Summary - 9/17, COUPER STREET, EDINBURGH EH6 6HH
2 bed 1 bath Flat
- Third-floor flat with lift and double glazing
- Two double bedrooms, spacious living/dining area
- Recently renovated with new consumer unit and LED lights
- New panel heaters, alarms, immersion timer, kitchen fan
- Freehold tenure — uncommon for city flats
- Electric heating only (no gas) and EPC D
- Quarterly factoring fee payable to James Gibb
- Communal works planned (roof, carpets) may incur costs
A bright third-floor flat in historic Couper Street, recently upgraded and ready to move into or rent out. The 674 sq ft layout includes a spacious living/dining room, separate kitchen, two double bedrooms and a modern bathroom — practical living in Leith’s lively, well-connected quarter. Recent electrical and heating upgrades (new consumer unit, panel heaters, alarms and LED lights) reduce immediate maintenance needs.
Practical positives include double glazing, lift access and freehold tenure, which is uncommon for city flats. The property is well placed for transport, shops, cafés and the Shore’s restaurants, making it attractive to first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors seeking strong rental demand in a cosmopolitan student and commuter neighbourhood.
Buyers should note the building’s communal management: a quarterly factoring fee is payable to James Gibb, and planned communal works (roof renewal, communal carpet replacement) are underway or scheduled — these may result in further costs. The flat uses electric heating (no gas) and is EPC rated D. There is no private outdoor space and the property sits in a very deprived area by local indices, which may affect long-term capital growth and rental pricing.
Overall, this apartment offers low short-term uplift risk thanks to recent refurbishment, good rental potential given location, and straightforward, move-in condition. It suits buyers prioritising central living and transport links, who are comfortable with communal maintenance commitments and the neighbourhood’s mixed socio-economic profile.
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