Summary - 8 F1, Douglas Crescent, West End, Edinburgh, EH12 5BB EH12 5BB
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Spacious two-bedroom Victorian flat with bay window and private garden access..
Exclusive access to Douglas Crescent Gardens (annual maintenance fee applies)
Large bay-front drawing room with high ceilings and period features
B‑listed building — listed status may restrict alterations and works
Two double bedrooms; fitted breakfasting kitchen and box room off hallway
Gas central heating, recently fitted carpets, secure entryphone system
Council Tax Band G — quite expensive
Residents’ on-street permit parking only; no private parking
Bathroom has electric shower over bath; average broadband speeds
This bright two-bedroom first-floor flat sits in a B‑listed Victorian townhouse in Edinburgh’s West End, a strong choice for a couple or first-time buyers wanting period character close to the city centre. The large front drawing room with a bay window and high ceilings is a standout living space, and many original features remain throughout. The property is offered freehold and benefits from gas central heating and recent new carpets.
Practical pros include exclusive access to the private Douglas Crescent Gardens (annual maintenance fee payable), secure entryphone, and residents’ on-street permit parking. The fitted breakfasting kitchen and two double bedrooms make the layout straightforward and easily lived-in. The sale includes blinds and some freestanding appliances.
Buyers should note the material constraints: the building’s B‑listed status may restrict alterations and could complicate extensions or major works. Council Tax Band G is quite expensive, and parking is limited to permits on the street. The bathroom has an electric shower over the bath rather than a mains shower; broadband speeds are average despite excellent mobile signal.
Overall this apartment offers handsome period living and immediate move-in condition with potential to upgrade within the constraints of listed‑building controls. It will suit buyers prioritising location, character, and roomy principal living spaces, who are comfortable with the practicalities of a listed city‑centre home.
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