2 bedroom apartment

A stunning, two bedroom apartment with breath-taking views in Ramsay Garden, perhaps Edinburgh’s most prestigious address, standing proudly in the lee of Edinburgh Castle.

Description

Standing proudly next to Edinburgh Castle, and with its eye catching red and white paintwork, Ramsay Garden is perhaps Edinburgh's most impressive address.

Situated at the very heart of the capital, the property is just minutes from Princes Street, the Royal Mile and Waverley Railway Station, from where there are also regular buses to the airport. From its elevated position near the top of the Royal Mile, the views are already spectacular at garden level. However, from number 5/5, there is an unimpeded view over the entirety of the north side of the city to the Firth of Forth and Fife.

From the residents' courtyard there is a buzzer entry to an internal stone stair which leads to the entrance to 5/5.

The hallway opens up from the front door and provides access to the generously proportioned and beautifully presented accommodation. The well-appointed kitchen is located to the right hand-side together with a corridor leading to two generously sized bedrooms, one of which benefits from an en-suite shower room. There is also a well-presented guest bathroom.

To the right of the entrance hall is the main entertaining space comprising a spacious drawing room with double doors leading to the sitting / dining room. This space has west and northerly aspects and boasts some of the finest views in Edinburgh, over Princes' Street gardens, the north of Edinburgh and beyond to the Firth of Forth, Fife and the hills of the Trossachs.

Outside, the residents' gardens offer delightfully landscaped space with a gate to Ramsay Lane. The gardens are maintained by a gardener employed by the RG Proprietors Association and there is a responsibility to contribute to the committee account. Courtyard parking is available to residents but there is also permit parking (Zone 4) on nearby Mound Place and Junction Terrace.

Location

Standing proudly in the lee of Edinburgh Castle and forming an integral part of the city's skyline, Ramsay Garden is perhaps Edinburgh's most impressive address.

Ramsay Garden was built by Sydney Mitchell in 1892, and is connected to the earlier 18th century Ramsay Lodge. It was originally built to provide university halls of residence and flats for the use of the divinity faculty. Although the architect was nominally Professor Henbest Capper, it is generally accepted that the inspiration came from Patrick Geddes, sociologist and town planner, and Ramsay Garden is regarded by many as his most striking monument.

Situated at the very heart of the capital, the property is just minutes from Princes Street, the Royal Mile and Waverley Railway Station, while there are regular trams and buses from close by to the airport. There is also a private entrance to the Castle esplanade. The property is situated metres away from the renowned The Witchery restaurant.

Ramsay Garden is set on Castle hill, located just off the Royal Mile in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town. It is surrounded by an abundance of history, character and wonderful attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyrood, the Royal Mile and the Scottish Parliament as well as a great variety of shops. The Old Town itself has a wide variety of eclectic shops, fine dining restaurants, coffee houses, boutiques and bars. Princes Street is within easy walking distance as are all Edinburgh' theatres, concert halls and galleries. There are also open green spaces to enjoy with Princes Street Gardens close by. The property is also ideally placed for easy access to Edinburgh's Waverley Station and the airport bus terminal on Waverley Bridge.

Square Footage: 1,486 sq ft