Summary - 5/6, WHITSON PLACE WEST, EDINBURGH EH11 3BE
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact one-bedroom with garden and low running costs, ideal for first-time buyers or investors.
- Top-floor one-bedroom flat, approximately 583 sqft
- Private rear garden plus communal drying green
- Gas central heating and double glazing
- Very low council tax (Band A)
- Freehold tenure
- No lift; stair access to second/top floor
- Located in an area of high deprivation (may affect resale)
- Unrestricted on-street parking only, no allocated space
A bright top-floor one-bedroom flat offering practical, well-proportioned living across about 583 sqft. The dual-aspect lounge, fitted kitchen and private rear garden make this a comfortable starter home or rental unit. Gas central heating and double glazing help keep running costs down, while very low council tax adds ongoing savings.
Located in Balgreen to the west of Edinburgh city centre, the flat benefits from good local amenities, frequent bus links and fast broadband with excellent mobile signal. The entrance hallway includes a handy nook that could function as a small home office, and there is a communal drying green in addition to the private garden.
Buyers should note the property sits in a neighbourhood with high levels of deprivation, which can affect local services and resale values. The flat is on the second (top) floor of a mid-20th-century building and there is no lift, so stairs are required. On-street parking is unrestricted but not dedicated, and rooms are average-sized, so the layout suits those seeking compact, manageable accommodation rather than spacious living.
Overall this freehold flat is a straightforward, low-running-cost option for first-time buyers, professionals seeking a low-maintenance base, or investors looking for a city rental with outdoor space and good transport links. Some cosmetic updating could increase appeal and rental return, but the fundamentals—location, heating, glazing and private garden—are already in place.
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