2-bedroom flat · EH9 1HN
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About
Set beside the Meadows in ever-popular Marchmont, this bright top-floor Victorian flat enjoys an open leafy outlook with glimpses of Edinburgh Castle, Salisbury Crags and Arthur’s Seat.
Presented in good order, it offers generous proportions, excellent natural light and retained period features throughout.
Accessed via a shared stair, the front door opens into a broad central hall, with built-in storage, leading to an elegant living room with fine period character, high ceilings and a striking fireplace.
Twin windows allow for lots of natural light with leafy views, whilst a box room is accessed from here, ideal for a home office.
Across the hall, the spacious dining kitchen is fitted with modern units and offers ample room for a large table and chairs, plus a deep pantry cupboard.
There are two comfortable double bedrooms and a modern shower room.
The flat further benefits from double glazing, gas central heating, permit on-street parking and access to a beautifully maintained communal garden.
Extras: All fitted floor and window coverings and light fittings are included.
Marchmont, Edinburgh Renowned as a vibrant and sought-after suburb, Marchmont offers a variety of lovely period properties, leafy areas and outstanding retailers.
Situated opposite the Meadows and Bruntsfield Links, this area is within easy walking distance of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, the New Town, Waverley Station, and the city’s best universities.
A wide variety of cafés, restaurants, coffee houses, bistros, independent shops, galleries, boutiques, a luxury cinema, theatres, and various supermarkets can all be found on your doorstep and in neighbouring Morningside and Bruntsfield.
Indoor fitness and leisure facilities can be found nearby at the Royal Commonwealth Pool, including swimming pools, a high-spec gym, fitness classes, and a soft play, whilst Warrender Swim Centre (currently undergoing refurbishment) is within strolling distance.
If outdoor exercise is more appealing to you, the area offers tranquil parks and large green spaces for outdoor activities and picnics.
Outstanding state schooling is on offer at primary and secondary level and the area is very well served by frequent public transport services, superb cycle paths and picturesque, leafy walkways.
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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