Forrest Road, Edinburgh, EH1

Letting details
- Let available date:
- 03/04/2026
- Deposit:
- £805A deposit provides security for a landlord against damage, or unpaid rent by a tenant.Read more about deposit in our glossary page.
- Min. Tenancy:
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- Let type:
- Long term
- Furnish type:
- Furnished
- Council Tax:
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Flat Share
- BEDROOMS
1
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
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Key features
- No Agent Fees
- Room Only (Shared Flat)
- Students Can Enquire
- Property Reference Number: 1733126
Description
Looking for someone who fits in well with a friendly, all-female household.
The room. One spacious (4.57 x 3.91m) and bright room in an exceptionally quiet, well-proportioned top-floor HMO flat. Located centrally at 59 Forrest Road, just a few minutes' walk from Edinburgh University (the Meadows, the main University Library, George Square, McEwan Hall, and the EU student union, Edinburgh Art College) and the city centre (five minutes from the Grassmarket and ten minutes from Princes Street). An excellent bus service operates just outside, providing quick and convenient travel around the city.
The Property. This spacious five-bedroom flat is on the fourth floor of a traditional tenement building. Currently, the other four rooms are occupied by four lovely girls who study at Edinburgh University. It is an ideal home for students, as all bedrooms are large, fully furnished, and offer ample storage. Suitable for MSc, PhD, final-year undergraduate students, or professionals.
The flat has been fully furnished to a very high standard.
o Huge flat, total floor area (169 m²)
o 5 very large double bedrooms with exceptional storage and desk space
o Bedroom furniture includes a mirror, spacious wardrobes, double beds, a mattress, a desk, a swivel chair, a relaxing chair and a desk lamp.
o New kitchen appliances (large fridge/freezer, washing machine, separate dryer, microwave, toaster, kettle, etc.)
o The kitchen is fully equipped with pots, cutlery, utensils, mugs, plates, etc.
o Three relatively new, tiled, and fully fitted bathrooms (two with large walk-in showers & storage units).
o Virgin Media broadband with a top speed of up to 1GB available (not included in rent)
o Double glazing
o Gas-fired central heating
o Council tax: Band F
o EPC rating: Band D
o HMO licence for 5 people
o Experienced landlord
Available from 3 April 2026.
Reference and affordability checks apply.
Property licensed for 5 individual occupants.
Pets are considered on a case-by-case basis
Strictly no smoking inside the property.
Applications
References are required, along with a security deposit equal to 1 month’s rent.
Summary & Exclusions:
- Rent Amount: £805.00 per month (£185.77 per week)
- Deposit / Bond: £805.00
- 5 Bedroom Property (1 room currently available for rent)
- 3 Bathrooms
- Property comes furnished
- Available to move in from 03 April 2026
- Maximum number of tenants is 1
- DSS enquiries welcome
- Students welcome to enquire
- Pets considered / by arrangement
- No Smokers
- Family Friendly
- Bills not included
- No Parking Available
- No Garden Access
- EPC Rating: EPC Not Required (Shared Accommodation)
If calling, please quote reference: 1733126
Fees:
You will not be charged any admin fees.
** Contact today to book a viewing and have the landlord show you round! **
Request Details form responded to 24/7, with phone bookings available 9am-9pm, 7 days a week.
OpenRent is on the Scottish Letting Agent Register, registration number LARN1809026
The landlord is on the Scottish Landlord Register, registration number 605004/230/12101
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- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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