1-bedroom flat · EH7 5HY
Under offerListed 46 days
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About
52/7 Brunswick Street is a 1-bed second floor flat situated in a traditional tenement, located in the popular Hillside area.
Set in an ideal location close to excellent local amenities, this flat is a convenient distance from the city centre and the fashionable Leith.
The property provides spacious accommodation and features a generous box room, newly renovated shower room and ornate cornicing, presenting an ideal opportunity for first time buyers or professionals looking for an attractive home in a sought after location.
Entrance hall with large box room Bright sitting room with sash and case bay window, treated wooden floors, ornate cornices and gas fire Breakfasting kitchen with fitted units, integrated gas hob and oven Double bedroom with traditional sash and case panelled window, cupboard with boiler Recently renovated modern bathroom with WC, sink and shower unit Gas Central Heating Communal rear garden Residents permit parking and Pay & Display on street parking Standard fixtures and fittings are included in the sale, and whilst believed to be in reasonable working order, are strictly 'sold as seen'.
EPC Rating - C Council Tax - B Location Brunswick Street is in the popular Hillside district on the east side of Edinburgh, just over a mile from Princes Street.
This convenient location offers easy access to a wide range of amenities, including popular restaurants, bistros and bars.
Princes Street, St James Quarter, the Omni Centre and Edinburgh Playhouse are all within walking distance.
Local shops on nearby Leith Walk, including Tesco Express, cater for everyday needs, while the vibrant Shore area, Ocean Terminal and Meadowbank Retail Park provide a wider choice of shopping and leisure options.
The open spaces of Leith Links, Calton Hill and the Water of Leith Walkway and Cycle Path are ideal for walks, as are Arthur's Seat and the Royal Mile.
Good schooling is available locally at all levels, with easy access to Edinburgh's universities.
Regular buses serve the city centre and surrounding areas, while the City Bypass is easily reached by car, providing quick links to East Lothian, the main motorway network, Edinburgh Airport and the Forth Road Bridge.
For commuters, Waverley Train Station and St Andrew Square Bus Station are nearby, with the York Place tram terminus at the top of Leith Walk.
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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