1/2 Dunbar's Close, 137 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BW

The property

A completely renovated, first floor flat designed with sustainability in mind and great attention to detail. Environmentally conscientious present owner installed insulation, sound proofing and used LED lighting and sustainable materials: reclaimed maple flooring, cork tiles and bamboo cabinet doors. The kitchen has been fitted with many storage units, polished granite worktops, and mirrored splashbacks. The flat has magnet-closing Italian doors, and many other designer-line elements. Separate laundry room is accessed from the stair-landing. It has incredible views to the rear looking over the Dunbar's Close public gardens, towards Calton Hill and Canongate Kirk. To the front there are views of the Royal Mile. It is conveniently situated approx. 7 min walk from Waverley train station, Princess Street, University of Edinburgh and Holyrood Park. This is a warm, cosy, contemporary home in this historic central setting on Royal Mile and is an attractive option for professionals and is undoubtedly popular for tourists. Edinburgh's historic Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, enjoys an unbeatable location with a 260-acre park, world-class amenities, and the capital's most treasured historic landmarks all on the doorstep. A haven for students, visitors, and locals alike, the area is brimming with cafés, bars and restaurants serving world-class cuisine, and hosts some of the capital's best nightclubs and renowned live music venues. Residents are just a few minutes' walk from sprawling Holyrood Park, which is home to rugged Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags, as well as St Margaret's Loch and the ruins of St Antony's Chapel. The Royal Mile, with Edinburgh Castle at its head and the Palace of Holyrood house at its foot, is also just a short walk away, as are numerous cultural and heritage attractions, namely The National Museum of Scotland, Surgeons' Hall Museums, Scottish Parliament, University of Edinburgh and The Queen's Gallery. In the summer months the Old Town is transformed into the epicentre of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and welcomes thousands of performers and spectators from around the globe. The area is served by an excellent range of local services and amenities and is just a short walk from more extensive retail outlets on Princes Street and George Street. Although the Old Town is ideal for navigating the city on foot or by bike, there is also no shortage of public buses, as well as national rail services from Waverley station and tram links from Princes Street. The property falls within the catchment area for Royal Mile Primary School and James Gillespie's High School.