68/7 Portobello High Street, Edinburgh, EH15 1AN
Sale history
£123,000 in January 2021
The property
The property offered for sale comprises a most attractive and well-presented second floor flat in this popular and convenient residential area of Portobello, on the eastside of the city centre of Edinburgh and providing easy access into the historical and business centre of the city. Within the area of the flat are excellent shopping providing day-to-day requirements and also banking and post office and a short drive away is an Asda Hyper-Market open 24 hours a day with a wide range of facilities, including a Post Office. Also within the area is Fort Kinnaird Retail Shopping Park with Marks & Spencers, Primark and Boots amongst other outlets. Portobello has many restaurants, cafes and bars for the local residents to enjoy. Regular bus services operate to and from the city centre and to the surrounding parts of the city. Easy access can be gained to the Edinburgh City By-pass from this area and from there, travelling in a westerly directly to the central motorway network, Edinburgh Airport and the Queensferry Crossing. There are excellent leisure facilities available in Portobello with the Portobello Swimming and Fitness Centre and access to the promenade and the beach, which runs along the front at Portobello. There is a private health club at Fort Kinnaird and golf course at nearby Musselburgh. Schooling within the facility can be found at Nursery, Primary and Secondary levels. This well-proportioned and attractive property comprises a well-proportioned lounge with period style fireplace with cast iron inset, leading to a compact, fitted kitchen, a double bedroom with views to the River Forth and a modern shower room with wash hand basin and wc. There is a common grassed area to the rear for the use of the proprietors within the block. Views from the flat are towards Arthur's Seat to the front and the River Forth to the rear. To appreciate the excellent location of this attractive flat and its walk-in condition, early viewing is recommended.
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Common Entrance
An entry telephone system serves the block and the staircase leads to the second floor where there is situated a balcony with views to the River Forth. Flat 7 can be entered from this balcony.
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Entrance Reception Hall
An attractive and welcoming entrance to this well-decorated flat with access to the lounge, double bedroom and shower room. The entry-phone handset is located here and there is a storage cupboard with the hot water tank.
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Lounge
4.06 m X 3.43 m / 13'4" X 11'3"
The Lounge is well lit with double windows facing the front of the property and having an open outlook over Portobello to Arthur’s Seat. The focal point of this room is the period-style fireplace with cast iron inset and carved mantle above. This room has well-preserved cornice work, a display recess and shelving. Laminate flooring and four power points. Access to:
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Double Bedroom
3.76 m X 2.82 m / 12'4" X 9'3"
This is a bright and attractive room with window looking towards the Firth of Forth and over the rooftops of Portobello. Sanded floor, picture rail, shelved cupboard annexed for storage. Two power points.
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Shower Room
A well-fitted shower room with shower with shower curtain, wc and wash hand basin. There is a cabinet and heated towel rail and recessed lighting in this room.
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Communal Gardens to the Rear
There is a communal grassed area for drying and for the use of the proprietors in the block.
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Fitted Kitchen
Situated off the lounge, a small but compact kitchen with fitted wall and base units and worktop. The fitments include a stainless steel sink unit and drainer and a hob and oven. The fridge is also included. Laminate flooring and there are four power points.
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