About Edinburgh City Centre
If you are looking for a home in Edinburgh City Centre, you've come to the right place. Below we've compiled information on the market in Edinburgh City Centre and what it's like to live in the area so you can decide if it's right for you.
Edinburgh City Centre at a glance*
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What it is like to live in Edinburgh City Centre
The heart of the Scottish capital has a wide variety of flats and houses for sale in many different styles and price ranges. With the fabulous Edinburgh Castle at its heart, Edinburgh City Centre is a great district to live in.
You have a wonderful mix of retail, leisure and entertainment options on your doorstep. Houses for sale in Edinburgh City Centre have a variety of styles. There is the free flowing nature of the Old Town, the planned New Town and very popular areas such as Stockbridge or Broughton which have their own unique feel and community. This district is very much at the core of the famous Edinburgh Festivals.
Included in this district is the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Edinburgh World Heritage works to conserve and enhance the World Heritage Site, by providing grants for property owners, managing conservation projects and the policies of the World Heritage Site Management Plan.
Edinburgh City Centre is also home to the University of Edinburgh, making it a great option for students or anyone looking for a Buy-to-Let property.
When it's time to visit the rest of the city or leave the city for a weekend, Edinburgh City Centre is home to two train stations: Waverley and Haymarket, as well as the tram system and buses.
Lifestyle and entertainment
Edinburgh City Centre is famous for its attractions.
There's the famous Edinburgh Castle, Scottish National Gallery, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, National Museum of Scotland, and the Royal Mile. On top of that there's a plethora of dining options, as well as bars and nightclubs open until the early hours.
Shopping is also impressive in Edinburgh City Centre, with Prices Street and St James' Quarter boasting the majority of well-known high-street names. Then when you wander around the winding, cobbled streets you'll find no shortage of independent stores.
Property types in Edinburgh City Centre
Edinburgh's City Centre is a home to a wide number of the classic tenement flats that Edinburgh is known for. You can view our selection of classic flats here. There are also houses available, especially townhouses. You can view houses for sale in Edinburgh City Centre here.
Find your home in Edinburgh City Centre
With many years’ experience in the property market, ESPC's friendly advisors will be able to offer informative suggestions regarding property in Edinburgh City Centre. Phone us on 0131 624 8000, send an email to support@espc.com, or pop into our Property Information Centre on George Street in Edinburgh.
We can also send the latest Edinburgh City Centre properties direct to your inbox, simply sign up to a My ESPC account, tell us your search criteria, your wants and needs and we’ll email you when homes are listed that match what you are looking for.
Once you’ve found your dream home, your ESPC solicitor agent can guide you through all the steps of buying a house or flat, such as putting in an offer and completing all the legal aspects of your purchase.
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Areas in Edinburgh City Centre
Decided that Edinburgh City Centre is right for you and now need to decide on where to live? Click on the locations below to find out more about the different areas.
- Belford
- Bellevue
- Broughton
- Calton
- Canongate
- Canonmills
- Comely Bank
- Dean
- Fountainbridge
- Grassmarket
- Haymarket
- Lauriston
- New Town
- Old Town
- Pleasance
- South Side
- St Leonards
- Stockbridge
- Tollcross
- West End