1 Bed Flat, Gayfield Square, EH1

Private Main Door 1 Bedroom Flat

The apartment is accessed by a private front door and occupies the ground floor of a traditional, classical fronted Georgian townhouse. Conveniently raised from the street level, the apartment is situated in the prestigious New Town area of Edinburgh, a short walk to the city centre. This tastefully decorated and elegant, fully furnished one bedroom flat has many original late Georgian/Regency features, including dado panelling, high ceilings, cornicing, shutters and a beautiful timber and marble fireplace. High standard of décor throughout. Virgin Superfast fibre broadband connection is available.

Living Room

Bright, spacious room with large Georgian shuttered windows
Beautiful Regency fireplace
Large Chesterfield sofa bed
Dining area for up to 6 people

Full ceiling height bookshelves


Fully Fitted Kitchen

Bright with modern appliances

Oven with gas hob

Freezer
Fridge
Washing machine
Dishwasher


Bedroom

Beautiful fully panelled room

Quiet location to the rear of the building
Overlooking secluded garden
Large shuttered window
Double bed
Large his and hers walk-in wardrobes

Hall

Spacious hall

Store 1: walk-in with ample storage space

Store 2: cupboard with hanging rail and shelving

Bathroom

Full size bath with powerful rain effect shower head above

WC and wash basin with storage below

Council tax band C

Landlord Registration number: 628094/230/24111

Neighbourhood overview

Gayfield Square is a highly desirable Georgian Square which enjoys a peaceful aspect with all the benefits of the vibrant city centre on its doorstep. The neighbourhood is very safe and friendly, with a police station situated in the square. The garden in the centre of the Square can be enjoyed by guests at any time of the year and is a nice spot for relaxation and picnics. The flat is within easy walking distance of many Edinburgh attractions, including the main shopping street of Princes Street, National Museum of Scotland, the Playhouse Theatre and the Omni Centre which features a large multi-screen cinema, Nuffield Health Gym and several restaurants and bars. A very convenient Tesco Metro supermarket (6am to 11pm) is five minutes walk from the flat on Picardy Place. Around the corner from Gayfield Square is the highly regarded Broughton Street, with its many local bars, restaurants and speciality shops including an independent fishmongers, Italian deli and organic food shops. Gayfield Creative Spaces, a vibrant art space showcasing the work of local artists, is directly opposite the flat. If you enjoy being outdoors then there are many great spaces near Gayfield Square, including Calton Hill with its spectacular views over the city, Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat. There is also a car free cycle path along the Water of Leith and cycle hire on the nearby Leith Walk.

Getting around

The transport links near this city centre flat are excellent. There is a bus stop on Gayfield Square that will take you everywhere. The property is also close to the main bus station with buses which go all over the UK, including to London and the Highlands. The tram stop on York Place, which is five minutes walk from the flat, runs to and from the airport every five minutes with a journey time of 35 minutes. Another option for airport transport is the Airport Bus which leaves from Waverley Bridge, just off Princes Street, every ten minutes, with a journey time of 25 minutes. The train station is also very convenient. It is a ten minute walk from the flat with links across the UK. Car hire from Avis and Budget is available less than a minute away from the property, at the end of the street. There are an additional three car hire companies within a five minute walk; Enterprise on Annandale Street, Hertz on Picardy Place and Sixt on Greenside Row. There is also a camper van hire business (Bonnie Campers) on Broughton Street. On street parking in Gayfield Square and nearby streets is free at the weekend and Monday to Friday before 8.30 am and after 5.30 pm. Outwith these hours parking can be paid for using ticket machines on the square. Free all day parking can be found five minutes drive from Gayfield Square

Ideal for professional/professional couple. Employment, landlord and financial references are required.