3 bedroom apartment

CLOSING DATE TUES 25TH APRIL AT 12 NOON

A rarely available opportunity to acquire a two storey, double fronted main door flat designed by the renowned William Playfair.

Description

8 Leopold Place provides a unique opportunity to acquire a double fronted main door flat, designed by William Playfair. Occupying the ground and lower ground floor of a Grade A-Listed townhouse built in 1827, the property has spacious and flexible accommodation spanning over 2,400 square feet.

Approached by two cast iron gates and set back from the street, the front door opens onto a welcoming vestibule with with original decorated engraved glass and Georgian floor tiles. This leads to the spacious hallway, in which the wooden floor is of particular note, as it was once part of the stage at the Edinburgh Playhouse; a rare opportunity to walk the boards of the second largest theatre in the United Kingdom.

The bow-ended sitting room is located at the front of the property and retains many fine period details, including intricate cornicing, two large sash and case windows with working shutters, and an original fireplace with log burning stove. Across the hallway is the impressive library which boasts breath-taking cornicing and rare ceiling plasterwork in impeccable condition. The kitchen dining room is generous in size, and is well equipped with a variety of floor and wall mounted units.

There are three double bedrooms in the property, as well as two shower rooms and two separate WCs. The principal bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes, and all bedrooms enjoy a quiet position at the rear of the property.

Resident's permit parking is available upon application, and the new tram terminus at Picardy Place is situated close by linking numerous parts of the city within minutes.

Location

Located at the east end of the New Town, Leopold Place is particularly well positioned for all the amenities of the city centre with a wide variety of local specialist shops and restaurants nearby.

The block comprising 8 Leopold Place forms part of Playfair's Eastern New Town scheme, and as such is an important example of the work of one of Scotland's leading early 19th century architects. Playfair was one of the major driving forces of the Greek Revival in Edinburgh at this time, and his public commissions such as the National Monument, the Royal Institution and the National Gallery gave strength to Edinburgh's reputation as the Athens of the North.

Owners can apply for access to Regent Gardens and enjoy open parklands, tennis court and woodland within minutes of the flat.

The open spaces of Inverleith Park, the Royal Botanic Garden, Holyrood Park and Calton Hill are within easy reach and the area is convenient for a variety of private and local schools.

The fashionable Broughton Street is within easy walking, as is John Lewis, Harvey Nichols, George Street and Princes Street. There is an excellent choice of cultural activities in the vicinity including theatres, cinemas and museums.

The new tram terminus at Picardy Place is situated close by linking numerous parts of the city within minutes. Waverley train station and bus links to Edinburgh airport are close by.

Square Footage: 2,462 sq ft



Additional Info

Grade A-Listed

Fixtures and fittings: Curtains included as they are custom made, light fittings included apart from those in the principal bedroom.