Student Property Details

Large double room with ensuite (shower, toilet, sink) available for cat-loving, non-smoking female 30-50 (sorry younger folks but looking for a lodger closer to my age, not suitable for couples or children) mature graduate student, post-doc, research staff, visiting academic, research or medical professional or similar lodger (not a 'flatshare', this is the owners' home). £700 inclusive of council tax, bills, wi-fi and once weekly clean of communal areas. Disability accessible (but there is a ledge to step over into the shower).
Available from 9th September 2024 onwards.

Available for a minimum lease of 6 months on a lodger agreement (month-to-month contract) but a longer lease will be given priority. Located in 2-bedroom 1st floor flat in modern development (with a lift) next to The Shore, Leith. Flat features second bathroom (owner’s private use), and large kitchen/diner/living area. Room features a Juliet balcony with French doors, and comes equipped with double bed/mattress, built-in wardrobe with shoe rack, desk and chair, chest of drawers, bedside drawer unit, bedside and desk lamps, and tasteful art on walls.  Ensuite features sink, toilet and shower, with shelves and bathroom cabinet, bathmats, toilet roll holder, bin, cleaning bucket, weight scales, shower scraper, bathmat, tooth mug and soap dish. Access to kitchen/diner. Living area is owners' workspace. There is a 2- year old calm/quiet/friendly indoor tom cat who roams around the flat. Looking for a lodger willing to feed him morning and late night when I'm away on short trips.

Would suit an academic oriented person seeking a calm and relaxed but friendly home environment. You will be sharing with the owner (me), I am a vegetarian female (mid 40s) working in public health research and part-time folk/jazz musician with a dry sense of humour. Seeking similar. Not suitable for pets, and not a party flat. 

 Exercise bikes available in the basement of the development. Superb neighbourhood with nice cafes, bars and restaurants on the door step. Nearest supermarket: Aldi (1 min, opposite) and Sainsburys Local – 5 minute walk. Water of Leith river and cycle paths on the doorstep (literally). On street parking is very hard around here and is based on the luck of finding a space. Council residents permit required. Flat is 30 minutes direct bus ride from the University of Edinburgh and definitely in my favourite area of the city! Y Not suitable for couple, pets or children. Not a party flat. There is no TV in the flat. If you want to put one in your room, you'll need to pay for a full TV license.

Please write and tell me a bit about yourself, your lifestyle, work/study, interests, and what you’re looking for as a lodger. Viewing: face-to-face only (I need to know we get on before agreeing a lease, no exceptions, sorry).

Practicalities: Deposit of £150 rent required upfront, 2 references (one from a previous landlord), evidence of ability to pay the rent on a monthly or weekly basis, a copy of ID. Contract: Lodger Agreement.