2 bed flat for sale

Restalrig Road, Leith Links, Edinburgh EH6

A bright, well-presented two-bedroom upper villa in a charming period stone-built terrace close to Leith Links. Set back from the road, its own front garden leads to a private main door, which opens into an entrance vestibule and downstairs hallway. A welcoming carpeted staircase leads up to the first-floor living accommodation. Off the upstairs hallway, a spacious living room is flooded with natural light from an impressive bay window with wooden period panelling. This elegant space further benefits from a sanded pine floor, a feature fireplace, ornate cornicing and an Edinburgh press cupboard. The large kitchen/diner is fitted with a range of units and worktops, complemented by a tiled surround, a sink with a drainer, an integrated hob and oven, and a freestanding dishwasher. There is a pantry, an island with a breakfast bar and a cosy alcove with room for a dining table or sofa. Off the kitchen is a versatile room currently used as a study. There are two well-proportioned double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and wooden flooring. The modern bathroom is fitted with a stylish three-piece suite including a shower over the bath, tiled splash walls, and a ladder-style radiator. There is a private back garden with a large shed and ample space for garden furniture. The villa has a large floored attic, currently used for storage, which could be suitable for conversion to extra living accommodation (subject to any planning consents).

The villa’s location, just two miles east of Edinburgh city centre, is attractive and convenient. Frequent bus services take you to the city centre in about twenty minutes, and in the other direction, Portobello with its wonderful beach is just a ten-minute bus ride away. Two tram stops, taking you as far as Edinburgh Airport one way and Newhaven the other, are a short walk away. A Morrisons Daily is directly opposite the villa, while Leith Links is a brief stroll away. Amenities before you even reach the Links include a pharmacy and a restaurant. Tesco and Lidl supermarkets are nearby, as are local dentists and doctors and a wide range of facilities along Leith Walk and Easter Road. Leafy and well-maintained old railway paths take pedestrians from Leith Links or Restalrig to Lochend Park and Meadowbank Retail Park. Within easy walking distance is the delightful Shore area, which includes the Water of Leith, an Aldi supermarket, independent shops, and a range of cafes, pubs and restaurants, as well as a Saturday outdoor market. And beyond that is the Port of Leith with Ocean Terminal, a waterfront shopping centre which includes the Royal Yacht Britannia and a cinema. The area is well served by a range of schools at all levels and offers excellent transport links for drivers, too.

Council Tax Band: D

Tenure: Freehold