Nelson Street, New Town

Property Description26/4 Nelson Street is a beautifully presented and generously proportioned top floor apartment forming part of an elegant A-Listed Georgian tenement in the heart of Edinburgh’s prestigious New Town. Occupying a peaceful position with attractive outlooks and an abundance of natural light throughout, the property enjoys open views to both the front and rear, including lovely sunsets from the rear-facing rooms. The accommodation is entered via a spacious welcoming hallway which benefits from two large storage cupboards, one of which houses the washing machine. To the front, the elegant twin-windowed sitting room enjoys pleasant open outlooks over Drummond Place Gardens and features an attractive fireplace, creating a wonderful focal point within the room. The fitted kitchen offers ample storage and integrated appliances, alongside space for a breakfasting dining table. There are two generous double bedrooms, one an exceptionally spacious room currently utilised as a dining room/study, offering excellent flexibility depending on a purchaser’s requirements. A third internal box bedroom, complete with skylight, comfortably accommodates a double bed and would also work well as a home office or guest room. A well-appointed family bathroom completes the accommodation.Further benefits include attractive wood flooring throughout much of the property, excellent storage and access to an external cellar providing valuable additional storage space.The property has gas central heating and single glazed sash and case windows, with most having working shutters.Permit parking is widely available on the street. Keys are available to Queen Street Gardens upon application for an annual subscription fee. Local AreaNelson Street enjoys a prime position in Edinburgh's New Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and conservation area. A quiet residential street, it is only a short walk from Princes Street, George Street and the St James Quarter. There are exceptional bars and restaurants nearby whilst theatres, cinemas, galleries, and Edinburgh's globally renowned cultural attractions are all in easy reach, from the Scottish National Gallery and the Portrait Gallery to the Everyman Cinema, Playhouse and Scott Monument. Fantastic recreational opportunities within walking distance include Nuffield Gym at the Omni Centre and Bannatyne's Health Club on Queen Street.The area offers a host of green spaces including The Royal Botanic Garden, Inverleith Park and the Water of Leith Walkway. The lively neighbourhood of Stockbridge is a short walk with many independent local shops and restaurants, the renowned Sunday market and high street stores such as a large Waitrose at nearby Comely Bank. An ideal location with superb transport links, Edinburgh Waverley Train Station and the main bus station are both within short walking distance and the trams offer direct access to Edinburgh Airport and down to Newhaven.ExtrasAll light fittings, white goods and fixed bookcases are included in the sale price.