Summary - 8/5, EAST PILTON FARM RIGG, EDINBURGH EH5 2GD
2 bed 2 bath Flat
Turn-key first-floor flat with balcony, parking and lift access.
Freehold first-floor apartment, approximately 889 sq ft
This freehold first-floor apartment offers a straightforward, turn-key option for first-time buyers or professionals seeking low‑maintenance city living. Arranged over approximately 889 sq ft, the layout includes a light reception/dining room with balcony, an open-plan fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and two bathrooms including an ensuite. Built as part of a modern mid-rise development, the block has lift access, communal gardens and unallocated off-street parking.
Practical benefits include gas central heating, double glazing, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband — useful for commuters and home workers. Communal grounds are maintained and the development is managed with an average service charge of around £1,200 per year (c. £100 per month) covering grounds, lift and building insurance. The property is freehold and presented in good condition, so little immediate refurbishment is expected.
Buyers should note material considerations: the apartment sits in an area classed as very deprived and within a cosmopolitan, student-oriented neighbourhood, which may influence local amenity mix and rental demand. Council Tax sits above average (Band E). Room sizes are typical for a modern city flat rather than generous; this is an average-sized, practical home rather than a large family property.
Overall this is a practical, well-specified modern apartment suited to someone wanting a ready-to-move-into city base with easy transport links, good digital connectivity and low exterior maintenance responsibility. It will particularly suit first-time buyers and investors looking for a straightforward let in a busy urban neighbourhood.
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