

Bonnington, Edinburgh · EH6
1E West Bowling Green Street, EH6 5PQ
Property DescriptionForming part of an attractive modern development, this bright and well-presented colony style, main door double upper offers spacious, contemporary accommodation arranged over two levels. The welcoming interior is both practical and stylish.
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Property DescriptionForming part of an attractive modern development, this bright and well-presented colony style, main door double upper offers spacious, contemporary accommodation arranged over two levels. Ideally positioned close to the Water of Leith, where residents have been fortunate enough to spot otters, herons and kingfishers, the property also benefits from excellent local amenities, well-maintained communal grounds and a south-facing private garden.The welcoming interior is both practical and stylish. The sitting room provides a comfortable setting for everyday living and entertaining, filled with natural light. The generous kitchen/dining room is well equipped with a range of wall and base units together with a gas hob, oven, extractor hood, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and ample space for dining.There are three attractive bedrooms, all of which benefit from built-in wardrobes. The principal bedroom enjoys a stylish en-suite shower room and lovely views towards Arthur's Seat, while a contemporary family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms and is fitted with a mains-powered shower over the bath.Further practical benefits include a large, partially floored attic accessed via a Ramsay ladder, offering excellent additional storage, along with storage cupboards in the hall. Outside, the private south-facing rear garden provides a wonderful space to relax and includes a garden shed, while the surrounding communal grounds are beautifully maintained. The property also benefits from solar panels, helping to improve energy efficiency, together with residents' on-street parking.The Local AreaBonnington lies a short distance from the cosmopolitan area of Leith and is just to the north of Edinburgh’s City Centre. Superb transport links ensure that a regular bus and tram services take you swiftly into the City Centre and Waverly train station. It is a vibrant and popular district with an exceptional variety of leisure, dining and retail choices. Leith Links is a wonderful spot for walking and running and offers sports pitches and tennis courts.The exciting Shore area boasts Michelin starred restaurants and numerous trendy bars.Daily shopping needs are met by a mix of convenience stores and grocers whilst a large Tesco sits at the foot of Leith Walk. Extras All fitted flooring, lighting and integrated kitchen appliances are included in the sale.
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1.4 milesto Edinburgh Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 5.1 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 13.1 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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