Set on the second floor of a traditional tenement in cosmopolitan Leith, this stylishly presented one bedroom flat boasts wonderful proportions and retained period features. Accompanied by a leafy shared garden and access to unrestricted on-street parking, the appealing city home represents a fabulous opportunity for first-time buyers, professionals and those seeking a lucrative buy-to-let investment.
Approached via a secure shared entrance and a stairwell to the second floor, the front door opens into an airy, high-ceilinged entrance hall with original timber panelled doors, painted floorboards and a traditional clothes pulley. Accompanied by handy, built-in storage, the hall flows into a living room on the right. The stylish reception room’s classic, neutral backdrop enhances a wonderful array of period features, including tall, wood-panelled windows, elaborate ceiling cornicing, stripped pine floorboards and a fireplace flanked by an open Edinburgh Press. Space is in abundance here for versatile configurations of comfortable lounge furniture. Next door, a sunny dining kitchen features a further original fireplace, a charming window seat and generous storage. Traditionally styled cabinetry incorporates appliances. An alcove provides generous space for a dining table and chairs along with comfortable seating if desired. The flat’s double bedroom echoes the characterful period details of the living space and provides ample space for freestanding bedroom furnishings. Finally, a bathroom comes replete with a three-piece-suite and a showerover-bath, all set against a classic white background and vintage-style tiling. Gas central heating and double glazing are found throughout.
Externally, residents benefit from a leafy, southwest-facing shared rear garden and on-street parking in the vicinity is conveniently unrestricted.
Leith is a lively hub of eating, socialising and shopping spots and is situated within walking distance of the city centre. The area offers an excellent choice of amenities with various food stores, independent retail outlets, supermarkets, a Post Office and banks, all on your doorstep. Ocean Terminal shopping centre is nearby and the neighbouring Shore area offers restaurants, bars, galleries and more. Leith offers great outdoor pursuits, with Pilrig Park, the beautiful Water of Leith walkway, and Leith Links all close-by. Great Junction Street has excellent 24 hour transport system to the city centre and direct links to the airport with both day and night buses.
Home Report £185,000 EPC: C