4/6 Yeaman Place, Edinburgh, EH11 1BX

The property

Sold Stc Enjoying a prime location close to the picturesque Union Canal and commanding wonderful views of Edinburgh Castle, this one-bedroom, this second-floor flat is set on the corner of a traditional tenement in popular Fountainbridge. On the doorstep of fabulous local amenities and within walking distance of Haymarket transport hub, the desirable city home offers well-presented, spacious interiors and contemporary upgrades, and is accompanied by a leafy, shared garden and controlled parking with a residents’ permit. Accessed via a secure entry system and a communal stairwell, the flat opens into a welcoming hallway with a deep storage cupboard, open shelving, and a traditional clothes pulley. The airy, inviting space leads into a living and dining room on the left. Framed by a lofty ceiling with smoothing cornicing and varnished, original floorboards, the colourfully-styled reception room flows towards tall, timber-panelled windows, capturing wonderful views of the city skyline and Edinburgh Castle. Generous floorspace promises a comfortable setting for everyday living, relaxing and entertaining. Next door, a spacious kitchen features modern gloss-white cabinetry and wood-styled worktops, and is equipped with an integrated oven, a five-ring gas hob, and a designer extractor hood, along with a freestanding fridge/freezer and a washing machine. The home’s well-proportioned, elegantly-styled double bedroom features a built-in cupboard and a charming window seat and, completing the appealing accommodation, a contemporary, monochrome bathroom accommodates a bathtub with an overhead shower, a WC, and a basin set into storage. Gas central heating and double glazing are found throughout. Externally, residents share a leafy rear garden with peaceful seating areas and a drying green. Controlled parking is available in the area with a residents’ permit (Zone S4). Less than a mile west of Princes Street, and within easy walking distance of the desirable West End and the New Town, as well as the bustling business and finance quarter of Tollcross and Lothian Road, Fountainbridge has undergone significant regeneration and redevelopment since 2011 to become one of the most fashionable residential districts in the capital. Fountainbridge has a proud industrial heritage ranging from rubber manufacturing to brewing, much of which has been sympathetically retained in its traditional tenements and luxury loft-style apartment complexes. Residents of Fountainbridge are spoiled for choice when it comes to leisure and nightlife, with fantastic bars, restaurants, clubs and theatres right on their doorstep. EPC: C HR: £180,000