62/2 Blacket Place, Edinburgh, EH9 1RJ

The property

Rarely available, impressive, well-presented and unique two-bedroom, duplex flat occupying the ground and basement floors of a stone-built, converted Victorian town house in the Blacket area, south of Edinburgh city centre. The property is entered via a shared entrance vestibule/hall, and comprises an upper hall and two double bedrooms on ground level, and a lower hall, living room, kitchen and bathroom on basement level. This charming flat retains many fine period features, such as ornate cornicework and ceiling roses, working shutters, original sash windows, and a traditional fireplace. Features include partial wood double glazing, gas central heating, entryphone, and good storage, with private front and rear gardens. Ample permit parking is also available on Blacket Place and on surrounding local streets. Blacket is a quiet residential location bordering the bustling and desirable area of Newington, with its extensive choice of shops, bars, and restaurants. Roughly a mile south, The Cameron Toll Centre offers a variety of high-street shops and a superstore. The property is located within close proximity to Edinburgh University, The Royal Infirmary, and the Commonwealth Pool, whilst large open spaces can be found at Holyrood Park, approximately half a mile from the flat, and offering access to Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags. A great public transport service also runs along nearby Minto Street into the city centre, with Princes Street less than a mile and a half away.