Five characterful homes in Edinburgh

Edinburgh has an abundance of characterful properties throughout the city. Here are five of the best currently on the market.

Beautifully presented bright, spacious accommodation

6 Albany Street, New Town, Edinburgh, EH1 3QB

A handsome and beautifully presented three storey 'B' listed main door Georgian townhouse in a much sought after New Town location.6 Albany Street is an exceptionally well presented and thoughtfully refurbished three storey Georgian townhouse of circa 2981 sq ft. The property is located within a short walk of an excellent array of amenities and transport links including a superb local choice of restaurants, coffee houses and shopping opportunities. The beautifully presented bright and spacious accommodation is arranged over three floors with generous, well proportioned rooms boasting fine period detailing including cornice work, fireplaces, flagstone flooring, window shutters, ornamental wrought iron balconies and sash and case windows. In addition there is modern solid oak flooring, three contemporary bathrooms and a bespoke kitchen. There is an elegant reception hall and a magnificent 1st floor drawing room with many of the upper rooms to the rear of the property having far reaching views over the city skyline and beyond to Fife.Simpson & Marwick, 0131 525 8600Offers over £1,050,000View the full listing here

For sale is an attractive Victorian terrace

2/2 Grosvenor Gardens, West End, Edinburgh, EH12 5JU

Occupying a prime corner position 2/2 Grosvenor Gardens forms the end of an attractive Victorian terrace in the highly regarded West End. This attractive five bedroom second floor flat, originally built for the Headmaster of St Mary's Music School, shares the building with one other flat and enjoys an elevated position allowing light to fill this beautifully presented property. The flat offers spacious and flexible accommodation with an excellent blend of period and contemporary features throughout, such features include; stylish bespoke designer kitchen, modern shower rooms, wiring for SONOS, ornate cornice work, stunning wood floors with unique inlaid timber designs and centre pieces, wooden panelling and stunning arch features in the hallway.Simpson & Marwick, 0131 525 8600Fixed Price £795,000View the full listing here

An attractive flat situated in the West End

21 Coates Gardens, West End, Edinburgh, EH12 5LG

21 Coates Gardens is an extremely impressive and generously proportioned four bedroom ground and garden flat situated in Edinburgh's prestigious West End. The property benefits from a private patio to the front and a large, west facing walled garden to the rear. The building can be accessed via a shared entrance at ground floor level or via the garden level patio into the lower hall and vestibule. The accommodation has been refurbished throughout by the current owners and combines beautiful period features with modern fixtures and fittings.Simpson & Marwick, 0131 525 8600Fixed Price £725,000View the full listing here

This accommodation is bright and spacious throughout

Kinnear Road, Edinburgh, EH3

This three bedroom main door garden level apartment is set within an exceptional new development on Kinnear Road. The accommodation is bright and spacious throughout and comprises of a large kitchen/living/dining room which has glass doors leading out to the generously sized south facing garden, a master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room, a second double bedroom with en suite, a third double bedroom, a shower room and a separate utility room.Strutt & Parker, 0131 718 4597Price on applicationView the full listing here

This property has recently been completely renovated

Chester Street, Edinburgh

Chester Street is an immaculately refurbished five bedroom townhouse set out over four floors in Edinburgh’s West End. Internally the property has recently been completely renovated to an exacting standard using the best materials, technology and workmanship. The townhouse is entered through a grand pillared entrance hallway which leads to all rooms on the ground floor including the impressive living room/dining room and kitchen. Chester Street is situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s prestigious West End. The property is a stones throw from the retail, financial and commercial city centre in Princes Street, George Street and Lothian Road and also has easy access to Haymarket Station.Strutt & Parker, 0131 718 4597Offers over £1,350,000View the full listing here