Glencairn Crescent, West End, Edinburgh, EH12

This elegant and spacious two/three-bedroom top-floor apartment is on one of the most desirable Victorian crescents in the heart of Edinburgh's West End. UNFURNISHED for maximum flexibility. Available 20 August!

A grand communal entrance way and an elegant staircase lead to the property from the street. This is not your typical communal entranceway and is bursting with original features, including the 19th-century floor tiling, ornate cornicing and hardwood bannisters.

Upon entering the property, you are greeted by a large welcoming hallway that connects all rooms. This has handy storage cupboards for housing outerwear and cleaning equipment.

Many of the property’s original features remain, including ornate cornice work, ceiling roses and sash and case windows with working shutters.

There is a large room with idyllic views over the private gardens and a grand fireplace that would make an ideal living room or main bedroom. Just off this grand room is an adjacent room with its own lightwell that is noted as the dining room/study on the floorplan, but could easily be used as a guest bedroom.

The other room at the front of the property is a good size and has a large, mirrored wardrobe, making it an excellent bedroom. While the remaining room at the rear of the property (which is almost equal in size) looks out towards the neighbouring gardens to the south.

There is a good-sized family bathroom with a shower over bath and a modern, fully-fitted kitchen.

Glencairn Crescent is one of the most eye-catching streets within Edinburgh’s New Town Conservation Area. It overlooks the private communal gardens that lie between it and Eglinton Crescent to the north. The property comes with the ability to apply for access to these beautifully maintained gardens.

While in the property, it is easy to forget that you are right in the heart of Scotland's capital city.

The West End is in the centre of the city and is the home of Edinburgh's main financial district. Within a 10-minute walk of the property, there are several supermarkets (including a Sainsbury's, a Co-op and a Tesco), over dozens of bars, countless restaurants and takeaways, a pharmacy and a host of specialist shops and cafes. The Water of Leith (with its natural riverside walks) are just 15 minutes away on foot.

The property is also ideal for those who want to make the most of city living. It is less than a 10-minute walk from Haymarket (with its railway station, independent restaurants and cosy cafes), George Street (with its designer shops, classy restaurants and swanky bars) and Lothian Road (with its unique restaurants, big-name pubs and theatre venues). Being so central, it also has fantastic bus and tram links to elsewhere in the city, including the airport.

This property would suit a professional couple or a small family due to its proximity to the city centre and the excellent nearby private nurseries and schools.

Deposit: £2700 EPC rating: E. Landlord Registration Number: 880615/230/28061. Letting Agent Registration Number: LARN1812036.