2 bed top floor flat for sale in West End

Filled with character, individuality and brightness, this charming flatted conversion is within Edinburgh’s prestigious New Town. It occupies the entire top floor of a former end terraced townhouse by John Chesser (Listed Category B). This most desirable apartment (97 sqm) is filled with natural light and boasts a private stone balcony affording extensive views over Edinburgh’s skyline. It has a proven rental history which would currently command a monthly rental figure of £2000, proving demand is extremely high in this much-sought after location. There is a large living room featuring an impressive original fireplace, sanded floor and cornicing. With a wide window formation, the separate fitted kitchen/dining room gives direct access to the balcony. Both bedrooms are good doubles and the bathroom is fitted with timeless white sanitary ware. The building was subdivided into four separate apartments circa 1930's and retains the classic oversailing stepped entrance and black cast-iron railings. The elegant entrance door with fan light has a secure entry system serving the three apartments. Gas central heating is operated by a combi boiler installed circa 9 years ago and this has been serviced and maintained regularly. Learmonth Terrace and surrounding streets offer a mixture of zoned permit bays and payment meters. Learmonth Terrace is a qualifying address for application to become a member of the wonderful 7-acre Dean Garden. This is a large pleasure garden of over seven acres which directly borders the Water of Leith for which the annual membership is currently £180.00 per annum. Beside the Dean Bridge and right on the boundary with the West End and Stockbridge, Learmonth Terrace is a prominent and truly classical crescent of free renaissance style built in 1874. It is a significant part of Edinburgh’s much admired New Town, a protected Conservation Area and World Heritage Site. This central cobbled setting is a few minutes’ walk away from a wealth of coffee shops, restaurants and bars to suit all tastes, wine merchants and speciality food stores. The location also offers very ready access to the vibrant West End, Princes Street, George Street, large retail fashion outlets, schools, supermarkets, art museums and other major tourist attractions. The delights of the Water of Leith Walkway and Inverleith Park are very close by. Waverley Rail Station, the main bus station, airport terminus and tram routes are all only a short walk away. Yards away is the Dean Tennis & Squash Club, and there are sports and swimming pools in the vicinity. All carpets, curtains, cooker hood, hob and oven are included. The washer/drier and dishwasher are also included. All light fittings including chandelier in hall are included as well as the extra large rug in the living room. The property is in Council Tax band E and has a D EPC rating. To view telephone Agents on 0131 229 3399 (0759 58 206011 out with office hours).