22 (1F2) Trafalgar Lane, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 4DJ
Scotland
£85,000
Listed on 27/10/2026
Listed on 27/10/2026
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Property details
Bedrooms
1Type
FlatArea
366 sqftFeatures
- Parking
Description
This traditional first-floor flat in Leith has a straightforward layout comprising an entrance hall, living room, kitchen, double bedroom with fitted storage, shower room and separate WC. Local shops, cafés and everyday amenities are nearby, with regular bus services connecting to the city centre, Leith and other parts of Edinburgh. Unrestricted on-street parking is available.
The property is in need of refurbishment, offering scope to update and personalise the accommodation. It is being sold as seen, with no warranties. A closing date has been set for 5 November 2026 at 12 noon.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
55out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £85,000, this Leith flat is priced well below the local average per square foot, making the entry point a clear opportunity. The traditional first-floor layout, south-facing double bedroom with fitted storage, and separate WC give a useful starting point for a buyer looking to shape a home in a well-connected area.
The photographs show a substantial project: worn floorboards and dated finishes across several rooms, damaged kitchen cabinetry, and a peeling or damaged ceiling finish in the shower area. There is scope to rework the interior to your taste, but the overall score is weak because the heavy works leave little margin against the implied local-average value; this is a buy-in opportunity for someone comfortable managing a full programme, rather than an obvious quick-value play.
Key opportunities
- Acquire at a price well below the local average per square foot, with a traditional first-floor flat in a well-connected Leith location.
- Use the straightforward layout, south-facing double bedroom and fitted storage as a base for a tailored home.
- Replace the damaged kitchen fittings, refresh the worn flooring and finishes, and update the shower room and separate WC as part of a coordinated transformation.
Key risks
- Worn floors and finishes across several rooms, damaged kitchen cabinetry and deterioration to the shower-room ceiling point to a substantial multi-room programme; plan for a full interior overhaul rather than a cosmetic refresh.
- The works leave little margin against the implied local-average value, so the low entry price does not by itself make this a strong overall-value proposition.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Newhaven (Edinburgh Trams)
0.4 miles
Tram · Newhaven
Ocean Terminal (Edinburgh Trams)
0.5 miles
Tram · North Leith
Foot of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams)
0.6 miles
Tram · Leith
The Shore (Edinburgh Trams)
0.7 miles
Tram · Leith
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