

Newington, Edinburgh · EH9
178/3 Causewayside, EH9 1PN
Property DescriptionSituated in the much sought-after southside district of Newington, this well-presented second floor flat has been freshly redecorated throughout and benefits from new carpets, excellent storage and residents' on-street permit holder parking. The accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hall with a deep storage cupboard housing the washing machine, while a further fitted storage cupboard is found within the attractive sitting room/dining room.
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Property DescriptionSituated in the much sought-after southside district of Newington, this well-presented second floor flat has been freshly redecorated throughout and benefits from new carpets, excellent storage and residents' on-street permit holder parking. The property is also conveniently located within easy walking distance of The Meadows and an excellent range of local amenities.The accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hall with a deep storage cupboard housing the washing machine, while a further fitted storage cupboard is found within the attractive sitting room/dining room. The kitchen enjoys a pleasant west-facing outlook, bringing plenty of natural light to the room, and is fitted with wall and base cabinetry, an electric hob and oven, and a freestanding fridge/freezer.There are two spacious double bedrooms, both benefiting from fitted wardrobes and additional storage. Completing the accommodation is a cheerful bathroom fitted with a white and yellow suite comprising a bath with electric shower over, WC and wash hand basin.The property benefits from a 'community' heating system which provides heating for all residents of the building. Hot water is provided by the boiler and hot water tank within the property. The Local AreaNewington offers an excellent balance of city convenience and access to green open spaces. The Meadows are within a short walk, while Holyrood Park & Arthur's Seat, Blackford Hill, the Hermitage of Braid and several golf courses are also close by. The area has a good selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities, with Cameron Toll Shopping Centre providing a wider range of retail options.The area is well served by regular public transport services to Edinburgh city centre and the Royal Infirmary, with convenient access to the City Bypass and the wider road network. Edinburgh University's George Square and King's Buildings campuses are within easy walking distance, making the area particularly convenient for students and university staff.The property falls within the catchment areas for Sciennes Primary School, St Peter's RC Primary School, James Gillespie's High School and St Thomas of Aquin's RC High School, while George Heriot's, George Watson's College and Merchiston Castle are among the private schooling options within easy reach.ExtrasAll blinds, light fittings, fitted flooring and kitchen appliances are included in the sale price.The property is factored by Lowther Homes and the factoring fee is approximately £70 per quarter.
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47%of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.
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1.2 milesto Edinburgh Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 5.0 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 11.3 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km areaLocal information is approximate. Distances are straight-line estimates from the available location. Broadband describes postcode coverage, not the speed or service available at this home; check the address with a provider. Air quality is a modelled annual background estimate.
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