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168 (3F1), Albert Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH7 5NA

1bedroom
1bathroom
Flattype
334sq ft
Freeholdtenure

Listed 23 Oct 2026 · Edinburgh

How the price compares

This home£160,000£479 per sq ft
Median 1 bed in EH7£190k19 homes listed · £452 per sq ft
Difference-16%below the area median

Key features

  • Kitchen/sitting/dining room
  • Double bedroom with built in wardrobes
  • Shower room
  • Separate WC
  • Ideal for a first buyer
  • Bright & well proportioned
  • Excellent location close to amenities
  • Secure entryphone system

About this home

Located within the popular and vibrant Leith area of Edinburgh, this bright and well-proportioned one-bedroom top-floor flat on Albert Street offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers and buy-to-let investors alike. Ideally positioned close to both Easter Road and Leith Walk, the property enjoys easy access to an excellent range of local amenities and transport links.

The accommodation comprises an open plan kitchen/sitting room, generous double bedroom with built in wardrobes, shower room & separate WC, Further benefits include gas central heating and double glazing.

Location

Leith is a buzzing port district, just two miles northeast of the city centre. This historic and vibrant district is characterised by an eclectic mix of bars, cafes and restaurants. It incorporates the Shore area, a cosmopolitan waterfront with an array of pubs and restaurants, including award-winning restaurants and the Royal Yacht Britannia. There are plenty of shopping facilities in the immediate area and further amenities are easily accessible at Ocean Terminal shopping centre, with a wide range of high street stores, family restaurants, a 24-hour gym and a multiplex cinema. For recreational facilities, the tranquil green spaces of Leith Links and Claremont Park are close by while Leith Victoria Swim Centre provides indoor sport and leisure facilities including a pool, fitness studios and a gym. An efficient bus and tram service run to and from the city centre and there are good road links to all major motorway networks. The Edinburgh tram line provides a direct connection through the city centre to Edinburgh airport.

Extras

To include curtains, curtain poles & blinds in addition to the white goods within the kitchen - fridge/freezer, oven, hob and washing machine. Other items can be included if desired.

Property details

Property type
Flat
Size
334 sq ft / 31 sq m
Council tax band
A
Tenure
Freehold
Garden
Communal garden
Heating
Gas central

Floorplan

Floorplan

Location

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  • Edinburgh Waverley Station1.0 mi
  • Haymarket Station2.2 mi
  • Brunstane Station3.1 mi

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£800£16,000 deposit · £144,000 loan
LBTT£300Scotland rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by VMH Solicitors, Edinburgh on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 23 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 23/10/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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