1 bed first floor flat for sale in Leith

Property highlight: Scope to improve. Minutes from Leith Links and The Shore

This traditional first floor flat (42 sqm) is a great opportunity for purchasers prepared to undertake a full modernisation programme. The mortgage valuation is £125,000 which already reflects the current condition and a link to the Home Report is available from the ESPC website. It will suit first time buyers and also potential landlords as has a proven rental history in this extremely popular district. The apartment is positioned on the first floor of a traditional solid stone tenement dating to around 1890. There is a front-facing living room which is open plan to a recessed kitchen area. The bedroom is a double and the compact bathroom manages to include a wash hand basin and W. In the hallway ian entry phone system handset and large cupboard.There are electric panel heaters and the sash-and-casement windows double glazed. There is a shared garden to rear. In central Leith, Duke Street runs between the foot of Leith Walk and Easter Road in a protected Conservation Area, It is quite literally just a couple of minutes’ walk away from the delightful Leith Links with its attractive wide open grassy recreational space, abundance of mature trees and children’s play areas. There is a large Tesco supermarket very close by together plus a choice of well served bus routes and tram stop. Just over half a mile away is the Shore (Edinburgh’s Waterfront) where vibrant bars, restaurants and coffee shops to suit all budgets abound. The many attractions of Edinburgh’s East End including the Omni Centre and St James Quarter are readily accessible. There is on-street parking. The property lies in Council Tax Band B and has a E rated Energy Performance Certificate. The fitted carpets are included. To view telephone Agents 0131 243 1230 (or 07595820611 out with office hours) kwilson@dm-propery.com