12 Ropemaker Street, Leith Links, Edinburgh, EH6 7AN

The property

Designed by the award-winning Teague Group, this main door ground-floor apartment forms part of The Ropeworks, a sought-after contemporary development located within strolling distance of Leith Links and the cosmopolitan area’s fabulous local amenities. Accompanied by a private patio and grass garden, shared gardens and allocated parking, and enjoying swift access into Edinburgh city centre, the stylish one-bedroom apartment represents a superb city abode in a prime well-connected location. The front door opens directly into the home’s impressive expanse of open-plan living space, where handsome oak-effect flooring and crisp white décor provide a stylish contemporary backdrop. Fronted by generous glazing and a door to a private patio and grass garden, the reception area enjoys an abundance of natural light and its generous proportions promise versatility for comfortable arrangements of both lounge and dining furniture, promising an outstanding setting for everyday living, relaxing and entertaining. The sociable area flows seamlessly towards a modern kitchen, comprising a range of sophisticated streamlined cabinets, paired with on-trend granite-inspired worktops and splashbacks, all fully integrated with an oven, a ceramic hob, a concealed extractor hood, a fridge/freezer, a dishwasher and a washer/dryer, whilst two built-in cupboards provide excellent additional storage. Located off the living area, a double bedroom echoes its open, front-facing aspect and airy neutral décor, is plushly carpeted for optimal comfort, and enjoys the luxury of built-in wardrobes. Finally, an ultra-modern monochrome bathroom features a large wall-mounted mirror, a bath with an overhead shower, a back-to-wall WC and a basin set into storage. Gas central heating and double glazing are found throughout. Externally, the flat is accompanied by a private, front-facing patio with grass garden and enjoys access to well-maintained garden grounds as well as allocated residents’ parking. Extras: Included in the sale are all fitted floor coverings, window coverings, light fittings and integrated kitchen appliances. Factor: The development is managed for an approximate monthly fee of £50. EDINBURGHSituated approximately two miles northeast of the city centre, the area of Leith Links forms part of Edinburgh’s increasingly popular Leith district, which recently featured on The Times’ list of ‘Coolest places to live in Britain’. The Port of Leith, with its proud identity and sense of community, boasts a fascinating heritage, with many of the old bonded-warehouses and grand merchant buildings having been given a new lease of life as part of a comprehensive regeneration project. Residents enjoy the open green spaces of Leith Links and Claremont Park right on their doorstep. These are home to children’s play areas, football pitches, tennis courts, a cricket pavilion, and a community croft. Meanwhile, the services and amenities around Great Junction Street and Leith Walk are minutes’ walk away, and just around the corner is The Shore: a cosmopolitan hotspot of artisan cafés, trendy bars, traditional pubs, and award-winning restaurants. More extensive shopping is available at Ocean Terminal shopping centre, which accommodates a cinema complex, a 24-hour gym and over fifty high-street stores. Primary and secondary schooling is provided locally and the area benefits from fantastic public transport links travelling across the city and beyond, as well as swift and easy access to the A1 and Edinburgh City Bypass.