16 Iona Street Lane, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 8SX

The property

A rare opportunity has arisen to acquire a superb upper loft style apartment, of immense appeal, quietly situated within a picturesque courtyard setting yet conveniently situated close to a fantastic range of amenities and excellent transport links. This charming home is presented to the market in good decorative order throughout and provides comfortable living space offering all modern comforts and represents an ideal first purchase or buy to let investment. The accommodation comprises a communal vestibule, shared with one other flat, generously proportioned living/dining room open plan to a well appointed kitchen, double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, bathroom featuring a white suite with shower, gas central heating, double glazing, loft storage & private residents parking. The double oven, hob, cooker hood, washing machine and fridge/freezer are included. 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 largesupermarkets. 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 ofneighbouring 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, 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 systemwith 24-hour buses and a tramline currently in construction: when completed, this will connect Leith to the city and to Edinburgh International Airport.