Get Back to City Living At Leith Development

With its iconic landmarks, architecture and scenic hotspots – not to mention a vibrant food and drink scene – it’s not surprising that Edinburgh has just been voted Time Out’s best city in the world.

As demand for Edinburgh-based properties returns fast – according to online search experts MediaVision – there’s never been a better time to embrace urban living. And the community of uniquely designed apartments at The Engine Yard is at the heart of all the action.

This development, from Places for People, is an architecturally distinctive community that you won’t find anywhere else. Its beautifully designed apartment buildings represent the loving transformation of the city’s historic tram depot, delivering chic urban living with a charming historic twist.

The Engine Yard

When you consider all the great things that a city lifestyle has to offer, you can easily understand why – as we emerge from the pandemic – people are starting to return to the office and city living. And owning a pad at the heart of a vibrant community, with everything you need – shops, restaurants and leisure facilities – close by, and your work just down the road as well, makes The Engine Yard particularly appealing.

Even better – if you’re currently having to commute, think how much time you’d save by moving closer to work to spend on doing all the things you enjoy – coffee with friends, a gym session, a trip to the shops and so much more. City living gives you access to a wealth of cultural amenities not to mention the chance to widen your circle, something many of us would welcome.

One of Edinburgh’s most exciting new places to live is vibrant Leith – a hive of creativity and cultural diversity, packed with chic eating and drinking spots, delicious delis and eclectic shops. Just a short walk from Edinburgh city centre and the retail paradise known as St James Quarter, it could be the ideal place to make your home.

Leith waterside

Leith is the location for The Engine Yard, a collection of brand new one-, two- and three-bedroom homes. Here you can choose from luxury apartments, duplexes and penthouses, all featuring a modern, open-plan design that maximises space and light, with some benefitting from a private balcony or terrace – the perfect spot to enjoy views of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside.

You’ll also find a wealth of community provisions such as schools, a library and a post office right outside your door. There’s even an onsite Places Gym. And Leith will soon be added to the city’s tram network, making this an even more popular location than it is already.

The Engine Yard’s one- and two-bedroom apartments are priced from £255,000 – comfortably below Edinburgh’s average property selling price of £271,131.

Whether you’re buying for the first time, moving up the ladder, hoping to downsize or even looking for a place to invest, with over 80% of these apartments already sold, now is definitely the time to plan your return to the city.

Find out more about The Engine Yard from Places for People.

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