1 bed first floor flat for sale in Leith

Viewing is highly recommended of this bright and spacious one-bedroom first-floor flat, which has been upgraded by the current owners. The property is in the popular Leith area, close to local shops, leisure facilities such as Leith Victoria swim and gym centre and the open spaces of Leith Links. Primary and secondary schools and close by and a variety of bars and cafés. The vibrant Shore area offers a wide range of restaurants, bistros, bars and cafés, while the nearby St James Quarter and Omni Centre provide high street shops, a multi-screen cinema and a gym. Excellent public transport links offer quick and easy access to the city centre and surrounding areas, with the tram running from Newhaven to Edinburgh International Airport. Accessed via a secure shared stair, the flat opens to a welcoming hallway with two built in storage cupboards, Entryphone handset, and much of the accommodation off. To the front of the flat is a bright open plan living room/kitchen with twin windows and traditional features including Edinburgh Press, fireplace within a surround, ceiling rose and cornice. The modern kitchen area has base and wall units, integrated oven with gas hob and an integrated fridge freezer. To the rear of the flat is a generously proportioned double bedroom with twin windows, Edinburgh press and both a shower cupboard and utility room off. The shower room is of a modern design, is fully tiled and has a main powered shower unit. The utility room is rear facing and houses the boiler. Completing the accommodation is a rear facing WC/cloakroom which comprises of a WC, wash hand basin within a vanity unit and a heated towel rail. Additional benefits include gas central heating, double glazing, zoned on street parking, communal rear garden. Upgrades by the by the current owner include new bathroom, kitchen, central heating, double glazing and redecoration throughout. Note - There is currently building and roof refurbishment underway at the seller's expense.