21 (GF) Ainslie Place, New Town, Edinburgh, EH3

A rarely available two-level, two-bedroom (1386 sqft) flat situated in Ainslie Place, considered to be one of Edinburgh’s most revered and desirable New Town address.


This property is accessed both by a communal stair on street level, or by main door at basement level and briefly comprises, from street entrance: tiled hallway; impressive sitting room with feature fireplace, ornate cornicing and ceiling rose and a large window overlooking the Georgian neighbourhood; generous modern kitchen with a range of high gloss units, fully tiled splashback, and integrated appliances.

A carpeted comfortable staircase takes you to the basement level which, similar to the upper floor, benefits from high ceilings. Heading downstairs, there is a large principal bedroom, benefiting from a walk-in closet space and a fully tiled ensuite shower room with WC, handwash basin and stand-in shower cubicle; while the second sizeable bedroom has direct access to an external patio garden; a well-appointed three-piece family bathroom with WC, basin and clawfoot tub, and an additional separate shower cubicle completes the accommodation. The downstairs hall has additional storage/ a study at a maisonette level, and there is an entrance vestibule giving access to the main door at basement level.

The property has the benefit of gas central heating and partial double glazed windows. Externally, there is a shared rear patio and cellars at basement level. The property benefits from on street permit parking and access to Moray and Ainslie Gardens.

Ainslie Place is situated within the Moray Feu, one of the most prestigious and sought after neighbourhoods within Edinburgh, and is quite literally, the heart of The New Town. With its close proximity to the city centre, with all it has to offer and picturesque Stockbridge, with its weekly market and range of cafes, delicatessens, bars, restaurants and shops, this location could not be more ideal. Comely Bank has a Waitrose, while Sainsbury’s and Mark & Spencer both have stores at the close by Craigleith Retail Park. Residents of Ainslie Place are eligible to apply for access to the Moray and Ainslie private Georgian gardens . The Gallery of Modern Art, Murrayfield, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Inverleith Park, Drumsheugh Baths and the Dean Tennis Club are close by. Stewart’s Melville College, the Mary Erskine School, Fettes College, Broughton High School, St Georges School for Girls, and The Edinburgh Academy are all conveniently situated. The Queensferry Road provides access to the City Bypass, Edinburgh International Airport and the Queensferry Crossing and Haymarket Station is just over half a mile away.

All window furnishings, floor coverings, light fixtures, appliances (both integrated and free standing) are included in the sale. No warranties, guarantees or inventory will be provided.

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EPC: D
Council Tax: G - £4062.52 inclusive of water and sewage* (*based on 2025/2026 tax year) - The City of Edinburgh Council
Tenure: Freehold
Electricity Supply: Mains connection – electric meter and consumer unit located within the basement hallway cupboard
Water Supply: Scottish Water
Sewerage: Scottish Water
Heating: Mains gas - boiler and radiators
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 surrounding streets under zone 1A (Permits obtained upon application to The City of Edinburgh Council and payment of fees)
Factor: There is no building factor associated with this property
All statements contained herein are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed and interested parties must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.