5-bedroom flat · EH12 5EA
To rentReduced £500 (−16.7%) on 9 OctListed 110 days · slow let
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About
Albany are delighted to present this fully furnished four or five double bedroom third-floor HMO property, ideally located in the highly sought-after Haymarket area.
Benefitting from a full HMO licence and enhanced fire safety measures, this spacious apartment is perfectly suited to a group of students or professionals.
The property is advertised as a five-bedroom property; however, the landlord would also consider applications for four bedrooms, with one of the bedrooms converted into a communal living room for shared use.
The accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hallway with useful storage, five generously sized double bedrooms, a bright kitchen with dining space, a bathroom with shower over the bath, and a separate WC.
So there is 2 bathrooms. The property further benefits from gas central heating and Zone parking.
Situated on West Maitland Street, the property is within easy walking distance of Haymarket Station, Princes Street, and Edinburgh's West End.
A wide range of local amenities, including cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, and independent shops, are all close by, while excellent public transport links provide convenient access throughout the city and beyond.
Please note that the photographs used in this advertisement may have been taken during a previous tenancy and should not be relied upon as an exact representation of the current furnishings or items included.
Please call our office at to arrange any viewings. We will be able to book viewings in for weekdays and weekends.
This property benefits from a fully compliant HMO licence and additional fire safety features, making it an excellent choice for shared student or professional accommodation.Council tax band: E, EPC rating: C.
Landlord Registration Number: 58290/230/30390. Letting Agent Registration Number: 1903030. Deposit: £3,200
Value & comps
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Returns
Short let unlikely to be allowed
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