2-bedroom flat · EH7 4NA
For saleListed 46 days
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About
89/2, McDonald Road is a bright and spacious first floor, two-bedroom apartment forming part of a traditional stone tenement in Bellevue just a short walk from Leith Walk and the New Town.
The property has been fully renovated throughout to a high standard with a bright living/dining room with timber panelled wall, contemporary shaker style kitchen with integrated appliances, two spacious double bedroom and an immaculate tiled showerroom.
The property would be an excellent first-time purchase, prudent buy to let or comfortable pied-a-terre.
The property sits to the east of the city centre, a short five-minute walk from bustling Broughton Street where there are many independent shops, restaurants and coffee shops to explore as well as the usual convenience stores and excellent artisan food shops.
The newly refurbished St James Quarter retail centre, Harvey Nichols and the Omni Centre with multi-screen cinemas are a mere 10 minutes’ walk as is the National Portrait Gallery on Queens Street, with the main shopping streets of Princes Street and George Street close at hand.
There is excellent local transport with the newly extended Edinburgh Tram Station and several bus routes serving the area.
Ther is ample green public space within walking distance, with both Pilrig Park, St Mark’s Park and The Royal Botanics easily accessible as are the many and varied cycle paths surrounding the city.
Accommodation comprises: Hallway, living/dining room, kitchen, two large double bedrooms, bathroom. EPC: C Council Tax Band: C Tenure: Freehold EPC Rating: C Council Tax Band: C
Value & comps
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Returns
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Short let unlikely to be allowed
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