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17/8 William Street, West End, Edinburgh, EH3

PROPERTY TYPE

Flat

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

545 sq ft

51 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Desirable West End location
  • Traditional first floor flat
  • Living room
  • Fitted Kitchen
  • Double bedroom
  • Bathroom
  • Electric heating
  • Private under pavement cellar
  • On street permit parking (Zone 1)

Description

This well-presented one-bedroom first-floor apartment is located in the vibrant West End of Edinburgh, making it an ideal first home or investment.




Accessed via a communal stairwell with secure entry phone system, the accommodation comprises: welcoming hallway; living room with a large storage cupboard, charming feature fireplace, working shutters, and sash and casement windows; kitchen fitted with wall and base units and integrated appliances; comfortable double bedroom; and a modern bathroom with a three-piece white suite and shower over the bath which completes the layout.

The property benefits from electric heating, private under pavement cellar and on-street residents’ permit and pay-and-display parking is available on William Street and surrounding streets within Zone 1.

William Street, located in Edinburgh’s desirable West End, offers a central residential location just moments from the city’s financial, commercial, cultural, and cosmopolitan hub. The fashionable West End provides a wide range of amenities, including diverse shops, restaurants, cafés, and bars directly on William Street. For everyday essentials, Sainsbury’s and the Co-op on nearby Shandwick Place are within easy reach.

For leisure and recreation, the Drumsheugh Private Swimming Baths, Edinburgh Sports Club, and Dean Tennis Club are all close by. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the Water of Leith walkway, which connects to the Edinburgh cycle path network, the Royal Botanic Garden, and Inverleith Park.

Transport links are excellent, with frequent day and night bus services, Haymarket train station, and the tram stop all less than half a mile away. Easy access to the City Bypass and the central belt motorway system ensures straightforward connections throughout Edinburgh and beyond.

EPC: C
Council Tax: E - £2788.09 inclusive of water and sewage* (*based on 2025/2026 tax year) - The City of Edinburgh Council
Tenure: Freehold
Electricity Supply: Mains supply of electricity serving 13 amp power points throughout. A circuit breaker distribution board is fitted and located within the hallway.
Water Supply: Scottish Water
Sewerage: Scottish Water
Heating: Electric – modern wall mounted panel radiators.
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 William 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: C
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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.

Despite how much we've grown over the years, we pride ourselves on being approachable and delivering the best possible service to our customers. Our knowledgeable and friendly service ensures our buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants have the best possible experience, whatever their property requirements.

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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