

Abbeyhill, Edinburgh · EH8
Flat 1F3, 26 Milton Street, EH8 8HE
Property DescriptionIdeally suited to first-time buyers, this well-presented first-floor flat is quietly positioned on a peaceful no-through street, while being exceptionally central and within easy reach of Holyrood Park and Arthur’s Seat. The welcoming sitting room provides a generous space for both relaxing and dining, with a large window bringing in plenty of natural light.
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Property DescriptionIdeally suited to first-time buyers, this well-presented first-floor flat is quietly positioned on a peaceful no-through street, while being exceptionally central and within easy reach of Holyrood Park and Arthur’s Seat. Offering comfortable and well-proportioned interiors, it combines the convenience of city living with excellent access to some of Edinburgh’s finest open green spaces.The welcoming sitting room provides a generous space for both relaxing and dining, with a large window bringing in plenty of natural light. The separate kitchen is well fitted with a range of wall and base units and integrated cooking appliances, with space for a washing machine and freestanding fridge/freezer.The double bedroom is a good-sized room with a large window, while the shower room is fitted with a contemporary suite including a walk-in shower. A useful storage cupboard and hallway complete the accommodation.Heating and hot water are provided by a gas central heating system and double glazing is fitted throughout.LocationAbbeyhill is a vibrant neighbourhood located a short distance to the east of Edinburgh's city centre. The area is within easy reach of the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood Palace, Calton Hill, St James Quarter and Waverley Station. Abbeyhill offers a wide range of amenities, including local shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. There is also a Sainsbury's and Lidl supermarket at Meadowbank Retail Park.Holyrood Park borders the end of Milton Street and is a wonderful place to relax, walk or take part in the weekly Park Run held each Saturday morning. Meadowbank Sports Centre, a fantastic modern facility with gym, running track, basketball courts and more, is a five minute walk away.An excellent bus service operates from London Road with quick access to the city centre as well as out to Portobello and the beautiful East Lothian coast.ExtrasAll light fittings, curtains and white goods are included in the sale price.*Please note that the bed has been virtually staged.
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0.7 milesto Edinburgh Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 5.0 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 11.0 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.
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