5 Balfour Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5BY
Offers Over £175,000 | 1 Bed Flat - Maindoor with 1 Reception Room
Ref: E514750
Description
An attractive dual-aspect main-door flat, offering well-proportioned accommodation, generous storage and a particularly convenient location for enjoying the many amenities and excellent transport links of Leith Walk. To arrange your viewing, please call Stewart on 07771 757 911 Presented in neutral-toned decor with fitted floor coverings throughout, the property is ready for immediate occupation and will appeal to first-time buyers, investors, or purchasers looking for a readily accessible home close to a vibrant range of shops, cafes, restaurants and everyday services. The accommodation begins with an entrance vestibule, leading into a welcoming living room. Twin windows provide plenty of natural light and offer an outlook towards Leith Walk and the cafe terrace opposite, creating an appealing sense of the lively European-style social atmosphere associated with the area. The peaceful double bedroom enjoys a leafy rear outlook and benefits from an integrated walk-in cupboard/wardrobe, together with a second spacious cupboard. The fitted kitchen provides ample storage and worktop space, and includes a washing machine, fridge-freezer and electric cooker. The bathroom is fitted with modern white sanitaryware and features a mixer shower over the bath. Wall tiling has been provided to the wet areas, complemented by contrasting floor tiling. A central hallway provides useful additional integral storage. Further benefits include gas central heating, served by a Worcester Bosch combi boiler with approximately seven years remaining on its transferable warranty, together with double-glazed sash-and-case-style windows offering enhanced heat and sound insulation. Externally, there is an attractive shared rear garden, plus resident's and zone parking on Balfour Street. To arrange your viewing, please call Stewart on 07771 757 911# Location: One of Edinburgh's most dynamic and well-connected neighbourhoods. Ideal for anyone seeking city life on their doorstep without sacrificing community spirit. Leith Walk is lined with independent cafes, restaurants, bars, and everyday essentials, including Tesco Express, Lidl, and Co-op, plus gyms and specialty shops that make daily life easy and enjoyable. Balfour Street itself is a wide, tree-lined residential street with Pilrig Park at one end, adding a calm, neighbourhood feel despite the area's energy. A tram stop near the junction of Leith Walk offers great convenience for travel into and out of town. The area buzzes with culture: the Edinburgh Playhouse is a short walk away, while The Shore and wider Leith offer bistros, bars, and Michelin-starred restaurants alongside Ocean Terminal's shopping and leisure. Exceptionally well served by public transport, with trams and frequent buses to the city centre and beyond, plus residents' permit parking on Balfour Street. A neighbourhood that blends cultural interest with everyday convenience appealing to a wide range of buyers.
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Marketed by
Aikman Bell Solicitors & Estate Agents
19 Cadzow Place, Edinburgh, EH7 5SN
Tel: 0131 253 2824
Fax: 0131 661 0150
Web: http://www.aikmanbell.co.uk