1 bed second floor flat for sale in Canongate

This impressive 2nd floor flat forms part of a historical A-Listed building dating from the 1740s, quietly tucked away within a quaint courtyard setting just off the Canongate within the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town. The leafy central courtyard is a delightful green space well tended by the Chessels Court Resident’s Association providing a peaceful setting just yards from the vibrant and bustling Canongate and Royal Mile. The property itself is of remarkable proportions and is flooded with excellent natural light throughout and displaying a fantastic wealth of character and charm with stunning original ornate features. Block 3 houses only 4 flats, with only one flat occupying each floor of the building. The entrance door opens to a delightful, light filled hallway with window to front. It provides excellent storage provisions including a utility cupboard and provides access to all rooms. The main hub of this fine home is the substantial south-facing sittingroom/diningroom, affording a delightful leafy aspect to the rear with views of Holyrood Park/The Crags. Offering an array of original features including the fireplace with stunning decorative mirror surround, Edinburgh press, cornice work, ceiling rose and lovely high ceilings to name but a few! The modern kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with built-in gas hob with hood above and separate built-in electric oven. There is a fitted cupboard providing extra storage and houses the combi boiler with a further original fireplace with the most impressive, detailed wall feature above. The sizeable west-facing double bedroom with twin windows to the side, has a beautiful, ornate central mirror surround, providing a great addition to the room. Located off the bedroom is small study room with window to front, once the ‘prayer’ room. The shower room again with window to the side, provides good natural light and comprises of a white three piece suite with mains shower. In addition, there is access to a large shared attic with window, accessible from the communal stairwell and the property further benefits from gas central heating with combi boiler and sash and case windows with secondary glazing to the sittingroom, bedroom and study room. There is a delightful central courtyard providing lovely green space with established borders and for the car owner, permit parking is available within the vicinity. Council Tax Band - E