Summary - 1/7, DRYDEN GAIT, EDINBURGH EH7 4QR
2 bed 2 bath Flat
Bright, low-maintenance flat ideal for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors.
Top-floor two-bedroom flat with en-suite and family bathroom
Open-plan living/kitchen; bright, medium-sized rooms with balcony
Approx 672 sq ft; average overall apartment size
Freehold tenure with secure entry and built-in storage
Residents' off-street parking and communal garden grounds
Factoring fee ~£200/quarter; service charge ~£800 per year
Council Tax Band D; EPC rating C
Location: student/commuter area; classified as very deprived
This top-floor two-bedroom flat occupies approximately 672 sq ft in a modern Pilrig development, presented with bright, open-plan living and practical built-in storage. The apartment benefits from gas central heating, double glazing and a secure entry, making it ready for immediate occupation by a first-time buyer or rental investor.
The layout includes a principal bedroom with en-suite, a second double bedroom and an attractive family bathroom. Residents’ parking and well-maintained communal gardens add outside amenity. The development is freehold and has an EPC rating of C.
Costs to note: a factoring fee of about £200 per quarter covers communal upkeep and buildings insurance; an annual service charge of around £800 is recorded and council tax is Band D. The wider area is classified as a cosmopolitan student neighbourhood popular with commuters and is noted as very deprived—this supports good rental demand but may also bring increased local activity and noise.
Overall this flat offers straightforward, low-maintenance city living in a convenient location near amenities and the city centre. It will suit first-time buyers seeking a move-in-ready home or investors targeting strong student and commuter rental markets.
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