Summary - 23/2, HOWE STREET, EDINBURGH EH3 6TF
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Corner one-bedroom with period features and significant renovation potential close to the centre.
Approximately 940 sq ft — large one-bedroom with generous proportions
South-facing living/dining room with high ceilings and fireplace
Large kitchen/breakfast room with pantry and dining space
Freehold tenure; fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
A-listed building — listed status will complicate alterations
Property needs full modernisation; budget for specialist conservation work
Council tax above average; factor running costs into budgeting
Eligible to apply for access to private Queen Street Gardens
23/2 Howe Street is a bright, large one-bedroom apartment occupying a prominent Georgian corner in Edinburgh’s New Town. High ceilings, sash windows and a south-facing living/dining room deliver generous proportions and abundant daylight. The property totals approximately 940 sq ft — unusually spacious for a one-bedroom — and includes a large kitchen/breakfast room, pantry and built-in bedroom storage.
The building’s period character is a principal strength: original cornicing, a focal fireplace and attractive stone façade create immediate charm. Owners may be eligible to apply for access to the private Queen Street Gardens. Practical advantages include freehold tenure, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, with direct access to city-centre amenities, public transport and nearby Stockbridge.
The flat requires modernisation throughout and presents clear scope to create a bespoke city home. Important practical cautions: the property is A-listed and in the New Town conservation area, so alterations will be restricted and may involve specialist consents and higher costs. Council tax is above average and the apartment’s listed status could complicate renovation timelines and budgets.
This is a strong opportunity for a buyer seeking character and scale in a prime central location, who is prepared for a sensitive refurbishment subject to listed-building constraints. EPC rating C reflects reasonable energy performance but modernisation could further improve efficiency.
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