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DREAM HOMES

12/1 Carlton Terrace is an exceptional, two- the décor here is tasteful and elegant, with
bedroom raised ground floor apartment, delicately patterned wallpaper and a soothing
forming part of a handsome A-listed colour scheme, coupled with plush carpeting.
Georgian terrace – in fact, every property Across the hallway, the second bedroom is
on this prestigious street boasts this status. equally bright and sunny, with an inviting
The property has been carefully upgraded, palette and plenty of space to create a haven to
so that it now offers a considered blend of relax in at the end of the day.
contemporary décor alongside period details,
all to an exacting standard. A sumptuous bathroom completes the
apartment’s interior, with luxurious marble
Access to the apartment is through the shared tiling, an indulgent bathtub with drench shower,
entryway, where impressive plasterwork and a sleek fittings, and another large window to fill
statement tiled floor set the tone. Once inside the space with natural light.
the apartment, you’ll find yourself in a sitting
room resplendent with Georgian glamour: think Somehow, that’s not all – if you venture back
dramatically high ceilings, intricate cornicework, to the communal hallway, you’ll find another
an open fireplace and wooden flooring, all lockable room which belongs to the property,
beautifully lit by two huge sash-and-case which would make an excellent home office or
windows and decorated in a tasteful neutral a handy storage area.
scheme, although a room with this light and
those proportions could handle something more One of the major selling points of this luxurious
dramatic if your taste so leaned that way. The apartment is that residents gain access to the
space is incredibly large, with plenty of room for Regent, Royal and Carlton Terrace Gardens –
a seating area as well as a dining table, making the largest of Edinburgh’s New Town gardens
this an ideal socialising space and allowing for still in private ownership, largely unchanged
‘zones’ to be created, giving the impression of since its formation in 1830. This incredible
dedicated dining and relaxing areas. twelve-acre space sits on the lower slope of
Calton Hill, and includes seven acres of upland
The internal kitchen has been beautifully lawn, planted with specimen trees, and five
upgraded to offer an L-shaped space, with acres of woodlands filled with flowers. The
refined grey cabinetry, coordinating marble Gardens provide beautiful views of Edinburgh,
worktops and herringbone flooring, making this but that’s not all – they’re also home to a tennis
an incredibly sophisticated space to whip up a court, play area and pitch-and-putt, giving you a
meal or shake up a cocktail. rare opportunity to enjoy true tranquility in the
heart of the city.
The first of two double bedrooms sits adjacent
to the kitchen, with more beautiful cornicework Just moments from trendy Abbeyhill, Holyrood
and a huge sash-and-case window offering Park and the glitz of the city centre, this
glorious views of the gardens behind the property could be an incredibly impressive
property – more on that later. Once again, place to call home.
Once inside the apartment,

you find yourself in a sitting
12/1 Carlton Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5DD 2 bed | 1 bath | 2 reception rooms room resplendent with
Offers over £625,000
Selling solicitor: ESPC Chartered firm Neilsons, call 0131 253 2858 Georgian glamour.

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