Summary - FLAT 6, 2, SHOEMAKERS SQUARE EH8 8FW
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Contemporary city living with private parking and fast links to Waverley Station.
Allocated underground parking space included
Second-floor apartment with lift access
Open-plan living/dining/kitchen with integrated appliances
Principal bedroom with en-suite; second bedroom plus family bathroom
Freehold tenure; 808 sq ft, average-sized rooms
Service/Factoring charges approx £1,650 pa (Redpath Bruce £1,500–£1,850)
Council tax described as quite expensive
Located in Old Town Conservation Area; alteration restrictions possible
Set on the second floor of a contemporary development in Edinburgh’s Old Town, this two-bedroom freehold apartment offers easy, modern city living for first-time buyers and commuters. The open-plan living/dining/kitchen is bright and well laid-out, with integrated appliances and a practical flow for everyday life or informal entertaining. A private en-suite to the principal bedroom and good built-in storage throughout add practical comfort.
Practical benefits include an allocated underground parking space, lift access and fast broadband/mobile reception — useful for commuters or those working from home. The property sits around 808 sq ft and comes with many fitted fixtures and furniture included, allowing for a straightforward move-in. Waverley Station, tram links and major city amenities are all within short walking distance.
Buyers should note annual factoring/service charges and local costs: a service charge of around £1,650 per year (Redpath Bruce estimated £1,500–£1,850) and a notably high council tax. The flat lies within the Old Town Conservation Area, which may restrict certain external alterations. The surrounding area is classified as very deprived, reflecting wider local social and economic statistics rather than the condition of this building.
Overall, this apartment suits buyers seeking a contemporary, low-maintenance city base with excellent transport links and private parking. It blends move-in-ready accommodation with clear ownership costs to factor into budgeting.
2 bedroom flat for sale in 14/7 Old Tolbooth Wynd, Old Town, Edinburgh EH8 8EQ, EH8 — £249,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 452 ft²
2 bedroom apartment for sale in Gayfield Square, New Town, Edinburgh, EH1 — £445,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 1282 ft²
2 bedroom apartment for sale in North Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 — £375,000 • 2 bed • 2 bath • 764 ft²
2 bedroom flat for sale in Holyrood Road, Holyrood, Edinburgh, EH8 — £280,000 • 2 bed • 2 bath • 774 ft²
2 bedroom apartment for sale in Simpson Loan, Quartermile, Edinburgh, EH3 — £510,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 876 ft²
2 bedroom apartment for sale in Simpson Loan, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 — £425,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 768 ft²
