185 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PH

The property

Located in central Newington and offering appealing modernisation opportunities, this first-floor tenement flat includes a double bedroom and a handy box room, and benefits from access to a communal garden. Offering an exciting opportunity to update a tenement home with a prime city centre address, this one-bedroom (plus a box room) first-floor flat in vibrant Newington lies close to the Meadows, Edinburgh University’s main campus, and a diverse array of shops, pubs and eateries, and cultural venues. The property, with modernisation potential, a quiet rear-facing position, and access to a communal garden, will no doubt appeal to professionals, first-time buyers, or rental investors. The flat is reached via a communal stairwell benefiting from a secure entry system. On opening the front door, you step into an airy hall housing a large store cupboard. Leading off the hall and extending the full depth of the property is a spacious reception area accompanied by further built-in storage. The reception room provides a flexible seating area alongside an alcove perfect for formal dining and allows convenient direct access to the neighbouring kitchen. The bright kitchen requires upgrading but currently features fitted cabinet storage integrated with an oven and a gas hob. Also located within the flat is a double bedroom retaining its classic period cornicing and a good-sized box room, ideal for extra storage or as a home study space. Finally, a bright three-piece bathroom (in need of modernisation) completes the accommodation on offer. The property benefits from gas central heating and double glazing throughout. Externally, the flat enjoys access to a communal rear garden and on-street parking in the vicinity falls under Controlled Zone 7. Extras: The flat is sold as seen. Newington, Edinburgh Located on the south side of the capital, approximately two miles from the city centre, Newington offers an array of housing options, from traditional tenements to grand villas, suiting every stage of life, and is popular with students due to its fantastic proximity to The University of Edinburgh campuses. This diverse demographic is reflected in the dynamic social scene and atmosphere, which is fuelled by an exciting blend of artisan coffee shops, pubs, bars, and cuisine from all corners of the globe. This is heightened further during the summer months when the area is transformed into the beating heart of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Newington is also home to a wealth of cultural attractions, namely the Festival Theatre, the Queen’s Hall and Summerhall multi-arts complex. Residents enjoy access to an eclectic mix of independent shops, express supermarkets and high-street retailers along Nicolson Street and South Clerk Street, with more extensive shopping facilities available at Cameron Toll Shopping Centre. Newington is within the catchment area for well-regarded schools and is served by comprehensive public transport links travelling across the city, day and night.