitchen offers an
excellent range of base and wall cabinets with complimentary surfaces with
space of appliances. Further benefits include Gas Central Heating, Double
Glazing, attic storage with potential to extend subject to required planning
consents. Externally there is a large private garden set to the rear of the
property with an area laid to lawn surrounded by mature trees and shrubs.
Residents benefit from un - restricted on street parking. Early viewing is
recommended to fully appreciate this spacious property which offers
development potential.
The Location
George Drive is situated in a residential street in popular Loanhead, a
historic town, surrounded by beautiful Midlothian countryside, approximately
1. 5 miles from the city bypass and 6 miles south of Edinburgh city centre.
Loanhead is well positioned for Edinburgh University, Edinburgh's Royal
Infirmary Hospital and the recently opened Hospital for Sick Children all
within easy reach. Set amidst the countryside of the Esk valley it offers a
good choice of local shops, bars, coffee shops, restaurants, and service
outlets. In addition, the nearby retail park at Straiton, provides a
Sainsbury's supermarket, Boots, an M&S food store and other high - street names.
One of Scotland's three ikea stores also lies close by, as well as Asda and
Costco supermarkets. Loanhead has a leisure centre with a pool and gym, and
play parks, with numerous off - road cycle and walking paths into the
countryside. Nearby Lasswade offers excellent restaurants with The Paper Mill
and Luci’s Cocktail Bar & Restaurant along with a popular country hotel with
bar. There is a wide range of recreational and leisure facilities within the
area as well as a number of golf courses including Kings Acre, Broomieknowe
and Melville Golf Centre. The Esk Valley and Pentland Hills offer a variety of
picturesque walks and the Hillend dry ski slope is nearby. Lasswade Riding
School is located a short walk from the property offering a wide range of
facilities for the horse enthusiast, with lovely country walks surrounding the
stables. Schooling is available within the town at primary level, as well as
Lasswade High for secondary education. Regular bus services pass through the
town for connection to Edinburgh centre and the surrounding areas, and there
is easy access to the A720 city - by - pass connecting to Edinburgh Airport and
surrounding motorway routes. Nearby Eskbank offers a rail link to Waverley
Station on the Borders Railway with a Park and Ride service. A fantastic
location with excellent local amenities on the doorstep make this an ideal
family choice.

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