No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
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2 bedroom flat for sale

5a Leopold Place, Hillside, Edinburgh, EH7 5JW
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2 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: D*
1,054 sq ft / 98 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
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Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Basement flat
  • Move in condition throughout
  • Gas central heating and double glazing
  • Courtyard and under street cellar
  • Permit Parking (Zone N1) upon application
  • Access to Regents Gardens subject to annual fee

Enviably located in Hillside in the New Town conservation area, this two-bedroom basement flat boasts light filled spacious accommodation comprising; twin window sitting room with box room off, a modern kitchen, two double bedrooms, shower room & WC, as well as an unrivalled location within easy walking distance of the city centre, St James Centre, Waverley train station, and the thriving amenities of fashionable Leith. The attractive property forms part of a stunning A-listed Georgian tenement designed in the 1820s by the leading Scottish architect, W.H. Playfair, who was responsible for many of Edinburgh's neoclassical landmarks including the National Monument on nearby Calton Hill. Enjoying classical proportions and symmetrical design, the outstanding home offers a contemporary city lifestyle for families and professionals alike.

The accommodation comprises:

• Entrance hall with storage cupboard

• Spacious twin window sitting room with double glazed sash windows working shutters, period style mantle, plaster cornice and rose. Ample space to accommodate a dining table. Large box room off which would make an ideal study

• Modern kitchen with a range of base and wall mounted shaker style units, metro style tiling and integrated oven, hob and extractor. Space for freestanding appliances

• Two double bedrooms. Both with ample space for freestanding furniture

• Shower room with rainfall mains valve shower, pedestal sink with mirror and a period style heated towel rail

• Separate WC with toilet and wash hand basin

Leopold Place commands a prime position in the heart of Edinburgh, near to the trendy bars and restaurants of Leith Walk and Easter Road and mere moments from the vast array of cultural and leisure activities in the city centre. The St James' Quarter is just a few minutes' walk away, leading to world renowned Princes Street and The Royal Mile. Overlooking the leafy grounds of Hillside Crescent, the property is also ideal for those seeking some peace and quiet in the city, with the beautiful open spaces of Calton Hill and neighbouring Holyrood Park just a short distance away. Closer by you can access the green spaces of Gayfield Square, Hillside Crescent and London Road Gardens. Access through the City Centre is made particularly easy with regular bus service running from London Road and for the motorist, the nearby A1 provides easy access to the City Bypass, Edinburgh International Airport and central Scotland's motorway network. Waverley Railway Station also within walking distance as are trams on Picardy Place and St Andrew's Square bus station. For a modest yearly fee, the flat also has access to the idyllic Regent Gardens, which still retain their early 19th-century structure, offering sheltered walks beside mature trees, a vast lawn for relaxing in the sun, and stunning views of Arthur's Seat. Convenient controlled parking is also available with a residents' permit (Zone N1). There is a communal courtyard area and a secure private under street cellar.

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