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£270,000

2 bed end terrace house for sale
42 Mountcastle Drive North, Edinburgh EH8

    • 2 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

  • EPC Rating: D

  • Freehold

DJ Alexander - Edinburgh

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About this property

  • Stylish end-terraced home in the Mountcastle area of Edinburgh

  • Bright and welcoming sitting room

  • Generous kitchen

  • Two double bedrooms

  • Shower room

  • Gas central heating & double glazing

  • Private front & rear garden

  • Garage and driveway

Located on the peaceful and well-regarded Mountcastle Drive North, this attractive three-bedroom end-terraced house offers bright, spacious accommodation and an ideal balance of comfort, style, and practicality. The property has been beautifully maintained and provides an excellent opportunity to acquire a quality home in one of East Edinburgh’s most sought-after residential areas.

The accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hall, leading to a generous sitting room with a bay window, feature fireplace, and under stair storage cupboard. The spacious kitchen is well equipped with a range of fitted wall and base units, extensive worksurface space, appliances, and two useful storage cupboards, creating a superb setting for everyday living and entertaining.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom benefits from a built-in wardrobe, complemented by a further double bedroom and a modern shower room with a shower cubicle, wash hand basin, and WC.

Externally, the property features private front and rear gardens, including a decked seating area and lawn. A driveway and garage provide convenient off-street parking. The home further benefits from gas central heating and double glazing throughout.

Mountcastle Drive North is a peaceful and well-established residential street situated in the popular Mountcastle district of East Edinburgh. The area offers the perfect balance between suburban tranquillity and city convenience, making it highly sought-after by families, professionals, and retirees alike.

Residents enjoy a range of local amenities, with shops, cafés, and services available nearby on Portobello High Street and at Meadowbank Retail Park. The coastal area of Portobello provides further leisure and dining opportunities, along with a vibrant local atmosphere. Nearby green spaces such as Figgate Park and Holyrood Park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation.

Mountcastle Drive North lies within the catchment for well-regarded primary and secondary schools, and several private schools are also accessible within the wider Edinburgh area.

For commuters, there are frequent public transport links to the city centre, as well as easy access to the A1, Edinburgh City Bypass, and East Lothian.

All window furnishings (curtains, curtain poles, blinds etc), floor coverings, light fixtures and appliances (both integrated and free standing) are included in the sale. No warranties or guarantees will be provided.

Under the hmrc Anti Money Laundering legislation, all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds and required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.

EPC: D
Council Tax: E - £2788.09 inclusive of water and sewage* (*based on 2025/2026 tax year) - The City of Edinburgh Council
Tenure: Freehold
Electricity Supply: The property has the benefit of a mains supply of electricity serving 13 amp power points throughout. A circuit breaker distribution board is fitted and located within the entrance vestibule.
Water Supply: Scottish Water
Sewerage: Scottish Water
Heating: Central heating takes the form of a gas fired, wall mounted boiler located within the kitchen serving radiators.
Broadband: 1800 mbps (Potential download speed)
Mobile Signal/Coverage: Full 4G and potential 5G outdoor coverage
Parking: Driveway and garage providing off street parking

All statements contained herein are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed and interested parties must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.

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