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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · EH7 5SF
For saleReduced £5k (−2.7%) on 22 OctListed 37 days
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About
Well-presented first floor apartment, quietly positioned just off Easter Road, offering an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, professionals or those seeking a central home, close to excellent local amenities and transport links.
The accommodation consists of an entrance hall opening into a generously proportioned twin-windowed kitchen/sitting/dining room, the kitchen is modern and well-equipped with a breakfast area and ample space for relaxing.
The double bedroom is bright and spacious, there is a modern shower room and a versatile box room which is used as a home office.
In addition, there is gas central heating and double glazing throughout. Externally the shared garden is well-maintained and there is on-street permit parking.
Location Easter Road lies just 10 minutes walk from the East End of the city centre.
There is good local shopping and restaurants at nearby Leith Walk and Elm Row, including the highly regarded and acclaimed Valvona & Crolla delicatessen, whilst further amenities can be found on nearby Broughton Street, St James Quarter and Princes Street.
Meadowbank Retail Park is within easy walking distance where there is a Sainsbury's supermarket. Waverley Station is also within easy reach with excellent city-wide transport links.
The Shore with its wide range of award winning restaurants and bars is also within easy reach, as is the indoor shopping complex at Ocean Terminal.
Extras To include all fitted carpets, curtains, curtain pole, blinds in addition to the integrated white goods within the kitchen - oven, electric hob & washing machine.
Viewings By appointment contact vmh Option 1) Viewing By appt contact vmh Opt 1 EPC Rating EPC rating: C
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
Returns
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Short let unlikely to be allowed
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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About 5/8, Rossie Place, Edinburgh
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