49 1f2, Balfour Street
Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 5DP
URL:
https://www.gillespiemacandrew.co.uk/?p=81131
FEATURES
- Shared secure entry.
- Reception hall with walk in storage cupboard.
- Larder storage cupboard.
- Fabulous corner double bedroom (could be used as the living room)
- Original features.
- Communal garden to rear.
DESCRIPTION
A first-floor flat part of a traditional building in the sought after Leith district of the city, within walking distance of Edinburgh City Centre and a wide range of local amenities on Leith Walk. There is a tram stop at the top of Balfour Street giving access into the city centre also further afield including Edinburgh Airport. The property offers flexible living accommodation and would be suitable for a range of buyers with accommodation comprising: – Shared secure entry. Reception hall with walk in storage cupboard. Generously proportioned living room/kitchen with appliances. Larder storage cupboard. Fabulous corner double bedroom (could be used as the living room) Further double bedroom with fitted platform/raised bed & storage beneath. Bathroom with shower & storage. Gas central heating. Original features. Communal garden to rear. Permit & metered parking.
LOCATION: The vibrant and cosmopolitan area of Leith, just east of Edinburgh’s city centre, is a hub for socialising. It boasts an eclectic mix of restaurants, traditional pubs, trendy cafes, delis, and coffee bars. Leith enjoys a rich creative culture, hosting the annual Leith and Mela festivals, the Leith School of Art, and the 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 multi-screen 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. Pilrig Park is also within easy reach. 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 connecting Leith to the city and to Edinburgh International Airport.