14/23 Hermand Street, Edinburgh, EH11 1LR

The property

Part of a modern development in popular Slateford, this one-bedroom, fifth-floor flat offers contemporary, light-filled accommodation and well-presented interiors. It is comprised of one double bedroom, a living/dining room with a Juliet balcony, an integrated kitchen, and a modern bathroom, further benefitting from private residents’ parking and communal garden greens. Ideal for city professionals, couples, and first-time buyers, it also enjoys an excellent location within easy reach of the city centre. Accessed by a secure shared entrance and a handy lift to all floors, the flat’s front door opens into a welcoming hall that leads to all accommodation. It provides two built-in cupboards and flows naturally into the living/dining room. Well-proportioned and with a neutral palette of décor, this inviting reception space is flooded in natural light from glazed doors to a Juliet balcony, offering scenic elevated views. The room has a spacious footprint and can accommodate relaxing lounge furniture, a table, and a home workstation. The kitchen is next door, fitted with timber-toned base and wall cabinets and stone-inspired worktops, backed by complementary splashback tiles. It is an attractive contemporary design that is finished with under-cabinet lighting and seamlessly integrated appliances (gas hob, oven, fridge/freezer, and washer/dryer). Meanwhile, the double bedroom is bright and spacious, enjoying crisp white décor and snug carpeting. It has a large built-in wardrobe and plenty of floorspace for bedside furnishings and a study/vanity desk. Finally, a part-tiled bathroom, with a modern three-piece suite and overhead shower, completes the accommodation on offer. Gas central heating and double-glazed windows ensure year-round comfort. Outside, the development provides communal garden greens and private residents’ parking, a handy feature in the capital. Factor: an approximate quarterly fee of £133 is payable to Lowther Homes, which includes block buildings insurance, the upkeep of the garden areas, and the general repairs, maintenance, and cleaning of communal areas. Slateford, Edinburgh Characterised by its majestic viaducts and rich industrial heritage, the popular suburb of Slateford boasts a charming small-town ambience with a wealth of local services and amenities. Situated approximately three miles southwest of the city centre, the area is intersected by the picturesque Union Canal, whose leafy banks promise a tranquil walking or cycling route right into the city centre. Residents of Slateford enjoy a multitude of leisure and entertainment facilities right on their doorstep as well, including Fountain Park Leisure Centre (home to a multi-screen cinema, a bowling alley, a gym, and a selection of family restaurants) and Meggetland Sports Complex, where you will find unrivalled team sports facilities, such as football, rugby, and cricket pitches, as well as a full-size Astroturf pitch. The abundance of local amenities includes a choice of major supermarkets and a vibrant mix of independent retailers, high-street stores and local businesses that line the streets of neighbouring Gorgie and Dalry. Slateford offers an excellent range of schooling from the early years, to primary and secondary education. Frequent bus services provide swift and easy access into the city centre and Slateford train station also provides regular services between Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central station. Owing to its position southwest of the city centre, Slateford enjoys convenient access to Edinburgh City Bypass, Edinburgh International Airport, and the M8/M9 motorway network