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Edinburgh, EH8 8BW

1-bedroom flat · EH8 8BW

1 bath

Asking rent

£1,300/mo

To rentListed 13 days

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The property

Excellent top floor, one bedroom apartment in the heart of Edinburgh`s Old Town. Would ideally suit a professional couple or individual tenant.

This furnished apartment has been stylishly arranged and comprises of a hall, living room with comfortable furniture and dining table, modern kitchen with all appliances, double bedroom with ample storage and a newly renovated shower room with large shower enclosure and storage.

There is a separate utility room outside the flat.

Further benefits from GCH, hive remote heating, excellent views (view of Arthur`s Seat and Calton Hill), an abundance or natural light and access to large, well maintained shared garden to the rear (The award winning Dunbars Close Gardens) Council tax band: B.

The medieval Old Town of Edinburgh is the heart of the city and has a character all of its own. It is crammed with cafes, restaurants, shops and bars.

Its location ensures easy access to all of Edinburgh's attractions and amenities and Princes Street and most of the key city amenities are within walking distance.

Waverley Railway Station is also nearby and the area has a number of regular bus links to all areas of the city.

The Old Town is a popular area for professionals as it is close to the city's commercial, cultural, civic and academic areas. Landlord registration: 146101/230/3****. EPC: E.

Ben Property Management Limited is a regulated agent, registration number LARN1809028.

Key information

Furnished state

Furnished

Available From

10 Nov 2026

Council tax band

Band B

Estimated ~£1,400/year

Local authority

City of Edinburgh

Unitary Authority

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Short let unlikely to be allowed

The whole City of Edinburgh is a short-term let control area: letting a whole home that is not your main residence needs planning permission for change of use.
The council's policy presumes against short-let use of flats that share a common stair, so permission is unlikely unless the flat has its own main door.
A short-term let licence from the City of Edinburgh Council is also required.
Edinburgh visitor levy: 5% of the accommodation charge on stays from 24 July 2026.

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HMO Conversion Potential

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Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.

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