Balfour Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH6 5DL

This is a well-presented, recently 100% refurbished one-bedroom top-2nd floor flat in a traditional tenement just off Leith Walk. The property features an open-plan fully equipped kitchen featuring wall and base units and living area, a double bedroom with built-in storage, and a three piece shower room. The property also has a access to a carpeted attic room with Velux windows which offers an abundance of natural light.

The property further benefits form an external utility & storage room with WC/sink. The property is double glazed, electric heating, a communal garden to the rear, and controlled permit parking. The flat is ideally suited to first-time buyers, professionals, couples or investors.

Situation

The vibrant and cosmopolitan area of Leith, voted as one of the best places to live by The Times in 2019, is a hub for socialising. It boasts an eclectic mix of restaurants, traditional pubs, trendy cafés, delis, and coffee bars. Leith enjoys a rich creative culture, hosting the annual Leith and Mela festivals, the Leith School of Art, and the newly reopened Leith Theatre.

It offers an outstanding range of retailers, from independent shops to large supermarkets. You will find an exceptional selection of international food stores, street food events, and a Farmer’s Market, whilst Nearby Ocean Terminal shopping centre is home to a range of High Street shops, a multiscreen cinema, gym, and restaurants.

The Shore and the greater Leith area cater for outdoor pursuits, including a tranquil riverside walk and cycling path by The Water of Leith, the picturesque fishing village and harbour of neighbouring Newhaven, and the vast green spaces of Leith Links, which is home to Leith Links Tennis and Bowling Club.

For the fitness enthusiast, Leith Victoria Swim Centre is nearby, with a swimming pool, fitness classes, and gym, whilst neighbouring Newhaven is the home of Alien Rock, a large indoor climbing arena.

The area offers schools from nursery to tertiary level, including Leith Primary School, St Mary’s RC Primary School, Leith Academy, and the Leith School of Art. It benefits from an excellent public transport system with 24-hour buses and a tramline which connects Leith to the city and to Edinburgh International Airport.

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.

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