York Place, Edinburgh, Midlothian

*CLOSING DATE - 11am Friday 1st November 2024* York Place is an attractive double upper apartment forming part of a historic Grade A listed Georgian townhouse in a highly desirable location in the city’s coveted New Town. It enjoys far-reaching views over Northern Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth to the Kingdom of Fife and offers a wealth of characterful retained features, including tall corniced ceilings, large sash windows and feature fireplaces, seamlessly combined with a range of contemporary conveniences.

The property is entered through a grand communal hallway with a wide turned staircase and a magnificent moulded cupola above. The entrance hall opens into a spacious 20 ft. sitting and dining room, which provides an excellent entertaining space with its extended vistas and double doors flowing naturally into the kitchen with a similar aspect. There is a range of tasteful and in-keeping cabinetry and worksurfaces along with various contemporary integrated appliances including a large range cooker with extractor above. Completing the floor is a sizeable principal bedroom suite with a fitted wardrobe and a luxury en suite bathroom.

The roomy upper floor is home to an additional three bright and well-proportioned bedrooms, two of which enjoy feature fireplaces. The second bedroom, with its wall of built-in wardrobes, also opens to a chic and light-filled en suite bathroom, with a further deluxe family bathroom concluding the accommodation. The upper front bedroom provides access to a convenient store room.

The property benefits from a handsome frontage approached via the pavement level to stone steps to the main entrance door. It enjoys a highly sought-after central setting where amenities abound, with residents permit parking available.

The vendor has held key access to the Queen Street Gardens East which can be applied for and is subject to a small yearly fee.

Edinburgh's Georgian New Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the apartment enjoys easy access to St James Quarter, thriving Stockbridge and the retail and commercial city centre of Princes and George Streets. It is well located being within striking distance of Waverly Train Station, which has regular rail links to Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen and London. Edinburgh’s tram stops close by at St Andrews Square allowing convenient links to Edinburgh International Airport via the city centre and the West End. The recently completed tram network connects easily to both Murrayfield Stadium and popular restaurants at Leith’s The Shore.

The shopping hub of St James Quarter is close by with its John Lewis and prestigious main access via Multree's Walk, it is the definition of luxury shopping and home to Scotland's only Harvey Nichols and Louis Vuitton stores and many other exclusive fashion brands. The Omni retail, cinema and health club complex is close at hand and the area is very well served by quality restaurants, independent groceries such as a fishmonger, butcher/deli, cafes and bars on Broughton Street and the surrounding area. The added benefit of both Sainsburys and Marks & Spencer on Rose St are close by.

The property is similarly close to the National Portrait Gallery, National Gallery, Edinburgh Playhouse and the Stand Comedy Club as well as the proposed site of The Dunard Centre a flagship concert hall with world-class acoustics.

There is an abundance of outdoor space within easy reach including Princes Street Gardens, Inverleith Park and The Royal Botanical Gardens. Carlton Hill being popular for a morning walk is within easy reach. Edinburgh is renowned for its access to private schooling and a good selection can be reached from York Place.

Local Authority: City of Edinburgh Council
Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas central heating.
Council Tax: Band G
Fixtures & Fittings: TBC
Tenure: Freehold
Wayleaves and easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.