Offers over £160,000
1 bed retirement for sale in Pilrig
40 Pilrig House Close, Edinburgh, EH6 5RF
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bathroom
- 1 reception room
- 484ft² / 45m²
- EPC rating D
- Council tax band B
- Freehold
Property description
This peacefully situated upper villa is located within a beautiful retirement development, tucked behind Bonnington Road, close to Pilrig Park. The property is presented to the market in good order, and the accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall, living/dining room, inner hallway, fitted kitchen, double bedroom with fitted storage and shower room. The property further benefits double glazing, access to a well-maintained communal courtyard and residents parking is available.
Location
Pilrig is a highly sought after area with its own large public park, located close to vibrant and cosmopolitan Leith, where you can find an eclectic mix of restaurants, traditional pubs, trendy cafés, delis, and coffee bars, together with a superb choice of independent shops and supermarket facilities. Just a little further away is the fashionable Shore area, home to Ocean Terminal with its shops, cinema and eateries. Heading up to the east end of the City, only a short journey away, you can access a wider range of amenities and entertainment establishments at St James Quarter and the Omni Centre. Regular bus services run from nearby Pilrig Street and Leith Walk has a wider range of travel options, including the tram network linking Newhaven to Edinburgh Airport.
Please note this is a retirement development suitable for age 60 plus. The development is managed by Charles White and a payment of approx. £490 is payable per annum which covers block buildings insurance and general maintenance of the development including gardening.
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School catchments
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Pilrig, Edinburgh East at a glance*
Average selling price
£267,801
Median time to sell
25 days
Average % of Home Report achieved
102.8%
Most popular property type
2 bedroom flat
* Figures are based on properties marketed and sold through ESPC. Home Report valuations relate to properties where the Home Report was available on espc.com. Figures relate to the 12 month period ending on 31 July 2026.
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Term on loan
Your monthly repayments would be £773
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(or £600 if you are repaying interest only)
Property reference: E510637
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