Property description
This tastefully-presented and spacious one-bedroom ground-floor flat, forming part of the a historic mill conversion on the banks of the Water of Leith, is set in Edinburgh's idyllic Dean Village. South-east facing, factored and lift-served apartment has a secure phone-entry system and comprises of an entrance hallway, living/dining room, kitchen, double bedroom, bathroom.Dating from 1463 and converted in 1973, features include exposed masonry, conservation-style wood-framed glazing, storage heating, TV and telephone points, excellent cupboard space, a large private basement storeroom and communal bicycle store. Furthermore, there is ample permit parking within the village and a shared, terraced and landscaped, rear riverside garden, offering stunning views to one of the river's many waterfalls. Dean Village is just a short walk from Edinburgh's West End, Princes Street, George Street and the business district, and is therefore well-positioned to take advantage of the numerous amenities, extensive shopping, museums and attractions offered by the city centre. Nearby Stockbridge offers a cosmopolitan selection of speciality and boutique shops, bars and restaurants, and is home to one of Edinburgh's two Waitrose stores. Haymarket Station and Murrayfield Stadium are also within easy walking distance. The property lies in the shadow of Thomas Telford's impressive Dean Bridge, carrying the A90 northwards out of the City. The meandering Water of Leith Walkway is immediately accessible and for a modest annual fee, access to the extensive Dean Gardens can be enjoyed.
Entrance Hall - 10' 9'' x 3' 5'' (3.27m x 1.04m)
The carpeted entrance hall serves all rooms except for the kitchen and is fitted with a storage heater and pendant light fitting. A deep, walk-in storage cupboard houses the water tanks and washing machine, whilst a further, deep, shelved cupboard provides additional storage.
Living/Dining Room - 18' 1'' x 11' 1'' (5.52m x 3.38m)
This is a large, carpeted, dual-aspect living room with deep, recessed windows to the front and side, wood panelled surrounds and exposed masonry. Fittings include a storage heater with wooden cover, TV and telephone points and wall uplighters. A door opens into the adjacent kitchen and there is ample space for a dining table and chairs.
Kitchen - 10' 10'' x 6' 7'' (3.30m x 2.00m)
Accessed via the living/dining room, the kitchen has a window to the side and is fitted with wall and base units with laminate worktops, a freestanding electric cooker and an under-unit fridge. Floored in tile-effect vinyl, there is a pendant light fitting and ample space for further freestanding appliances, or a small breakfast table.
Bedroom - 14' 2'' x 11' 7'' (4.31m x 3.53m)
Located off the entrance hall, with a deep recessed window to the front, this light and spacious, carpeted double bedroom is fitted with a built-in wardrobe with storage over, a pendant light fitting and a telephone point.
Bathroom - 6' 7'' x 6' 7'' (2.00m x 2.00m)
This well-proportioned internal bathroom is located off the entrance hall and is fitted with a contemporary, white, three-piece suite including an over-bath electric shower unit and glass shower screen. Floored in vinyl tile, there is full-height ceramic wall tiling throughout, a chrome, heated towel-rail, wall-mounted vanity cabinet and ceiling light fitting.
Basement Store Room - 9' 10'' x 8' 2'' (3.00m x 2.5m)
This good-sized store room, with electric light, offers secure storage and is accessed by stairs or lift from the ground floor communal foyer.
Communal Gardens
The generous, landscaped, terraced gardens are located to the rear of the building and can be accessed via the basement or a secure side gate. Laid mainly to grass, there is a paved, waterside patio area, looking out over the river and its impressive waterfall as it flows through the deep, tree-lined gorge on its way to meet the Forth at Leith.
Property Features :
- Set in Edinburgh´s idyllic Dean Village, this spacious and tastefully-presented one-bedroom f
- Facing south-east, factored, lift-served and looking out to the cobbled streets, the apartment has
- Dating from 1463 and converted in 1973, features include exposed masonry, conservation-style wood-f
- There is ample permit parking within the village and a shared, terraced and landscaped, rear rivers
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