Summary - 46/14, BALFOUR STREET, EDINBURGH EH6 5ER
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact, characterful one-bedroom in lively Leith — ideal first home or city rental..
- Third-floor one-bedroom flat, approx 417 sq ft (compact footprint)
- Open-plan living/kitchen with integrated appliances
- Double bedroom with built-in storage
- Gas central heating and double glazing
- Communal rear garden access
- Busy, cosmopolitan Leith location; excellent transport links
- Area classed as very deprived; potential for noise and busy streets
- Upper-floor access only — stairs required (no lift mentioned)
Light-filled third-floor one-bedroom in a traditional sandstone tenement, positioned just off vibrant Leith Walk. The open-plan living/kitchen maximises the compact 417 sq ft footprint, creating a sociable city-flat feel with contemporary fitted units and integrated appliances. High ceilings in the building and large windows add a sense of space and character.
The double bedroom includes built-in storage and the shower room has a modern mains shower enclosure. Practical features include gas central heating and double glazing, plus a communal rear garden for occasional outdoor use. Excellent transport links, nearby green spaces (Pilrig Park, Leith Links) and a wide choice of cafés, shops and amenities make this convenient for first-time buyers or city professionals.
Notable points to consider: the flat is small and arranged efficiently rather than spaciously, and is located on an upper floor (stairs required). The wider area registers as very deprived and is a busy, cosmopolitan neighbourhood — great for amenities and nightlife but potentially noisy. Buyers seeking a tranquil suburban setting or generous rooms should look elsewhere.
Overall the property offers an affordable city-centre opportunity with period charm and modern fittings, suitable as a starter home or rental investment for those comfortable with a compact urban flat and the realities of a lively Leith location.
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