For Sale2 Bedroom Flat in John Street, Penicuik, EH26 8AT£132,500

Lovely and well presented first floor flat in a two storey building that offers an ideal first time buyers opportunity. The layout extends to a welcoming entrance hall with storage, then into a good sized lounge / dining room, there is a well fitted modern kitchen, two bedrooms and a family bathroom also. There is a communal drying green to the rear of the property. The property has an exclusive garden area to the rear with boundaries of timber fencing. There is a gas central heating system too. Situated just five miles outside Edinburgh at the foot of the picturesque Pentland Hills, the thriving town of Penicuik offers a sought-after country lifestyle with easy access to amenities. The bustling town centre is home to a selection of high-street stores and independent retailers, various cafes, pubs and restaurants, and a choice of major supermarkets, plus more extensive shopping facilities at nearby Straiton Retail Park. Residents of Penicuik are spoilt for choice when it comes to sport and fitness activities, including a state-of-the-art leisure centre, sports clubs and golf courses, as well as a wealth of outdoor activities in the surrounding countryside – from invigorating hiking, mountain biking and snow sports in the Pentland Hills, to relaxed strolls or cycles along the River North Esk. Penicuik is served by several primary schools and two high schools and is also well placed for excellent independent schools and private childcare options. Thanks to its southerly location Penicuik allows swift and easy access to Edinburgh City Bypass, Edinburgh Airport and the M8/M9 networks. The town also enjoys excellent public transport links into the city centre including express commuter services.