Flat for sale in Thistle Street, New Town, Edinburgh EH2

Rarely available and immaculately presented two bedroom first floor flat in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town.

Description
37A/2 Thistle Street is an immaculate two bedroom apartment first floor apartment. The property is in a fantastic location, tucked away on a cobblestoned street in the heart of Edinburgh's city centre. Just moments away are some of the best restaurants, bars and retail shops in the city.

Thistle Street was planned in 1767 as part of James Craig's design and named after the national flower of Scotland.

The accommodation is accessed via a well maintained communal stair and the property's own front door opens to a welcoming reception hall from which the accommodation flows. The flat itself is positioned above the jewellery studio below.

A large open plan kitchen/living room is located to the front, with three south facing windows looking over Thistle Street. The spacious and well equipped kitchen has numerous wall and base units, as well as fitted appliances including an oven, induction hob and full size fridge freezer. Solid wood flooring runs throughout the room and there is an ornate fireplace set within a contemporary mantle. Working shutters also feature.

The principal bedroom is located to the rear and features a matching fireplace and mantle. The room is spacious with a traditional dado rail running round the room to complete. The second bedroom also sits to the rear and incorporates the old range cooker where the kitchen would have originally been situated. A family bathroom services the flat and there is also an additional storage cupboard accessed from the hall.

The property has generous storage throughout with a storage cupboard in each room, as well a useful cupboard in the hallway that has plumbing for a washing machine.

Permit parking is available on street on application.

Location
Thistle Street is nestled away from the busy thoroughfares, off a quiet cobbled street, yet is only a few yards away from the retail and commercial centre in George Street and Princes Street.

The property enjoys all the benefits of city centre living with a wide variety of shops, bistros and restaurants on the surrounding streets as well as in the West End and Stockbridge which are both nearby. The new St James Quarter, St Andrews Square and Edinburgh’s Financial District are all on the doorstep.

Waverley and Haymarket train stations are also easily accessible, as is the Tram which connects to Edinburgh International Airport. The open spaces of the Royal Botanic Garden, Inverleith Park and the Water of Leith are all within short walking distance while access to private residents’ gardens at Queen Street Gardens can be gained on subscription.

There is a wide range of schools within easy reach on the north side of the city both in the state and private sectors, including The Edinburgh Academy, Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools, Fettes College, St George’s School for Girls, George Heriots and George Watsons. The University of Edinburgh is also within easy reach.

Belford Sports Club is nearby as are a number of Edinburgh's art galleries. There is convenient access westwards to Corstorphine, Edinburgh Park, the city bypass and Edinburgh Airport.

Square Footage: 705 sq ft