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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · EH6 5FB
Sold STCListed 45 days
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About
Set within the modern and well-regarded Pilrig Heights development, this bright and spacious third-floor flat offers well-proportioned accommodation and a comfortable setting for city living.
The property would make an excellent choice for professionals, couples, first-time buyers or investors.
The accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hallway with two generous built-in storage cupboards, leading to a bright and spacious living/dining room providing an excellent area for both relaxation and entertaining.
There are two well-sized double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from a stylish en-suite shower room.
A well-equipped kitchen provides ample storage and preparation space, with room for a dining table and chairs, while the contemporary three-piece bathroom completes the accommodation.
Further benefits include lift access, a secure entry system, gas central heating and double glazing.
Residents also have access to well-maintained communal garden grounds and a secure parking area located a short distance from the property, providing unallocated residents' parking.
Factor fees are managed by Ross & Liddell and are approximately £1380 per annum.
"Factor charge details have been provided by the seller, but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed as we may not have seen a copy of the contract.
Should you proceed with the purchase of this property, full details must be verified by your solicitor." Location: Pilrig is a highly desirable residential district, ideally positioned between Edinburgh city centre and Leith, with a wide range of amenities and excellent transport connections close at hand.
Leith Walk is within easy reach and offers an extensive choice of independent shops, cafés, traditional pubs and award-winning restaurants, while the nearby St James Quarter provides further shopping, dining and leisure opportunities.
The area is well served by frequent bus services, including day and night routes, while the nearby tram network provides convenient connections to Edinburgh city centre and Edinburgh Airport.
Waverley railway station is approximately one mile away, and access to Ferry Road provides straightforward links towards the airport, motorway network and Forth Bridges.
Residents can enjoy a variety of leisure and recreational facilities nearby, including the open green spaces of Pilrig Park and the scenic Water of Leith Walkway and cycle path.
Victoria Swim Centre offers a swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room and fitness facilities, while the Omni Centre and Playhouse Theatre provide additional entertainment options.
A good range of educational provision is available locally, from nursery through to secondary level, with a number of Edinburgh's renowned private schools also accessible.
Combining an excellent choice of amenities, attractive recreational spaces and convenient transport links, Pilrig is an appealing location for city living.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.
All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed.
If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view.
POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details.
A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. LEI260111/2
Value & comps
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Returns
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Short let unlikely to be allowed
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