EDINBURGH’S WATERSIDE GETS A MAKEOVER
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New developments
Amenities - Transport links
Eafing
Drinking
Shopping
Downside : Famous exports
Traditional it new build? Whether you fancy trying in a traditional stone tenement or a new build apartment boils down to a matter of personal taste. Davrd Alves of estate agents Stewart Saunders. says: 'Universally. new builds are sold at a fixed price and that has maior benefits. especially for first time buyers. They are ready to move into and have all the latest mod cons. There's no need for renovation and there are no hidden expenses. They also have ample parking provisions. which can be a tremendous help.‘ On the other hand. Stephen O‘Neill of Newton
They would haye its helieye that the LlL‘\L‘lUPlllL‘lll\ in l.eith. .\'ewha\en and (iraiiton are comparable in scope and aitn to James (‘i'aig‘s plans for the New low It at the end of the l8th century. Ha ha. Where ('raig‘s plan made allowance for little e\tras such as shops. churches and schools. much of'(iranton and l.eith is without these facilities. Of course. it you want to get in early. buy a speculatch two bedroom apartment and flog it again quickly. For those who want to huy to liyc. there are still some question marks hanging oxei' the developments. When exactly will the crescent-shaped park at Western llarhour he landscaped'.’ Where will the buses go exactly? But there are some rays of hope in this part ol town. de\cloped and designed by people who really care ahout hringing an appropriate style to the waterside and tloclxlantls redevelopment. (‘hoose wisely though. as the lllllll'L‘ of this former industrial area is far from guaranteed.
MARITIME HOUSE, THE SHORE
D If you want to be in the thick of the Lerth ‘iiv'hari' thing, this second floor apartment could press the
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right buttons for you. Situated in the heart of l_eith. this is part of the refurbished National Sailors and Fireman's Union of Great Britain. It‘s small but nett‘, looking, on the inside at least. Offers over £88,000 To View, contact Conne/l and Conne//. 073/ 58-1 3800.
GRANTON PARK AVENUE, GRANTON
A It's more than the ayerage first time bLlyt-BF can afford. hut wrth three bedrooms. you might Just put together a consortium of friends to get your hands on what looks like a real Granton bargain, This is a proper famin house. wrth its own front and back gardens. and VIEWS from one of the bedrooms oxer the Firth of Forth. Hell. it's even got a garden shed. Offers over £175,000
To View. contact Morton Fraser on 0737 2‘17 70 ’O.
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INSIDER’S INSIGHT
Andrew Burrell, the man behind the fascinating Upper Strand development, created in conjunction with Places for People.
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