Summary - 51/7, IONA STREET, EDINBURGH EH6 8SR
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact two-bed tenement flat with renovation potential near tram links and city centre..
- Top-floor two-bedroom flat, approx. 559 sq ft
- Freehold tenure with communal garden access
- Double glazing; fitted open-plan kitchen
- Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
- Close to Balfour Street tram and city centre
- EPC rating F — poor energy efficiency
- Presented for updating; cosmetic refurbishment needed
- Area locally classed as very deprived; consider rental demand
This top-floor tenement flat in Leith offers a compact, well-proportioned two-bedroom layout ideal for a first-time buyer or buy-to-let investor. Set to the rear of a Victorian sandstone block, the apartment benefits from double glazing, a fitted kitchen, and useful built-in storage — all within easy reach of the Balfour Street tram and the city centre.
The flat is small (approx. 559 sq ft) and presented for updating; many surfaces appear worn and there is clear scope to personalise and modernise. Practical positives include fast broadband, excellent mobile signal, access to communal grounds and residents’ permit parking. Council Tax is low (Band B) and there is no local flood risk.
Important drawbacks are factual: the property has an EPC rating of F, indicating poor energy efficiency, and the area is classed as very deprived locally. Being a top-floor flat, there are stair access considerations. Buyers should factor refurbishment and energy-improvement costs into their budgets.
For someone wanting an affordable city-base with strong transport links and clear scope to add value, this flat presents a straightforward project. It suits a purchaser looking to create a modern city home or a landlord targeting rental demand in central Leith.
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