Summary - 31/5, BALFOUR STREET, EDINBURGH EH6 5DQ
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Spacious Victorian one-bedroom with period charm and scope to modernise in Leith.
- Top-floor one-bedroom flat with high ceilings and period cornicing
- Two original fireplaces; wood floors in main rooms
- Large sunny dining kitchen with pantry and space for table
- Gas central heating; partial double glazing
- Well-maintained communal garden and tidy stairwell
- Zoned on-street parking; excellent mobile and fast broadband
- No lift — accessed via communal stairs (top-floor)
- Local area has pockets of high deprivation; visit to judge local streets
Set on a peaceful, tree-lined street in Leith, this top-floor one-bedroom flat blends authentic Victorian detail with generous room sizes. High ceilings, original cornicing and two period fireplaces give the apartment clear period character and a sense of space rare at this price. The bright dining kitchen is large enough for everyday meals and socialising, while the living room and double bedroom both retain original wood floors and decorative surrounds.
Practical features include gas central heating, partial double glazing and built-in storage off the entrance hall. The building benefits from a well-kept communal garden and a tidy shared stairwell. On-street zoned parking and excellent public transport links (including the nearby tram route) make getting around straightforward for commuters and city workers.
Buyers should be aware this is a second (top) floor flat accessed by communal stairs — there is no lift — and the property has only partial double glazing. The local area is lively and amenities are immediate, but parts of the surrounding neighbourhood are classified as higher deprivation; prospective purchasers should visit to assess local streets and services for their needs.
Overall this flat will suit first-time buyers, professionals or downsizers seeking a characterful, well-proportioned home close to the amenities and transport of Leith and the city centre. There is scope to update elements (glazing, kitchen finishes) to increase comfort or resale value while retaining the period features that give the property its appeal.
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