3/2 Western Harbour Breakwater, Edinburgh, EH6 6PA
Offers Over £435,000 | 2 Bed Flat - Duplex with 1 Reception Room
Ref: E513190
Description
Occupying an enviable waterfront position within the prestigious Platinum Point development, this impressive two-bedroom duplex apartment offers spacious, flexible accommodation with exceptional views across the Firth of Forth towards the Forth bridges. A particular highlight is the stylish fitted kitchen, featuring granite worktops, contemporary two-tone cabinetry, a range of appliances, including an integrated gas hob, oven, dishwasher and French-style fridge freezer. The adjoining dining room/lounge provides excellent entertaining space and opens onto a private terrace looking over the Forth, while a separate utility room adds further practicality.The accommodation has two spacious double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and en-suite facilities in the master bedroom. There is a second family bathroom upstairs and a separate WC downstairs alongside additional storage throughout. Further benefits include remote underfloor gas central heating, double glazing, secure entry, passenger lift, communal grounds and allocated secure underground parking. Western Harbour enjoys a distinctive waterfront setting in Newhaven, combining coastal surroundings with excellent access to the amenities of Leith and Edinburgh city centre. The immediate area is well suited to outdoor recreation, with the Western Harbour Waterfront Promenade providing opportunities for walks beside the Firth of Forth, while nearby Starbank Park and Victoria Park offer attractive green spaces. Victoria Park includes play areas and sports facilities, while the wider area connects into Edinburgh's walking and cycling network. Everyday shopping is conveniently catered for, including the nearby Asda Leith Superstore, while Ocean Terminal provides a broader selection of retail, leisure and dining facilities. Current amenities there include shops and cafes, a Vue cinema and PureGym Edinburgh Ocean Terminal, with the Royal Yacht Britannia providing one of the area's best-known visitor attractions. Newhaven and neighbouring The Shore also offer an excellent choice of cafes, bars and restaurants, adding considerably to the area's lifestyle appeal. The historic Shore is particularly noted for its independent cafes, restaurants and waterfront atmosphere, while Newhaven Harbour provides further places to eat and enjoy the coastal setting. Leisure facilities are also close at hand, including David Lloyd Edinburgh Newhaven Harbour, which complements the area's excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and waterfront recreation. The area benefits from excellent schooling options, including the esteemed Trinity Academy. Transport connections are another major advantage. The Newhaven tram terminus provides frequent services through Leith, The Shore, Ocean Terminal and Edinburgh city centre, continuing west towards Haymarket, Edinburgh Park and Edinburgh Airport. Services operate from every seven minutes, providing a particularly convenient alternative to travelling by car. Regular bus services also serve the surrounding area, while motorists have straightforward access towards Ferry Road and the wider Edinburgh road network.
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Thorntons - Edinburgh
City Point, 65 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5HD
Tel: 0131 253 2236
Fax: 0131 226 7077
Web: http://www.thorntons-property.co.uk