2 bed Flat For Sale £295,000
82/10 Harrison Gardens, Shandon EH11 1SB

Offering wonderfully light and airy accommodation, this second-floor flat forms part of a handsome blonde sandstone tenement building in Shandon, next to open parkland, and offers two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and two bathrooms, gas central heating and double glazing, plus access to a shared garden and unrestricted on-street parking. The property strikes the perfect blend of traditional charm and modern styling, with a wealth of lovely period features, modern fixtures and fittings, and neutral decor, and it lies close to excellent amenities and just over two miles from the heart of the capital.

Lying approximately three miles west of Edinburgh city centre, the popular residential district of Shandon is characterised by its leafy streets, appealing traditional tenements and open green spaces. Steeped in history, Shandon is home to a conservation area and the last surviving Edinburgh brewery – the Caledonian Brewery. With no shortage of outdoor pursuits right on their doorstep, residents of Shandon can take a relaxed stroll in tranquil Harrison Park or cycle along picturesque Union Canal into the city centre. Shandon is well served by a range of local amenities, with more extensive shopping facilities in neighbouring Gorgie. Furthermore, bustling Morningside Road, with its charming selection of independent retailers and thriving cafe culture, is just a short walk away. Shandon is located just minutes from the Fountain Park leisure complex, where you will find a multi-screen cinema, bowling alley, gym, various family restaurants and pubs under one roof. Shandon is within the catchment area for excellent state schools, and the area is also well placed for some of the capital's finest private schools, particularly the Edinburgh Rudolf Steiner School and George Watson's College. Popular with young professionals thanks to its close proximity to the city centre, Shandon enjoys superb public transport links across the capital, as well as swift and easy access to Edinburgh City Bypass, Edinburgh Airport and the M8/M9 motorway networks