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2 (3F1) Alva Street, West End, Edinburgh, EH2

PROPERTY TYPE

Flat

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

1,259 sq ft

117 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Third floor flat in sought-after West End area of Edinburgh
  • Spacious siting room
  • Dining kitchen
  • Principal bedroom with ensuite bathroom
  • Two further double bedrooms
  • Family bathroom
  • Views of Edinburgh Castle
  • On street residents permit parking (Zone 1)

Description

A great opportunity to purchase a three-bedroom third floor flat forming part of a Category A listed tenement, located in Edinburgh’s West End.

The property has HMO licence in place and last achieved £2400 PCM on the long-term rental market.

The well-proportioned accommodation comprises: hallway with two storage cupboards; corner sitting room with fireplace and views of Edinburgh Castle; kitchen to the rear of the property has wall and base units, tiled splashback and integrated appliances and ample space for a dining table; principal bedroom with built-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom with three piece suite and shower over the bath; two further double bedrooms; and family bathroom with three piece white suite and shower over the bathroom that completes the accommodation.

On street residents permit and pay & display parking is available on Alva and surrounding streets under Zone 1.

Alva Street, situated in Edinburgh’s West End, offers a central and tranquil setting, yet is on the doorstep of the financial, commercial, cultural, and retail city centre. The popular and fashionable West End provides a multitude of amenities including shops of all description; restaurants; eateries and bars. Sainsbury’s and the Co-op are both on Shandwick Place for the everyday essentials. For exercise and recreation, the Drumsheugh Private Swimming Baths, the Edinburgh Sports Club and Dean Tennis Club are all close and the Water of Leith walkway leading to the Edinburgh cycle path network, Royal Botanic Garden and Inverleith Park are all within walking distance. The property is also convenient for a variety of superb schools on the north side of the city in both the state and private sectors including Fettes College; The Edinburgh Academy; St. George's and ESMS. The area is well served by day and night bus service and within walking distance of Haymarket train station and tram stop and, there is also easy vehicular access to the City Bypass and the central belt motorway system.

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

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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.

EPC: D
Council Tax: F - £3407.93 inclusive of water and sewage* (*based on 2025/2026 tax year)- The City of Edinburgh Council
Tenure: Freehold
Electricity Supply: Mains connection – The electricity consumer unit is located in the hall.
Water Supply: Scottish Water
Sewerage: Scottish Water
Heating: Gas fired central heating boiler located within a hall cupboard and serving steel panel radiators throughout.
Broadband: 1000 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 Alva Street and surrounding streets under zone 1 (Permits obtained upon application to The City of Edinburgh Council and payment of fees)

All statements contained herein are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed and interested parties must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.

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Band: F
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
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2 (3F1) Alva Street, West End, Edinburgh, EH2

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About DJ Alexander, Edinburgh

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Founded in 1982, DJ Alexander has been helping people with their residential sales and lettings needs across Edinburgh, Glasgow, and St. Andrews for decades.

We've come a long way since our first office in Leith. Spanning across central Scotland, we now manage over 10,000 properties and have over 200 people in our growing team.

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With four decades of property experience, we know property. We're also members of the most prominent regulatory professional bodies in Scotland, giving our customers the reassurance of knowing they're working with a fully regulated agent, giving you peace of mind that you're in safe hands.

These are just some of the reasons we are trusted by thousands of people to buy, sell, let, and rent property across Scotland.

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