21/5 Leopold Place, Edinburgh, EH7 5LB

3 Bed Flat - Top Floor with 2 Reception Rooms

Sale history

£320,000 in November 2015

The property

Spacious and bright three bed top floor flat forming part of an A listed Building built in the 1820s and designed by William Henry Playfair, the architect responsible for the National Gallery. Leopold Place was part of Playfair’s Eastern New Town or Calton scheme and was one of his few domestic commissions. The property is light and welcoming. Beautifully proportioned with high ceilings and many original features including friezes and cornices, original sash & case windows and working shutters. The flat enjoys leafy views to the front towards London Road Gardens with quiet views over neighbouring gardens to the rear. The accommodation comprises dining hall with oval cupola flooding the entrance with light, large sitting room, modern fitted kitchen/dining room, impressive master bedroom with walk-in dressing room, 2 further bedrooms, bathroom and attic room. The flat benefits from gas central heating and neutral décor. The Calton area of Edinburgh is situated around 10 minutes walk from Edinburgh East End and Princes Street. There is an excellent variety of local amenities available at Leith Walk, Broughton Street and Easter Road including some artisan and speciality shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. Both Tesco and Sainsbury’s have branches within a short drive and St James shopping centre with John Lewis department store is a short stroll from the flat as are the Omni multi-plex cinema and Playhouse Theatre.

  • Hall / Landing

    Stout timber door with entryphone system into communal stairwell with original flagstone flooring and railings.

  • Dininghall

    Hallway opening into impressive light dining hall with large oval cupola bathing the hallway in light. Large enough to house a large dining table and chairs. Under stair cupboard, walk-in storage cupboard with shelves.

  • Sittingroom

    5.18 m X 5.08 m / 17'0" X 16'8"

    Front facing room with original intricate cornice and centre rose feature. Double sash and case windows with working shutters overlooking London Road Gardens. One of the walls has been stripped back to the original stonework. Neutral décor & carpet.

  • Kitchen Dining Room

    4.88 m X 3.48 m / 16'0" X 11'5"

    Window overlooking rear gardens. Well fitted with modern units and work surfaces. Stainless steel double oven, hob & extractor fan. Fridge freezer & washing machine. Large shelved cupboard. One wall has been stripped back to original stonework. Space for dining table and chairs.

  • Master Bedroom

    4.6 m X 3.37 m / 15'1" X 11'1"

    This is a beautifully proportioned room with triple windows overlooking neighbouring gardens. Beautiful dropped ceiling feature with original frieze, cornice & centre rose. Neutral décor & carpet. Doorway into:-

  • Dressing Room

    2.82 m X 1.9 m / 9'3" X 6'3"

    Presently used as a dressing-room/walk-in wardrobe. Subject to listed building consent and planning, this room has potential to be converted into an en-suite bathroom.

  • Bedroom 2

    3.39 m X 4.04 m / 11'1" X 13'3"

    Well proportioned second bedroom with windows overlooking London Road Gardens. Working shutters. Neutral carpet & décor.

  • Bedroom 3

    3.4 m X 2.79 m / 11'2" X 9'2"

    Raised window, fitted bookshelves and cupboards. Neutral carpet & décor.

  • Bathroom

    White cast iron bath with shower. Modern wc & whb. Blue mosaic tiles. Skylight. Wall shelves. The bathroom would now benefit from some modernisation.

  • Attic Den/Study

    3.53 m X 3.28 m / 11'7" X 10'9"

    Reached via a steep staircase this is an ideal office or study. Skylight. Fitted shelving.

Energy rating E

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