Property description
** new to the market ** Superb four bedroom a-listed Georgian apartment arranged over three levels (ground, first and top), forming the principal part of a beautiful mid-terrace building on one of Edinburgh?s finest residential streets in the very heart of the New Town. The property retains many fine and decorative examples of the era, its exceptional facade embellished with wrought iron basket balconies, expansive sash and case windows with working shutters, marble mantelpieces, a breathtaking cupola, plasterwork and cornicing. A spectacular drawing room with double doors opening into a family sitting/dining room and kitchen area will make a fantastic space to entertain. With elevated, rear-facing views as far as Fife, Heriot Row also benefits from being a one sided street with a beautiful outlook onto Queens Street Gardens (residents are eligible to apply for membership subject to waiting times). With the central shopping streets of George Street and Princes Street only minutes away as well as all the cultural attractions of the city centre, excellent local amenities and close proximity to some of Edinburgh?s best private schooling, this will make a fantastic family home, located within the unesco world heritage area of the city.
Accommodation comprises:
Ground Floor:
Entrance vestibule;
First Floor:
Drawing room; sitting/dining room; kitchen
Top Floor:
Principal bedroom; ensuite shower room; family bathroom; two further double bedrooms; study/small double bedroom
situation:
A beautiful cobbled street with an elegant facade, Heriot Row is situated in a central location with close proximity to the city centre. This A listed area of the New Town looks very much the same as when it was built, a complete Georgian townscape which is designated a unesco world heritage site due to its architectural importance.
George Street and Princes Street, along with several historic and cultural attractions of Edinburgh?s city centre are only a few minutes walk away, whilst the neighbouring area of Stockbridge is a vibrant hub with excellent amenities such as galleries, bars, restaurants, coffee shops and a street food market. Ample green space surrounds the area with parks, cycle paths and Botanical Gardens. Residents are eligible for membership of Queen Street Gardens, the private gardens opposite the property (subject to waiting times).
There is excellent local and private schooling in the vicinity including The Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College. The area benefits from zoned parking and easy access to Edinburgh?s public transport network, Waverley and Haymarket stations, the city bypass and Edinburgh International Airport.
AmenitiesCouncil Tax Band: H