Queen's Park Court

Willowbrae, Edinburgh, EH8

Tenure: Freehold

Enjoying three bedrooms, a spacious reception room with a balcony, a breakfasting kitchen, and a bathroom, this ground-floor flat forms part of an established development in Willowbrae, enviably situated next to Holyrood Park. The development is accompanied by shared gardens and private residents’ parking. 

A secure shared entrance leads to the flat’s front door, where you are welcomed inside by a hallway with built-in storage. Following the hall along to the end, you reach a well-proportioned reception room, where plenty of space is provided for both lounge and dining furniture, all arranged around a homely fireplace. The room is illuminated by southwest-facing French doors, which also open onto a private balcony. Next door in the kitchen, wall and base cabinets are accompanied by spacious worktops (including a breakfast bar area) and splashback tiling, as well as appliances comprising a cooker, a fridge/freezer, and a dryer. 

The flat accommodates three good-sized double bedrooms (two with a sunny aspect), all offering plenty of space for freestanding furniture, with two accompanied by built-in wardrobes. Finally, a bathroom completes the accommodation on offer and comprises a bath with an overhead shower and glazed screen, a pedestal basin, a WC, and a mirrored, wall-mounted vanity cabinet. The home benefits from electric heating and the windows are all double glazed.

Externally, the development is set within shared gardens and offers private residents’ parking.

Extras: All fitted floor coverings, window coverings, light fittings, and kitchen appliances will be included in the sale.

Area

Willowbrae, Edinburgh

Situated at the foot of Holyrood Park, the tranquil residential area of Willowbrae lies just over two miles east of the city centre and boasts incredible far-reaching views over the Firth of Forth and the green hills of Holyrood Park. The area is home to a good range of minimarkets, independent retailers, and restaurants and pubs, with more extensive shopping facilities available in nearby Meadowbank Shopping Park and the city centre. Outdoor lovers are spoilt for choice with Holyrood Park, Arthur’s Seat, and Calton Hill all on the doorstep, offering the perfect setting for a relaxing stroll or an invigorating hike with captivating panoramic views of the city and beyond. For the golf enthusiast, Craigentinny, Portobello, and Duddingston golf courses are all within easy reach. Nearby Meadowbank Sports Centre offers unrivalled indoor and outdoor sports facilities, following a state-of-the-art refurbishment. Additional facilities can be found a short drive away at Portobello Swim Centre and the Royal Commonwealth Pool. Willowbrae falls in the catchment area for highly-regarded primary and secondary schools, as well as being ideally placed for some of the capital’s finest independent schools. The area enjoys fantastic transport links, with day and night buses across the city. Waverley train station is just a short distance away and thanks to Willowbrae’s close proximity to the A1, commuting from the area is swift and convenient.

EPC rating: F. Council tax band: C, Tenure: Freehold, Annual service charge: £600, Service charge description: James Gibb,