3 bed flat for sale New Town | 28/6 Gayfield Square EH1 | ESPC

Set on the top floor of an attractive A-listed Georgian tenement in the New Town, this spacious city home boasts splendid period features and some of the capital’s finest amenities on its doorstep.

Dating from 1807, the classical property offers a generous footprint with over 2020 sq. feet of flexible accommodation including a large living room, a dining kitchen, three double bedrooms, a study, a bathroom, and a contemporary shower room.

Stepping into the period home you are welcomed by high ceilings framed by cornicing and a typical Georgian arch. Enjoying a sunny southwest-aspect through double sash-and-case windows with working shutters, is a delightful living room with traditional wall panels. Arranged around a fireplace with an intricately detailed Georgian surround, the living room offers the perfect space for relaxation and socialising. Set at the rear of the property is dining kitchen, complete with working shutters, a tall period fire-surround and a clothes pulley. The kitchen comes with a range of wall and base units and a free- standing cooker, while the appliances and sink area is recessed and part open to the rest of the kitchen.

The principal bedroom is vast space offering wonderful flexibility for various uses. Echoing the layout and dimensions of the living room, the room also benefits from a Georgian fireplace, Douglas Fir floorboards and twin windows with working shutters. The other two bedrooms are both generous doubles with bedroom two enjoying fitted storage space. A study, accessed from either the living room or bedroom three, is a sunny space for working or studying from home. Competing the attractive accommodation is a three-piece contemporary shower room, a three-piece bathroom, and a deep storeroom.

Externally the flat is located opposite the leafy Gayfield Square gardens and permit parking is available outside the property.

Rating – C.

Area
Nestled in the heart of the New Town, the property enjoys a prime location in Edinburgh’s most prestigious postcode. Its excellent situation offers residents the finest amenities the capital has to offer, all within easy walking distance. On your doorstep you will find a superb choice of top-rated restaurants, cafes, fashionable bars and clusters of small speciality shops. The New Town hosts world-class shopping outlets including Harvey Nichols, John Lewis, Multrees Walk at St. Andrew Square, and St James Quarter, while Princes Street is lined with all the top name High Street retailers. Stockbridge offers a unique village atmosphere and the independent outlets here are arguably some of the best in the country. A selection of some of Scotland’s finest art galleries are all in close proximity including the National Portrait Gallery, the Gallery of Modern Art and the Scottish National Galleries. For days out, picnics or scenic walks the tranquil Water of Leith at Stockbridge and the colourful Royal Botanic Gardens are both nearby. Edinburgh boasts some of the best private schools in the country. Both Fettes and Edinburgh Academy are close by, along with excellent state schools. For commuting to any part of the city or other parts of the country, the area offers an abundance of public transport services. The tram line runs from nearby all the way to the airport, whilst there are over 35 bus routes departing from the area and Waverley Station is conveniently close.