Summary - FLAT 5, 56, THISTLE STREET EH2 1EN
3 bed 3 bath Flat
Rarely available, character-filled city home with private garage and generous proportions.
- Extremely large top-floor apartment approx. 2,228 sq ft
- Three double bedrooms, each with its own bathroom or en-suite
- Double-height living room with mezzanine and abundant natural light
- Newly renovated interior with integrated kitchen appliances and storage
- Private garage accessed from Thistle Street South West Lane
- Freehold tenure in a historic 1840 Georgian building
- Very slow broadband speeds despite excellent mobile signal
- City-centre student/commuter neighbourhood; potential noise and busy streets
Set on the top floor of a handsome 1840 Georgian building on Thistle Street, this newly renovated three-bedroom apartment combines period grandeur with contemporary living. The apartment’s extreme overall size (circa 2,228 sq ft) delivers generous, light-filled rooms, a double-height living space with mezzanine and large windows that maximise natural light. A private garage accessed from Thistle Street South West Lane is a rare city-centre convenience.
The layout suits professionals or buyers seeking a stylish second city home: a dual-aspect living room, separate kitchen/dining with integrated appliances and breakfast bar, and three double bedrooms each served by its own bathroom or en-suite. The property benefits from gas central heating, plentiful built-in storage and retained historic features including the original hoist as a characterful touch.
Buyers should note a few material points: broadband speeds are very slow despite excellent mobile signal; the immediate neighbourhood is lively and classified as student/commuter-oriented, which can mean occasional noise and busy streets. Council tax is described as expensive. The property sits in an area with higher deprivation metrics; purchasers should weigh location trade-offs against the building’s centrality and amenities.
Overall, this is a distinctive, large city-centre freehold apartment that will appeal to those prioritising space, character and convenience in the New Town. It offers turnkey presentation after renovation but comes with urban living considerations (fast mobile, slow wired internet, busy local streets and higher local council charges).
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