Five great New Town properties

Edinburgh's elegant New Town is one of the most desirable areas in the city.

Those looking to buy a property among these elegant 18th-century streets will find plenty of choice right now.

Here are five great New Town homes currently on the market.

This lower ground floor apartment will appeal to plenty of buyers

35A Queen Street, New Town, Edinburgh

35a Queen Street is an immaculate two double bedroom lower ground floor apartment that has been refurbished to an excellent standard by one of Edinburgh’s leading property development firms ‘Square and Crescent’ in 2014. When developed the property gained new central heating and electrical systems with integrated intelligent wiring, bespoke contemporary kitchens by Kitchens International and an immaculate bathroom and en-suite shower room with Duravit and Hansgrohe sanitary ware.There are two large double bedrooms in the property, the larger of the two enjoys an en-suite shower room and a sizeable walk-in-wardrobe. The second bedroom has a ‘Jack and Jill’ style bathroom that can be accessed from both the bedroom and the hallway.The impressive open plan kitchen, living and dining room is an ideal space for entertaining guests in as well as relaxing in. The kitchen has integrated white goods which include a large fridge/freezer, a dishwasher, an induction hob, an oven and an integrated microwave. There is an abundance of cupboard space in the kitchen as well as surface space which includes a stylish island which also has seating space. The room enjoys a vast amount of natural light through the floor to ceiling, double glazed windows that run the length of the room which open out to the properties private South facing patio.The enclosed and private patio is ideal for entertaining guests on a summers evening, and this area has direct access to the private parking space which is accessed from Thistle Street. The patio has an area of shelter as well as an open area to ensure it can be enjoyed in all weather conditions which can be assisted with the wall mounting patio heaters.Murray & Currie, 0131 226 5050Offers over: £695,000View the full listing here

A stylish and spacious apartment

40 3F2 Great King Street

40 3F2 Great King Street is a stylish and spacious apartment located on the third floor of a Georgian style apartment in the heart of the New Town. The accommodation comprises of three large double bedrooms, a large living room and a separate kitchen. There is a full bathroom located off the hallway as well as a separate WC and several useful storage cupboards.Murray & Currie, 0131 226 5050Offers over: £565,000View the full listing here

A charming three-bedroom end-terrace mews cottage

Nelson Place, New Town, Edinburgh, EH3 6LH

Tucked away on a quiet cobbled lane in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town conservation area, this charming three-bedroom end-terrace mews cottage enjoys one of the city’s most desirable central addresses. From here, many of the capital’s shops, world-class attractions, entertainment venues and beautiful green spaces can easily be reached by foot. Excellent transport links are also available, including Waverley train station just minutes’ walk away. This wonderful end-terrace mews cottage presents a tempting opportunity for long- and short-term rental investors, city professionals or for those seeking a pied-à-terre.Braemore, 0131 624 6666Offers over £499,995View the full listing here

A beautiful flat in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre

North Charlotte Street, Edinburgh EH2

An exceptional two-bedroom top floor flat with superb views situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre. The property is entered with video entry system into a well-maintained and welcoming entrance hallway with stairs leading to the flat on the third floor. The flat is entered into a hallway off which all the accommodation is accessed including the sitting room with window seat and gas fire, a stylish kitchen/dining room, master bedroom with en suite shower room, a second double bedroom with dressing room and en suite and a separate bathroom. There are also a couple of handy storage cupboards. The property is of particular note is the kitchen/dining room which has been finished to a high standard with integrated gas hob, oven, microwave, washer/dryer, fridge/ freezer and dishwasher.Strutt & Parker, 0131 718 4597Offers over £495,000View the full listing here

Generously proportioned accommodation

Coates Gardens, Edinburgh EH12

Coates Gardens is a bright and spacious two-bedroom garden flat which has a well sized, rear garden. Such a generously proportioned accommodation retaining its charming original features is a rare find in the city centre. The vestibule has plenty of storage space which leads onto a welcoming entrance hallway. From here there is access to a shelved pantry cupboard and large walk-in storage cupboard, with the option of being used a study. The living room is incredibly spacious and has a large sash window, with working shutters, original hardwood flooring and a feature fireplace. The recently refurbished kitchen has a range of open storage shelving, oak worktops, Bosch oven, extractor fan and gas hob and tiled flooring.Strutt & Parker, 0131 718 4597Offers over £385,000View the full listing here