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Enjoying a convenient Restalrig setting, this well-presented second floor flat within a purpose-built development, offers bright contemporary interiors and excellent everyday appeal.
The location is particularly well placed for Leith, Portobello and Edinburgh city centre, with local shops, cafes, schools and green spaces nearby, while excellent bus services provide easy connections across the city.
A secure communal entrance opens into a hall with built-in storage, leading to a reception room with large south-facing windows, ensuring an abundance of natural light.
A modern fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and a bathroom complete the accommodation.
Communal gardens and on-street parking add further convenience, making this an appealing choice for first-time buyers, couples, professionals and investors.
Extras: All fitted floor and window coverings, light fittings and appliances are included.
Factor: James Gibb - £136pm, which includes building insurance & communal maintenance Features - • Second-floor flat in Restalrig • Part of a purpose-built • Well-presented modern interiors • Secure communal entrance • Welcoming hallway with buitl-in storage • Spacious living/dining room with large south-facing windows • Modern fitted kitchen • Two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes • Bathroom with three-piece suite • Communal garden grounds & Unrestricted parking • Gas central heating and double glazing Home Report Value - £175,000 Restalrig - Enjoying an ultra-convenient location just two miles east of the city centre, picturesque Restalrig dates back to the 1100s when noble families dominated the district.
Today, the historic area retains many of its ancient buildings and has become a popular residential setting with an excellent range of local shops and services.
Further amenities can be found just a stone's throw away, with a large supermarket on Portobello Road and a range of retailers at Meadowbank Retail Park.
Fort Kinnaird and Ocean Terminal are also easy to access from Restalrig and offer high-street shops and restaurants, as well as multiplex cinemas.
Meanwhile, for fashionable eateries and bustling bars, the vibrant districts of Leith and The Shore are within easy reach.
Restalrig residents don't have to go far to take in a little fresh air, with Lochend Park offering a country-style park, complete with a children's play area and cafe.
Slightly further afield, Portobello boasts its famous seafront promenade, Holyrood Park provides a spectacular array of hills, glens, and lochs, and Arthur's Seat enjoys panoramic city views.
Golf enthusiasts will find Craigentinny Golf Course within the district, and those who prefer indoor exercise can access state-of-the-art facilities at Meadowbank Sports Centre.
Well-regarded schools fall within Restalrig's catchment area, with the capital's fine independent schools also easily accessible.
Restalrig is well connected with regular public transport and excellent road links in and out of the city, via the A1 and A199. Viewing Contact Ralph Sayer on EPC Rating EPC rating: B
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