No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
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2 bedroom penthouse

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Penthouse
2 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: C*
1,571 sq ft / 146 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band F
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Executive duplex penthouse apartment
  • Historic ‘B' listed former school annexe building
  • Finished to high standards
  • Secure residents parking with one allocated space
Part of an historic red sandstone annexe of the former Leith Academy, this impressive building is B-Listed as being of architectural and historic interest. Renovated to a high quality finish and converted into individual apartments.  The building is approached via secure gates through the old playground, and thereafter through stunning communal foyer by means of a glass lift, or stairs. This duplex penthouse apartment lies on the second floor and third floor and offers a bright open-plan interiors displaying many interesting features including original arched windows, modern steel columns and RSJ's creating a mezzanine. On the bright 2nd floor landing, light floods in from an impressive cupola, the front door opens into a large reception hall, accommodating a WC, cupboard, double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a rear staircase up to the upper floor. Double doors lead into the impressive open plan main reception space, zoned for lounge, dining and cooking, the perfect entertaining space. The stylish kitchen boasts a large peninsular unit, providing extra storage, workspace and casual dining. There is a full range of integrated appliances, LED accent lighting strips and quartz stone worktop. Completing this space is a utility cupboard and steel/wood staircase up to a versatile mezzanine space and access to master bedroom.

The spacious master bedroom can be accessed from the mezzanine or rear staircase. The vast space, offers fabulous views down the East Lothian coastline from three velux windows and has built in wardrobes and a luxury en-suite with walk-in shower and full height glass screen. The second double bedroom a generous size, also has built-in wardrobes and a luxury en-suite bathroom, which boasts a has a contemporary four piece suite, including separate shower enclosure and lavish bathtub. Further benefits include gas central heating. It is anticipated that this property will be of particular interest to the professionals and early viewing is highly recommend to fully appreciate what the accommodation has to offer. Outside, the flat benefits from secure residents parking with one allocated space.

Extras: all fitted floor coverings, light fittings, washing machine (in utility cupboard) and integrated kitchen appliances to be included in the sale. An upright piano is included if desired.

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on December 30, 2021

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    Red: One bar, reliable signal unlikely
    Amber: Two bars, may experience problems with connectivity
    Green: Three bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web services
    Enhanced: Full bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services

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