Top-floor flat in New Town, Edinburgh

What this neighbourhood is really like

This neighbourhood sits at the very top end of urban density across every practical measure, so day-to-day life here is genuinely car-optional for almost any errand. With over 2,400 walkable amenities and 50 transit stops within a short walk, getting around on foot or by public transport is straightforward rather than aspirational. The food scene is substantial — 390 cafés, restaurants and pubs within 800 metres means real choice at most meal times, though that volume of hospitality tends to come with street noise, foot traffic and the general bustle of a busy urban core, which won't suit everyone. Families will find 14 schools within a reasonable distance, and 71 everyday shops, pharmacies and clinics means essentials are easy to reach without planning ahead. The honest trade-off here is that you're getting maximum convenience in exchange for the quieter, more spacious feel you'd find in a lower-density area — parking, greenery and peace are likely the things in shortest supply.

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Top-floor flat in New Town, Edinburgh

Top floor, 12 Heriot Row, New Town, Edinburgh EH3 6QH
Walk10.0Transit10.0Food10.0Schools10.0Everyday10.0
Added 12/8/2026
11 views
£320,000
True 30-yr cost: £560,831
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
75 m²
Size
EPC C1
Energy Rating

Description

Georgian conversion with original cornicing, two minutes from Princes Street.

Features

Original cornicing
Sash windows
Resident parking

Location

Top floor, 12 Heriot Row, New Town, Edinburgh EH3 6QH

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About this neighbourhood

Edinburgh’s New Town blends Georgian elegance with a polished, walkable city vibe—wide streets, grand crescents, cafes, galleries and easy access to Princes Street and Stockbridge. A 2-bed apartment suits the area’s classic tenement and Georgian flat stock, po

  • Cafes, dining, galleries, green squares
  • Walk to city centre; tram/bus links
  • 2-beds: common; pros, couples, downsizers

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EH3

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EPC C1
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Upfront costs
Deposit (10%)£32,000
Stamp Duty (SDLT)£6,000
Legal fees (inc. VAT 20%)£1,920
Surveyor£600
Land Registry & searches (HMLR)£300
Repairs / renovation£0
Total upfront£40,820
Monthly ownership cost
Mortgage repayment£1,459
Home insurance£67
Mortgage protection£96
Council Tax (monthly avg)£133
Maintenance reserve (1%/yr)£267
Total per month£2,022
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£65,083
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