16-05-2025
Two-bed flat on sale for £475,000 appears 'drab' and 'forgotten about' - but it has the 'best view in the country'
An old flat in Edinburgh has caught the attention of house hunters for having what has been dubbed 'the best city view in the UK'.
The two-bedroom property listed on Rightmove for £475,000 is in the centre of the Scottish capital and looks as if it hasn't been maintained in some years.
However, it has one major draw card: the exceptional view from the balcony over the city toward Edinburgh Castle.
Some guessed the fourth-floor apartment had been 'forgotten about' while others said its central location could be too noisy to be inhabitable.
But many said they would put up with the racket and dingy conditions to take advantage of the unmatched scenery.
The flat features two bedrooms in much need of some new carpet, a blue-tiled bathroom and timber-ceiling kitchen and dining room.
There is also a sun-filled living room with an old chandelier and bay window, as well as a long, narrow attic, which one person said gave off 'Harry Potter vibes'.
'The best city view in the UK?' one person wrote on Reddit, drawing in a string of impressed comments.
'When I was younger, I was desperate to live in one of those attic apartments in Edinburgh City centre,' one user said.
'Several of these will come up, I think, as quite a few have been sealed up and forgotten about. What a view.
'Noisy in August and the festive period, but what a location!' a second wrote.
Many saw the dated flat's potential, pointing out some basic renovations could transform it into a stunning home.
'It sits atop a Burger King and an Ann Summers. Great views, AND everything you might need readily on hand,' one home lover said and another replied: 'Well, I'm sold'.
'That is absolutely stunning. Not even that expensive, considering,' a third commented.
'Wow, that could be a stunning flat,' someone added.
The average house price in Edinburgh's city centre currently sits at £361,095 based on homes sold in the past year, according to Rightmove, however, the Prince Street flat's view may have upped its value.
It comes after Reddit claimed to have found one of the most 'miserable' lettings in London.
Renters looking for a studio apartment in London can move into a 'delightful' studio apartment in a 'great location' for £899 per month, according to Open Rent on Rightmove.
However, Reddit users have blasted the property in London's Palmers Green, Enfield, approximately an hour-long drive from Oxford Street, for its 'depressing' size.
While the price includes bills, the entirety of the flat fits into one tight square, with the bed next to the front door and the front door bordering the kitchen sink and oven.
It's caused quite a stir on Reddit, with one writing: 'Unbelievable. How have our governments allowed the housing market to get to this disgraceful state.'
The letting agency explained: 'We are proud to offer this delightful one-bedroom, one-bathroom studio flat in a great location.
'Available to move in from 23 February 2025, this property benefits from garden access. The property is offered furnished.
'Viewing highly recommended. Contact OpenRent today for more details or to arrange a viewing.'
The zone five flat, which requires a £899 deposit, comes furnished and has garden access.
Despite the amenities, Reddit users took the platform to explain their shock at the property, with one writing: 'I've seen nicer rooms in Scandinavian prisons'.
A second wrote: 'Wow, so I get to pay for the privilege of sleeping in a room that stinks of my stale dinner!'
Another added: 'I'm starting to understand why some people smell like their cooking depending on what they're making, the smell can easily seep into the wardrobe.
'I'm guessing the bathroom is past that door? If not, that kitchen sink is going to serve a dual purpose if the shared bathroom is occupied.'
However, others claimed the property is a 'steal,' with one adding: 'This is actually not even that bad! There's a proper oven and a washing machine! And the shower isn't in the middle of the room. The bar is so low.'
