Top-floor flat in New Town, Edinburgh

What this neighbourhood is really like

This is about as urban and car-optional as it gets. With 2,446 walkable amenities within 800 meters and 50 transit stops within 500 meters, day-to-day errands and commuting can realistically happen on foot or by public transport rather than by car. The food scene is dense (387 cafés, restaurants, and pubs nearby), so there's real variety within easy walking distance rather than a handful of chain options. Fourteen schools within 1200 meters means families have plenty of choice, though it's worth checking which ones actually suit your child rather than assuming proximity equals fit. The trade-off with this level of density is the noise, foot traffic, and lack of the quiet or space you'd get in a more suburban setting — so this suits people who want everything close by and don't mind an active, busy street environment.

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Top-floor flat in New Town, Edinburgh

Top floor, 12 Heriot Row, New Town, Edinburgh EH3 6QH
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Added 26/9/2026
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£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 is elegant and walkable, with Georgian crescents, leafy squares, and a refined city vibe near shops, restaurants, and cultural venues. A 2-bedroom apartment fits the area’s classic tenement/Georgian stock and suits professionals, couples,

  • •Georgian streets, cafes, galleries
  • •Walk to Waverley; trams/buses nearby
  • •2-beds suit 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
Year 1 true cost
£65,083
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