Old Town, Edinburgh · EH1
King's Stables Road, EH1 2AP
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A fourth-floor studio apartment in an exceptional Old Town setting, moments from Edinburgh Castle and within the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The home, in the agent’s words
- 1 bedroom
- 1 public room
- 1 bathroom
- None
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Occupying an enviable position on King’s Stables Road, this impressive apartment combines contemporary luxury with an outstanding central Edinburgh location. Designed with modern city living in mind, the property offers a generous open-plan layout, high-quality finishes and excellent integrated storage, making it an ideal home, pied-à-terre or city investment.
The apartment is situated on the fourth floor, with lift access as well as stairs, and benefits from spacious, well-maintained communal areas incorporating comfortable seating spaces. The building is further enhanced by CCTV security, secure bike storage and the reassurance of a property warranty.
Inside, the principal living space is bright and exceptionally well proportioned, with a full-height window creating an impressive sense of volume and allowing natural light to flood the room. The open-plan arrangement provides clearly defined areas for relaxing, dining and sleeping, whilst retaining the feeling of a stylish contemporary studio.
The modern fitted kitchen is beautifully integrated into the living space and features a range of Bosch integrated appliances, including an induction hob and combination microwave/oven. The clean-lined design provides excellent functionality without compromising the apartment’s sophisticated aesthetic.
The sleeping area is thoughtfully designed and benefits from a full-height window, built-in wardrobe and an additional storage cupboard, providing valuable practical storage whilst maintaining the apartment’s streamlined appearance.
The luxurious bathroom is finished to a high standard, featuring quality contemporary sanitaryware, elegant chrome fittings and a chrome heated towel radiator. A separate utility cupboard houses the integrated washer/dryer, ensuring everyday practicality is discreetly incorporated into the accommodation.
Overall, this is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a stylish contemporary residence in one of Edinburgh’s most sought-after and recognisable locations. With Edinburgh Castle virtually on the doorstep, an abundance of celebrated restaurants, bars, galleries, shops and cultural attractions nearby, and the wider city centre readily accessible, the property offers an enviable combination of luxury, convenience and historic Edinburgh character.
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0.6 milesto Edinburgh Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 5.3 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 16.6 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
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