2 bed flat for sale

Scotland Street, New Town, Edinburgh EH3

Impressive main door, garden property in Edinburgh's New Town.

Description
21a Scotland Street is an impressive, main door garden flat in Edinburgh's sought after New Town. In addition to the well proportioned and excellent living space there is an attractive private garden and a smart private front courtyard with spacious lined cellars and purpose built utility room.

The property is accessed through it's own front door and upon entering, one is immediately struck by it's long and spacious entrance hall, with large storage cupboards and a wine cellar. Traditional Caithness flagstones pave the hall and lead to the main reception areas to the rear.

The spacious sitting room is the perfect place for relaxation and entertaining. It benefits from cleverly designed storage and lighting with ample room for more storage.

The adjoining kitchen provides excellent space to dine with direct garden views and access. The kitchen itself is modern and contemporary, equipped with quality Neff appliances and sleek finishes to give a lovely feel in which to dine.

There are two spacious double bedroom, one of which is to the rear of the property overlooking the private garden. This benefits from a walk in wardrobe and separate bathroom access that through clever door placement can be utilised as an en-suite.

The second bedroom overlooks the quiet private front courtyard and has good sized storage and recently restored working wooden shutters. A large stylish and modern bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower is adjacent to this room.

The private walled rear garden provides the perfect place in which to relax, as it provides a peaceful, sunny oasis away from the buzz of the city. There is a large decked area with wall heater and a generously sized garden ideal for both a retreat or hosting friends and family.

There is access from the garden to a locked rear lane to East Scotland Street Lane, for which 21a possess a key. The garden and rear of the property also enjoy the lovely daytime view of the Edinburgh 'Pepperpot' and it's beautiful stained glass windows at night.

21a is in a highly desirable residential area surrounded by parks and amenities, and provides a fantastic opportunity for a range of buyers; from young professionals, to families, downsizers or those looking for a quality city pied-a-terre.

Location
Located in Edinburgh's prestigious Georgian New Town, Scotland Street is a quiet residential area (made famous by Alexander McCall Smith's novels) is only 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 shops, restaurants, coffee shops and fashionable bars are also only a short walk away.

The new Edinburgh St James centre is located within 1 mile, with an abundance of shopping, restaurants, bars and foodmarkets.

St Andrew's Square which benefits from a Gleneagles townhouse club, Harvey Nichols and designer shops on Multrees Walk is situated s short stroll away and provides access to Edinburgh's tram network.

Edinburgh international airport can be easily reached by bus or tram within 30 minutes. Nearby Edinburgh Waverley train station connects Edinburgh with London within four and a half hours.

For larger shopping facilities, there is a Tesco supermarket at Canonmills, a Waitrose in Comely Bank and a Sainsbury's at Blackhall, all of which are within a 10 minute drive. For the outdoor enthusiast, walks can be enjoyed along The Water of Leith, in The Royal Botanical Gardens and in Inverleith Park.

Located at the end of Scotland Street is the King George V Park which provides excellent facilities for children of all ages and dog owners.

Also within walking distance are the Drummond Place tennis courts.

There are excellent schools on the north side of the City including The Edinburgh Academy, the Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools and Fettes College.

Square Footage: 1,452 sq ft





Additional Info
Listing: The property is B listed and lies within the New Town Conservation Area

Fixtures & Fitting: All fitted carpets, light fittings, integrated kitchen appliances, and wardrobe in the principle bedroom are included in the sale.

All other furniture including that in the garden, washing machine and tumble dryer are excluded from the sale.