2-bedroom flat · EH3 5QS
For saleListed 36 days
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About
The Property Welcome to 4, Flat 5 Royston Terrace, a charming Second Floor Flat offering Two Double Bedrooms and a Boxroom, forming part of a traditional tenement with bright spacious accommodation retaining many beautiful period features, ideally located in the sought-after area of Inverleith close to Edinburgh's City Centre.
The property is well positioned to enjoy a wealth of local amenities, including specialist shops, bars and restaurants with excellent transport links to the City Centre.
The accommodation offers a move-in ready opportunity with spacious and immaculate presentation comprising : Entrance Hallway with two storage cupboards, an impressive Lounge/Dining set to the front of the property with a Box Room off, two Double Bedrooms both offering generous proportions with storage options and ample space for free standing furniture, a modern Kitchen with the Three-Piece Bathroom completing the accommodation.
The property boasts many period original features with high ceilings and the Lounge/Dining offers a three-window bay creating an abundance of natural light with an attractive fireplace as a focal point, ornate ceiling cornicing and an ''Edinburgh Press'' storage cupboard.
The Box Room is accessed from the Lounge and offers ideal potential as an internal Single Bedroom or a Home Study.
The modern Kitchen offers an excellent range of base and wall cabinets with complementary work surfaces and attractive tiled surrounds with an integrated induction hob, extractor canopy and an electric oven with space for free standing appliances.
The three-piece Bathroom comprises a bath incorporating an electric shower with attractive tiled surrounds, a WC and a wash hand basin.
Externally there is a large communal garden to the rear with an area laid to lawn and a paved shared drying green.
Further benefits include Gas Central Heating, Double Glazing and there is permit and metered on street parking available.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate this gem of the property in a great location close to The Royal Botanic Gardens and the scenic Water of Leith walkways.
Location The property is located in the vibrant Inverlieth district and is ideally located for access to the city and the superb assortment of world class amenities therein.
The neighbouring areas of Stockbridge and Canonmills offer an excellent selection of cafes, bars and restaurants, together with some boutique shops and supermarkets.
Recreational facilities in the vicinity include the green spaces of Inverleith Park with active tennis and bowling clubs and the renowned Royal Botanical Gardens, together with easy access to walks, jogs and cycling along the Water of Leith Walkway, city cycle paths and the playing fields at Goldenacre and Warriston.
Waterfront areas of Leith and Granton, as well as Ocean Terminal's shopping and leisure facilities, are all easily accessible.
Frequent buses provide excellent access to the city centre and surrounding areas and the property is also ideally placed for connections to Edinburgh Airport and the main arterial routes out of the city.
Value & comps
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