SOLD -SUBJECT TO CONCLUSION OF MISSIVES
25/8 St Leonard's Lane is ideally positioned directly beside the open greens of Holyrood Park, with stunning views over the rugged, rocky mantel of Arthur’s Seat. Presented in a move-in ready condition, this top/third floor flat is ideal for city professionals, buy-to-let investors, and first-time buyers
Reached via a secure communal entrance and stairwell, the flat’s front door opens into a crisp white hall lined with original four-panel timber doors and varnished wooden floorboards. It offers convenient storage before leading into the living/dining room. This generous reception area enjoys a beautiful layout with a fresh neutral palette and light-toned carpeting. It provides ample room for relaxing lounge furniture, in addition to a small dining table for congenial meals with friends and family. Two sash windows bathe the room in warm, south-easterly light, whilst two cupboards provide convenient storage. There is also a chimney recess which provides a nice focal point for decoration. Next door, the kitchen has a contemporary design with chunky wooden worktops and modern cabinets. White splashback tiles complement the neutral décor for a bright cooking environment enhanced by natural light from a skylight. The spacious double bedroom is adjacent, enjoying an airy ambience and two sash and case windows. It has a stylish design, with white décor and an ocean blue feature wall. It has a shelved recess for display storage, as well as ample floor space for a variety of bedside furnishings. Completing the home is a bright bathroom with a modern three-piece suite, including an overhead shower. An efficient gas central heating system and double glazed sash windows (except in the bathroom) ensure year round comfort.
Externally, the property benefits from a communal courtyard garden with a drying area, as well as controlled parking with a residents’ permit (Zone 7). The vast greens of Holyrood Park and the Meadows are also both within easy reach.
Newington is within walking distance of the city centre and offers independent shops and well-known high street retailers, plus 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. 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 £190,000 EPC: D