1 bed upper flat for sale in Easter Road

An opportunity has arisen to purchase a charming and spacious one-bedroom, second floor flat which is situated in a desirable area of Hillside and is well located for access to the historical and business city centre of Edinburgh. The flat is within easy reach of all local amenities with a number of individual shops, cafes and restaurants in nearby Easter Road. Broughton Street also offers further outlets including restaurants, delicatessens and coffee houses, and the property is within the area of Calton Hill with a number of award-winning restaurants, art galleries, theatres and other amenities only a short distance away. Many buses serve this area leading into the City Centre and other parts of the town. There is also access by the new tram route which runs from Granton into the City Centre and to Edinburgh Airport. This provides convenient travel to the airport and to Waverley train station on Princes Street. A short distance from the subjects of sale is the Omni Centre which houses a cinema complex, bars and restaurants, a gymnasium, and also nearby is the Playhouse Theatre. For day-to-day requirements there is a Sainsbury's Supermarket at Meadowbank Retail Park and at The Shore there are further supermarkets and outlets. A short distance away is the open space of Lochend Park, and Leith Links is also within the vicinity. Leith itself is an established independent community with several places of entertainment together with medical surgeries and a choice of dentists. The popular area of Easter Road provides access to the west by Ferry Road and to the east by Seafield Road. This allows connection with the Edinburgh City Bypass to the central motorway network and the Queensferry Crossing. This second floor flat has open views and enjoys sunshine after noon from the large windows facing the front. A security entry phone system serves the block and there is a mutual back garden for the use of the residents. This handsome second floor flat comprises an entrance hall leading to the main apartments. The lounge has a bay window and good natural sunlight and a natural wooden floor. There is a double bedroom, bathroom with three-piece suite and instant shower. The kitchen/dining-room is spacious with a large picture window again providing good natural light, space for dining, and the appliances are included in the sale (although no guarantee is given as to their future condition). The property has double glazing and gas central heating served by a Vaillant boiler situated in the kitchen. The location of this property is excellent being close to many local facilities and transport links and accordingly early viewing is recommended.