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9 BF1, Cumberland Street
New Town, Edinburgh, EH3 6RT

Offers Over
£240,000

1 bedrooms
Basement Flat
EPC C
Main exterior shot of property

URL:
https://www.gillespiemacandrew.co.uk/?p=95502

FEATURES

  • Shared secure entry. Reception hall with storage.
  • Attractive living room/dining room with feature fireplace.
  • Modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances.
  • Double bedroom with feature fireplace.
  • Open walk in storage.
  • Communal garden to rear. Permit meter parking.

DESCRIPTION

A well presented basement flat situated within the prestigious New Town district of the City within walking distance of Edinburgh’s City Centre attractions and an excellent range of local amenities.  The property would be an ideal purchase for a first time buyer/young couple, pied-a-terre or perhaps for letting purposes and the move-in condition accommodation comprises:-Shared secured entry. Reception hall with storage. Attractive living room/dining room with feature fireplace. Open walk in storage. Modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances. Double bedroom with feature fireplace. Contemporary fitted bathroom with shower. Gas central heating. Additional features. Communal garden to rear. Communal patio area at rear. Permit meter parking.

LOCATION: Cumberland Street is situated in the highly desirable residential New Town area and is within walking distance of Princes Street, George Street, the St James Quarter and Multrees Walk. making it ideal for business and pleasure. Local shops and cafes cater for everyday needs, with nearby vibrant Stockbridge offering further bistros, bars, cafés, restaurants, boutiques, galleries, and delis. More extensive shopping is available at Tesco Supermarket in Canonmills, a Waitrose supermarket at Comely Bank, and a Sainsbury’s supermarket, Boots, and M&S at Craigleith Retail Park a short drive away. Recreational amenities in the area include the Water of Leith Walkway, Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith Park, Drummond Tennis Club and Glenogle Swim Centre. The National Galleries of Scotland, Omni Centre with VUE cinema, leisure complex and food outlets; as well as Edinburgh Playhouse and the previously mentioned St James Quarter, with its range of high street stores and eateries all within walking distance. Waverley Railway Station and Edinburgh Bus Station are also a short walk away, and local buses and trams run across the city and to surrounding areas. Edinburgh City Bypass is accessible by car, giving access to major motorway networks, Edinburgh International Airport, and the Forth Road Bridge/ Queensferry Crossing.

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