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The asking rent is £1,595 a month.

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Blair St, Edinburgh, EH1 1QR

2-bedroom flat · EH1 1QR

1 bath

Asking rent

£1,595/mo

Listing removedListed 40 days · slow let

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Property Reference: 3036170. This very well presented top floor flat (with lift access) property is set less than a minutes walk to the Royal Mile and boasts a secure entry phone system.

The property is spacious and well maintained and benefits from a large lounge with great views set close to the open plan kitchen dining room.

There are 2 good sized bedrooms (1 large single and 1 good sized double, bathroom with shower and ample storage. Early viewing is a must.

Capped at one end by Holyrood Palace and the other by Edinburgh Castle, Lawnmarket is an outstanding example of Edinburghs historic Old Town, located in the heart of the City Centre and part of the popular Royal Mile.

The property is well served with an excellent array of shops, bars, eateries and boutiques close at hand as well as the popular visitor attractions such as The Scottish Parliament and The Real Mary King's Close.

The Grassmarket with its al-fresco eateries and vintage stores is also conveniently close and despite the city centre location, the property is spoilt for choice when it comes to beautiful outdoor spaces, with Calton Hill, Princes Street Gardens and Holyrood Park with Arthur's Seat mere moments away.

The central position of the property also means you are near excellent transport links with Waverley Train Station providing rail access a short walk away.

And for the motorist, Waterloo Place (A1) is a quick route out to the City Bypass.

Council Tax Band: D Summary & Exclusions: - Rent Amount: £1,595.00 per month (£368.08 per week) - Deposit / Bond: £1,795.00 - 2 Bedrooms - 1 Bathrooms - Property comes furnished - Available to move in from 16 September 2026 - Maximum number of tenants is 2 - Students welcome to enquire - No Smokers - Bills not included - No Parking Available - No Garden Access - EPC Rating: D If calling, please quote reference: 3036170 Fees: You will not be charged any admin fees.

** Contact today to book a viewing and have the landlord show you round! ** Request Details form responded to 24/7, with phone bookings available 9am-9pm, 7 days a week.

OpenRent is on the Scottish Letting Agent Register, registration number LARN1809026 The landlord is on the Scottish Landlord Register, registration number 58821/230/04360 OpenRent endeavours to make all property particulars as accurate and reliable as possible, however if you require any further clarification or information please contact us.

When applying for a tenancy using the Rent Now process, you will be required to pay one month's rent and any deposit before moving in.

This will be paid to OpenRent and released to the landlord once you have moved in. With OpenRent there are no administration fees to pay.

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Availability

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Students

Students Accepted

Council tax band

Band D

Estimated ~£1,800/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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