1 bed ground floor flat for sale in New Town

Property highlight: South facing windows in the kitchen/dining room which flood the flat with natural light.

Forming part of a handsome A-Listed Georgian townhouse situated in Edinburgh's New Town Conservation Area, 19/1 Claremont Crescent is an extremely impressive one bedroom ground floor flat with generous proportions and elegant period features. Claremont Crescent was designed by William Burn, the architect of Edinburgh Academy and the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, and constructed in the 1820s. At it's centre lie a wonderful communal garden. The main front door leads into a grand shared entrance hall with sweeping staircase, flagstone floor and large cupola. On entering the flat, there is a central hall with a large cloak cupboard and further storage cupboard which houses the boiler. The magnificent sitting room has a large fireplace with marble manltepiece and log burning stove and two large windows offering lovely views to the north. Double doors lead to the kitchen/dining room which offers lovely south facing views towards Claremont Crescent Garden. The double bedroom has extremely generous proportions and offers leafy views to the rear. A Jack-and-Jill style bathroom, with separate shower enclosure, has a door from the double bedroom and the hall. Residents have access to the beautifully maintained communal garden which lies at the centre of Claremont Crescent. There is an annual fee of £150 for gardening and tree maintenance. Whilst residents can apply for a parking permit, the flat also has access to a secure parking area situated to the rear of the building (with access from Broughton Road). The Local Area Whilst the property is situated within the New Town Conservation area, the surrounding area is generally regarded as Bellevue. It is a highly desirable residential area located just to the north of Edinburgh's city centre, bordered by Stockbridge to the west and Canonmills/Inverleith to the north. It is known for its charming architecture, tree-lined streets, and lively community. Broughton Road is a short walk away and offers a superb mix of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. For larger shopping requirements, there is a Tesco supermarket and Lidl at Canonmills. Nearby attractions include the Royal Botanic Garden, St James Quarter, The Edinburgh Playhouse and the Water of Leith Walkway. Bellevue is also well-connected to the rest of Edinburgh, with excellent bus services and a nearby tram stop at the top of Leith Walk. Extras All curtains, blinds, carpets and kitchen appliances are included in the sale price as are the freestanding drawer unit, glass cabinet and butchers trolley in the kitchen and the wardrobe in the bedroom.