London Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3

Immaculately presented and beautifully proportioned first floor apartment in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town.

Description

13/1 London Street is a beautifully proportioned and exceptionally bright first-floor apartment, situated in Edinburgh’s highly sought-after New Town. Offering generous and flexible living space, the property boasts three double bedrooms and two expansive reception rooms, all while retaining a wealth of original period features throughout.

Upon entering the apartment one is welcomed by an inviting entrance hall, paved with original large flagstones, providing access to the main living areas and setting the tone for the rest of the home. The principal bedroom is particularly spacious, enhanced by two large sash and case windows that draw in an abundance of natural light and a substantial built-in closet ideal for storage. The bedroom benefits from cornicing and central rose features sensitively decorated with farrow and ball muted tones. Adjacent to this is bedroom three, which offers excellent versatility; generously apportioned to accommodate a double bed, it would also make an ideal home office or study.

To the left of the hall lies bedroom two, another bright and well-proportioned bedroom that maintains the property’s sense of space and light.

The heart of the home comprises a large living room and a spacious kitchen/dining room both superb communal areas. The kitchen/dining room benefits from two generous south-facing windows that flood the room with natural light. There is ample space for separate seating area whilst hosting a large dining table, complemented by an abundance of wall and base units for storage and functionality. A charming wood burning stove set within the original marble surround makes this an ideal entertaining space

The elegant living room is positioned to the north, with two sizeable windows, original coercing and central rose with a gas-burning stove. This generously proportioned room offers an inviting space in which to relax or entertain.

Completing the accommodation is a well-equipped bathroom, a separate WC, and a practical utility room. Additional benefits include two further storage cupboards, offering practical solutions for everyday living and an under street cellar.

Location

Located in Edinburgh’s prestigious New Town, a Unesco World Heritage Site, London Street is a broad Georgian street situated a few minutes walk from Princes Street and George Street - the main retail and commercial thoroughfares of Edinburgh’s city centre.

The cosmopolitan areas of Stockbridge and Broughton Street which offer an array of local specialist shops, restaurants, coffee shops and fashionable bars are only a short walk away.

St Andrew’s Square which benefits from a Gleneagles townhouse club, Harvey Nichols and designer stores on Multrees Walk is situated a short stroll away and provides easy access to Edinburgh's tram network. There is an excellent choice of cultural activities in the vicinity including theatres, cinemas, museums and art galleries whilst Drummond Place tennis courts, The Royal Botanical Gardens, Inverleith Park and the Water of Leith provide ample outdoor activities.

The area is convenient for local and private schooling, including Edinburgh Academy, Fettes College, and Erskine Stewart Melville schools.

Square Footage: 1,823 sq ft



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Factoring: The apartment currently has access to the Queen Street Gardens for a modest annual fee, which could be reapplied for upon purchase.