5 bed flat for sale

149/2 West Port, Old Town, Edinburgh EH3

**investment sale only - being sold with tenants in situ**

An excellent investment opportunity to acquire this well-proportioned second-floor HMO flat, forming part of a traditional tenement building in the highly sought-after historic Old Town. The property is offered for investment sale only and is configured for five occupants.

The accommodation comprises a welcoming hallway with useful storage cupboard, a spacious sitting/dining room and a fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units, integrated appliances and ample workspace. There are five well-proportioned bedrooms, all providing ample space for freestanding bedroom furniture. The property further benefits from a main bathroom comprising a three-piece white suite with shower over the bath, together with a separate shower room accessed from the hallway.

Further benefits include gas central heating and on-street permit parking (Zone 4).

West Port is a well-established and highly desirable area located on the western edge of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, close to the Grassmarket and within the city centre. The location combines historic character with a vibrant urban environment, with an excellent selection of cafés, restaurants, bars, independent shops, supermarkets and everyday amenities available throughout the surrounding area. Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street and a wide range of cultural attractions are also easily accessible.

The area offers a variety of recreational opportunities, with the Grassmarket, Princes Street Gardens and The Meadows providing attractive outdoor spaces, alongside Edinburgh’s extensive selection of theatres, galleries, museums, gyms and leisure facilities. Schooling is well represented across the surrounding area, with a choice of primary and secondary schools, while further and higher education facilities include the University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Napier University.

West Port is particularly well served by public transport, with frequent bus services providing connections across Edinburgh and to surrounding areas. Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket railway stations offer regular rail services to destinations throughout Scotland and the wider UK, while Edinburgh Airport is readily accessible by road and public transport. The area also benefits from convenient access to the city’s main road network, making it well connected for both local and longer-distance travel.

The property is being offered for sale as an investment opportunity only, with tenants currently in situ. The sale is subject to the existing tenancy arrangements.

Under the hmrc Anti Money Laundering legislation, all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds and required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.

EPC: C
Council Tax: E - £2933.73 inclusive of water and sewage* (*based on 2026/2027 tax year)- The City of Edinburgh Council
Tenure: Freehold
Electricity Supply: Mains electricity supply, with the main consumer unit located in the hall cupboard.
Water Supply: Scottish Water
Sewerage: Scottish Water
Heating: Gas-fired, condensing combination boiler, which supplies radiators throughout the property and delivers hot water directly from the main system.
Broadband: 1000 mbps (Potential download speed)
Mobile Signal/Coverage: Full 4G and potential 5G outdoor coverage
Parking: On street permit and pay-and-display parking is available on West Port and surrounding streets under zone 4 (Permits obtained upon application to The City of Edinburgh Council and payment of fees)

All statements contained herein are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed and interested parties must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.