The external design of the development is very simple and not particularly inspiring, but it is understated and elegant enough. The apartments are well laid-out and comfortable though small, and the balcony is a very good addition to compensate for the size. The extractor fan for the cooker leads to an open space above the kitchen units instead of connecting directly to the main ventilation pipe, so is not particularly efficient. In our particular flat one of the main ventilation pipes runs directly over the bedroom and makes a constant hum, which in my opinion is a serious design flaw as it needs to be turned off via a hard-to-reach ceiling switch in the fitted wardrobe to get a peaceful night’s sleep. There are ample, secure waste and recycling facilities, although they occasionally become over-filled. The entrance, hallways and stairwell are cleaned approx. once per week, which is not enough as there is quite often litter in these areas and the tiles in the main entrance hallway are often dirty. The walls in these areas are quite badly scratched and marked, presumably from residents moving furniture, and so maintaining these areas by touching up the paintwork would make a really positive difference.
Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:
Leith Links is a stone’s throw away, and Leith Walk and the Shore are each within 10 minutes walking distance with all the shops, bars, supermarkets etc. that they offer.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
It would have been good to have had it explained to us where the waste/recycling areas and bicycle storage are and how to access them before we moved in, as well as the security code to access the secure car park where the bicycle storage is situated, as we had to find this out ourselves after moving in.
What is the best feature of your home:
The long, modern open plan living & dining area with the floor to ceiling windows and balcony off is very comfortable and practical, and in a west-facing flat it’s a real pleasure to spend time there on sunny days.
