Great King Street, New Town, Edinburgh, EH3

An immaculately presented third floor flat with two bedrooms and a nursery/study located on a sought after street in the New Town of Edinburgh

Description

Situated on the much desired Great King Street in Edinburgh’s New Town, this charming flat occupies offers over 1200 sqft. of accommodation on the third floor. Retaining much of its period character, it has been decorated and maintained to the highest standards and enjoys captivating views overlooking the northern skyline of the city and Drummond Place Gardens. The property offers light and spacious accommodation and the modern fixtures and fittings add a touch of luxury.

Accessed through a well maintained communal stairway, the property’s own door opens to a generously proportioned hall. Positioned to the front are the kitchen and the sitting/dining room, while the principal and secondary bedrooms are set at the rear of the property. A third room and the bathroom occupy the central space, accessible from the communal hall, accompanied by a convenient storage cupboard. Impeccable oak flooring runs throughout and a dry lined cellar is accessible via stairs from street level.

The generous living room is wonderfully bright with two large south-facing windows framed by original working shutters. A focal point is the solid wood fireplace that centres the room and the gracefully tapered ceiling is embellished with intricate coving and cornicing.

The kitchen has undergone a comprehensive renovation, presenting in immaculate condition with its array of modern wall and floor-based units and complemented with a lovely south facing window seat. The appliances are tastefully integrated and include an oven and dishwasher.

The principle bedroom boasts generous proportions, complemented by the decorated ceiling with elegant cornicing and the marble fireplace the serves as a centre point. The large three-stage window, complete with operational shutters, floods the room with natural light. The second bedroom features a unique curved wall and a generously proportioned window, also with working shutters. Meanwhile, the third room, currently set up as a nursery, would function well as a study or additional small bedroom and benefits from a large skylight. A contemporary, well-appointed bathroom, featuring a bath with overhead shower, services the apartment. There is a heated towel rail and ample lighting courtesy of a large skylight.

Externally, the property benefits from its own dry lined cellar.

Residents have access to the Drummond Place gardens, contingent upon application and a nominal fee.

Additionally, residents permit parking is available.

Location

Great King Street lies at the heart of Georgian New Town and is one of the most distinguished streets in central Edinburgh.

The property is ideally located for all amenities in the city centre including excellent shopping at the new St James Quarter and in George Street, Multrees Walk, Princes Street and Stockbridge.

Nearby Dundas Street is known for its numerous privately owned art galleries, boutiques and cafes whilst there is an excellent choice of cultural activities in the wider vicinity, including theatres, cinemas and museums.

Both Waverley and Haymarket train stations are within easy reach and there is an excellent choice of supermarkets and local independent stores in Stockbridge and Comely Bank. The Tram from nearby St Andrews Square provides a direct link to and from Edinburgh International Airport.

Great King Street benefits from ample permit parking spaces and our clients are typically able to park directly outside the property.

The property is in convenient reach of a variety of excellent local and private schools including The Edinburgh Academy, Fettes College, George Heriots, Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools and St George's School for Girls.

Square Footage: 1,212 sq ft



Additional Info

This is an A-listed building in the New Town Conservation Area

Light fixture in the master bedroom and string shelving in the third bedroom/ nursery not included in the sale