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Offering spacious accommodation detailed with charming period features, and an outstanding location beside the Meadows, 3/5 West Preston Street is perfect for professionals and urban families alike.
A secure communal entrance gives access to a well-lit stairwell, leading to the flat’s front door, which opens into a welcoming hall with two storage cupboards. The south-facing living room is flooded in natural light from two large, traditional 12-pane timber sash and case windows (secondary glazed for greater efficiency). The generous floorplan incorporates a period tiled fireplace inset with a gas fire, an open Edinburgh Press, access to a sizeable box room for storage, and space for an excellent variety of lounge furniture. Additionally, intricate cornicing emphasises the impeccably high ceiling. In the dining kitchen, a sweeping selection of cabinets blend with the décor. The design includes central floor space for a 4+ family dining table and the room also incorporates integrated appliances. Two airy double bedrooms both enjoy soft décor and plush carpeting for optimal comfort, as well as built-in storage for small items. They also have classic feature fireplaces and generous dimensions. The first bedroom offers a tranquil rear-facing aspect, and benefits from acoustic insulation above the ceiling, whilst the front-facing second bedroom has secondary glazing for extra warmth and quiet. An internal hall leads to a bright and spacious bathroom. A separate WC is besides the entrance to the flat.
Gas central heating ensures year round warmth. Externally, residents have access to a communal garden for socialising in the summer and controlled parking is available directly outside the building with a residents’ permit (Zone 7).
Newington is within walking distance of the city centre and is sought-after by city professionals, families (due to the excellent state schools in the area) and students alike The area is home to independent shops and high street retailers, plus artisan coffee houses, bars, restaurants, and traditional pubs. Also regarded as a cultural hotspot, Newington is home to the Festival Theatre and the Queen’s Hall, and in the summer months it becomes the epicentre of the famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Enjoying an ideal location between the Meadows and Holyrood Park, residents of Newington are never
more than a few minutes’ walk away from some of the cities most beloved public parks and green spaces. Newington boasts an excellent range of schools in both the public and private sector and falls within some of Edinburgh’s best state school catchment areas. Its proximity to Edinburgh University makes it an ideal location for students too. Newington is further enhanced by superb public transport services, in addition to easy access to Edinburgh City Bypass, Edinburgh Airport, and the M8/M9 motorway networks.
Home Report £335,000 EPC: C