Description
Rarely available, this elegantly proportioned, spacious two bedroomed apartment is a hidden gem quite unlike anything else in the City Centre, forming the entire top (third) floor of a fully restored, early 19th Century, Georgian B Listed tenement in the historic Grassmarket - one of the oldest public squares in Edinburgh.
Accessed through an entryphone gated close and stair door, there are only two other owner-occupied apartments in the secure, well maintained common stair - one on each landing - sitting above long established family business, Designer Knitwear shop and Grassmarket institution for over 40 years, "Bill Baber". Uniquely for the Old Town, they benefit from a shared, suntrap walled garden, originally laid out by philanthropic Landscape Architect, Norah Geddes at the beginning of the 20th Century.
With open views across the treetops to the Grassmarket to the front and up to the Castle at the rear, this beautifully restored apartment boasts tall ceilings and large windows which bring in a plentiful supply of natural light. It represents an excellent contemporary home for a single person, couple, small family and as an investment opportunity.
To the front, the twin windowed, bow-ended Sitting Room flooded with natural light enjoys a tranquil setting. There is also an adjoining twin windowed, second Reception Room currently used as a Dining Room with a traditional box bed, which could be adapted for use as the Principal Bedroom. All four South facing windows have bespoke, heritage, secondary glazing.
The stylish, fully integrated, dining kitchen comprises top of the range appliances including gas hob, extractor, electric oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and a wine rack. There is a well proportioned bedroom to the rear of the property and completing the accommodation is a four piece Philippe Starck Shower Room.
Further benefits include a welcoming entrance hall with original cornicing, excellent storage and gas central heating, with a recently installed condensing combi-boiler.
Very private and secure
Curved walls and arched hallway
Non-functioning fireplaces
Bespoke secondary glazing
Working shutters throughout
Wifi controlled Gas central heating
Considerable loft storage
Bright and spacious Sitting Room
Principal Bedroom/Dining room
Second Bedroom
Breakfasting Kitchen
Luxurious Shower Room
Secluded, low-maintenance, shared garden
Ample on-street residents' permit parking
EPC: D
Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold.
Viewing by appointment via Rettie & Co.
