2 bed third floor flat for sale in Leith Walk

Property highlight: Traditional 2 bed third floor flat with period features and rooftop glimpse of Arthurs Seat

Set in an ideal central city location, on bustling Leith Walk, this two-bedroom third floor tenement flat is beautifully presented, striking the perfect balance of period charm and contemporary style. With characteristically grand proportions and tremendous natural light, the property has retained lovely original features, including ornate cornicing and stripped panelled doors. Accessed via the secure and well maintained shared stairwell, on the top floor landing, the front door opens into a spacious hall, where soaring ceilings and warm engineered wood flooring, instantly create a homely feel. The hall, which boasts a convenient storage cupboard and a traditional ‘kitchen maid' hanging laundry dryer, leads into the impressive sitting and dining room. Natural light from a handsome bay window, is the perfect place for dining and watching the world go by from your lofty position, which also offers a rooftop glimpse of Arthurs Seat. A feature fireplace (inset with living flame gas fire), is the focal point of this elegant reception room, creating a stunning blank canvas that would accommodate various configurations. In the good sized kitchen adjacent, pale ‘shaker' style cabinets paired with solid wood worktops and tiled splashbacks provide ideal fitted storage and worktop space, whilst scope for housing a full range of appliances. Both double bedrooms enjoy a tranquil outlook over the shared rear garden with an immaculate three-piece bathroom featuring a shower-over-bath, conveniently placed between the two bedrooms. The present owners owners have updated the property, with a full electrical re-wire, a new boiler and new double glazing. Extras: fitted floors, light fittings, curtains, electric hob, oven and S/S chimney hood, to be included in the sale. Property Summary Traditional Third (top) floor flat Elegant sitting & dining room with bay window Modern fitted kitchen Two appealing double bedrooms Stylish three-piece bathroom Gas central heating (new boiler) & new double glazing Well-maintained shared rear garden On-street Zone N8 permit parking & metered parking Home Report Value - £320,000 Location 350 Leith Walk is located halfway down Leith Walk, close to Pilrig Street junction and so only a short stroll to the pretty Pilrig Park. Leith Walk is a bustling main thoroughfare, a popular, central location, for commuters to the city centre or down to the Scottish Office and the vibrant Shore area. There is a wide range of amenities, with an abundance of independent retailers and a choice of eclectic bars, cafes and restaurants. An abundance of entertainment is all with-in easy reach, it's theatres, museums and the Edinburgh International Festival. Public transport is well catered for with regular bus services and the tram network, which can take you to the Gyle business park, Gyle shopping centre and to Edinburgh International airport. Waverley Station can easily reached by foot.