110/18 St Stephen Street lies in the vibrant and much sought-after suburb of Stockbridge. Developed as part of the New Town, it offers an ideal location and is just a 15-minute walk from the city centre.
A secure shared stairwell leads to the second floor, where the flat’s front door opens into an airy entrance hall. To your right lies a generous living and dining room with brightly-lit by dual-aspect windows framing views of St Stephen’s Church. This spacious, high-ceilinged reception area offers flexibility for various furniture layouts catering for both relaxation and dining and incorporates built-in storage. Next door, a kitchen, with the same lovely views as the reception room, is equipped with modern, matte-cream wall and base cabinets, framed by matching splashback tiles, contrasting worktop, along with appliances. Neighbouring the kitchen is the flat’s well-proportioned double bedroom. Enjoying muted, neutral décor, a fitted carpet, and views of the church, the bedroom offers plenty of space for a selection of freestanding furniture. Finally, an attractive, partially-tiled bathroom completes the accommodation on offer.
The home is heated by a gas central heating system and retains its original sash-and-case windows. Outside, the flat benefits from access to a low-maintenance shared courtyard, whilst controlled on-street parking falls under zone 5A.
Stockbridge boasts a wealth of amenities including boutiques, art galleries, independent shops, bookshops, renowned cheese mongers, fish mongers and a butchers. A fantastic selection of cafés, restaurants and pubs line the street, each giving the area character and the individual flair it is renowned for. A large Waitrose supermarket is conveniently situated nearby. The Stockbridge market, held every Sunday at Jubilee Gardens, offers fresh produce and artisan crafts from independent traders. Nearby Craigleith Retail Park offers more extensive shopping with a wide variety of High Street stores. Enjoying the outdoors couldn’t be more inviting, with Inverleith Park and the colourful Royal Botanic gardens all close by. A leisurely stroll or cycle along the beautiful Water of Leith walkway makes the perfect escape from the day’s hustle and bustle. For a vintage treat, the Glenogle swim centre offers beautifully restored Victorian swimming baths, a state-of-the-art gym and fitness classes. Stockbridge is well-served by regular bus services to the city centre and beyond and Waverley train station is within walking distance for easy commuting.
HOME REPORT £230,000 EPC: C