Flat for sale in 23 East Preston Street, Newington, Edinburgh EH8

Spacious (113sqm) Main Door, ground floor, two bedroom apartment within a traditional late Victorian tenement with direct access to a communal rear garden, situated in the favoured Newington district of Edinburgh.

This property would make an ideal home or an excellent purchase for a shrewd investor, due to its accessible location. The accommodation retains many of its original architectural features and comprises: Entrance hall with storage cupboard; impressive sitting room with bay window, ornate cornicing, and feature fireplace. The dining kitchen has a range of wall and base mounted units with tiled and stainless steel splashbacks and space for dining furniture, as well as a back door providing direct access to the rear communal garden. Both double bedrooms are sizable and have attractive high ceilings and exceptional natural light. The partially tiled, three piece bathroom with shower over the bath completes the property.

The property has access to a communal rear garden. On street permit and pay and display parking (Zone 7) is available on East Preston Street and surrounding streets.

Newington is a favoured residential district of Edinburgh, lying around two miles south of the City Centre. It offers a wide selection of amenities, including essential and specialist shops, Post Office and banking. There is also a good choice of bars, restaurants and cafes. Cameron Toll Shopping Centre is a mile away and is open seven days a week. The property is close to both of the University of Edinburgh's main campuses: George Square and King's Buildings. Recreation and leisure are well served with the Queen’s Hall music venue and festival theatre venue both less than one mile away. Prestonfield and Duddingston golf courses are convenient. The royal Commonwealth Pool is across the road from the property address, as is, Holyrood Park and Arthur’s Seat. Regular bus services run from Newington to the City Centre and vehicular access to the motorway networks are provided via Dalkeith Road A7.

All window furnishings (curtains, curtain poles, blinds etc), floor coverings, light fixtures, appliances (both integrated and free standing) and furniture are included in the sale. No warranties or guarantees will be provided.

Under the hmrc Anti Money Laundering legislation, all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds and required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents. By submitting an offer for acceptance, you agree to this condition and are happy for DJ Alexander to contact you for these purposes.

EPC: C
Council Tax: E - £2569.91 inclusive of water and sewage* (*based on 2024/2025 tax year)
Tenure: Freehold
Electricity Supply: Mains connection – electric meter located within the hallway
Water Supply: Scottish Water
Sewerage: Scottish Water
Heating: Mains gas - boiler and radiators
Broadband: 80 mbps (Potential download speed)
Mobile Signal/Coverage: Full 4G and potential 5G outdoor coverage
Parking: On street permit and pay-and-display parking is available on surrounding streets under zone 7 (Permits obtained upon application to The City of Edinburgh Council and payment of fees)
Factor: There is no building factor for this property
All statements contained herein are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed and interested parties must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.<br /><br />