Property description
Description
Enjoying a wealth of period features with a contemporary interior is this most impressive top floor charming flat. Forming part of a traditional tenement building in the heart of Leith, this home has been renovated to a very high standard and beautifully maintained by the current owner.
The accommodation is both bright and spacious and boasts all the period features one would expect to find.
Comprises: an entrance hall, living room, kitchen, three double bedrooms and a bathroom. Features include timber framed double glazing, gas central heating, a secure entry system and good integrated storage including a floored attic.
Further features include a fully fitted kitchen with appliances. The third-floor entrance hall has patterned tile flooring and affords access to the third bedroom which has a fitted wardrobe and built-in storage cupboard. On the fourth floor, the light living room features a recessed window overlooking Bernard Street and views out to the Forth.
Set to the rear, the kitchen is fitted with contemporary units, laminate worktops, a white ceramic sink and a range of appliances including an integrated gas hob, extractor hood, electric oven, freestanding fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher ,washing machine and tumble dryer. Bedroom one features carpeted flooring and space for freestanding furniture, whilst the exceptionally bright second bedroom features sanded and varnished floorboards and may be used flexibly as a study or sitting room, which has rooftop views to the surrounding Shore area, to Arthur's Seat and the Firth of Forth. Including a large Velux-style window, the bathroom is fitted with a bath with thermostatic mixer electric shower and benefits from underfloor heating.
Early internal viewing of this stunning flat is essential to fully appreciate the accommodation offered in this popular location.
Situation
The vibrant and cosmopolitan area of Leith, voted as one of the best places to live by The Times in 2019, is a hub for socialising. It boasts an eclectic mix of restaurants, traditional pubs, trendy cafés, delis, and coffee bars. Leith enjoys a rich creative culture, hosting the annual Leith and Mela festivals, the Leith School of Art, and the newly reopened Leith Theatre.
It offers an outstanding range of retailers, from independent shops to large supermarkets. You will find an exceptional selection of international food stores, street food events, and a Farmer’s Market, whilst Nearby Ocean Terminal shopping centre is home to a range of High Street shops, a multiscreen cinema, gym, and restaurants.
The Shore and the greater Leith area cater for outdoor pursuits, including a tranquil riverside walk and cycling path by The Water of Leith, the picturesque fishing village and harbour of neighbouring Newhaven, and the vast green spaces of Leith Links, which is home to Leith Links Tennis and Bowling Club.
For the fitness enthusiast, Leith Victoria Swim Centre is nearby, with a swimming pool, fitness classes, and gym, whilst neighbouring Newhaven is the home of Alien Rock, a large indoor climbing arena.
The area offers schools from nursery to tertiary level, including Leith Primary School, St Mary’s RC Primary School, Leith Academy, and the Leith School of Art. It benefits from an excellent public transport system with 24-hour buses and a tramline which connects Leith to the city and to Edinburgh International Airport.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.
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