2 bed flat to rent

James Street, Edinburgh EH15

Property Reference: 2593525.

Available early November 2025 onwards : Immaculate, stylish, spacious, 2 bed room, fully furnished property, 3 aspects & great natural light. Top floor flat with fantastic views of Arthurs Seat, the Firth of Forth, Fife, East Lothian and even the Trossachs hills when the leaves are off the trees in winter...

This 'mid-century modern' styled flat is located within extensive private grounds in a residential development in the highly desirable area of Portobello.

It is just 50m away from the promenade and all that 2km of sandy beach provides. Joppa is the part of Portobello that has ample and free street parking and is a short distance from the city by-pass. This highly desirable residential district has a full range of local amenities and indie stores on its thriving High Street - and all a stone's throw from the city centre, Leith or the East Lothian countryside. Highly connected to local and national public transport, and 10 mins walk to the train station (Brunstane).

This property will best suit:

• 1-2 people 'travelling relatively light', looking for a quality yet temporary home with an 'easy way in & out'
  
• Adults working in the city - or from home (the wifi is great!)
  
• Adults with or without children (parenting / housing situation to be detailed upon application)
  
• Pet-less people
  
• Non-smokers / vapers
  
• Accessibility - it's on the top (second) floor. There is no lift, and the surrounding garden is above street level. I.e. There are stairs - but they're wide and gentle...

Bedroom configuration:
1 x Super king or 2 twin beds with large wardroom and under-bed storage
1 x Kingsize bedroom - with 3 x chests of draws (and internal wardrobe if needed)

Availability, timings & other important points:

• Tenancy available for up to 6 months maximum.
  
• The timings are relatively flexible - ideally based around starting sometime early November until late April 2026.
• The priority is getting the right fit for who is in home this winter and duration of stay.

From Easter / April - end of October provide short term lets - usually holiday makers and people visiting the city for various reasons.

As such, home contains furnishings, art and other personal things that allow guests to have a great 'home from home' experience. It is very well equipped but not crammed. People seem to like it, a lot.

There is storage space for your things (but not the contents of your whole home), and cupboards will not be emptied out for the period of this tenancy.

This is a temporary short term let will issue a full contract compliant with all Scottish laws, and save your deposit accordingly. You will not make it your 'permanent address'. Stl license number is: Eh-60489-f.

Utilities & Additional Bills:
The super fast broadband will works on day one, and you will not need to set up and take on any utilities in your own name. As all bills and council tax remain in name.
Electricity used is not included in the rent - and will be charged separately. It will be based entirely on your use, and measured by the smart meter.

The 'application process':
1. Send note of interest responding to the questions below
2. Review and contact people suit offer best to have a video call with. Calls will be held during September. This may or not be enough for all parties to make a decision.
3. If a viewing / meet up is desired, then during the first week of October show the property in person.
4. We take it from there and do all the due diligence and contracts.

To note your interest in this property, please let know:
- your name & contact details
- clarification of who needs to stay and their relationship to you (the main applicant). Who is staying throughout the tenancy, or would be a regular visitor e.g. Any children you are co-parenting.
- what frequency and age any children staying / visiting are

- why this property & offering suits you
- when you'd be looking to start a tenancy
- how long you want to stay (minimum / maximum)
- where & how are you now based
- can you provide references and/or rent guarantors if needed
- anything else you want to tell that is relevant / useful?
- any other questions you have that can respond too?
- which evenings generally are best for a chat?

If there's something else you need to ask before you can complete the above note of interest, just get in touch. Thanks.

Summary & Exclusions:
- Rent Amount: £2,000.00 per month (£461.54 per week)
- Deposit / Bond: £2,500.00
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Property comes furnished
- Available to move in from 01 November 2025
- Maximum number of tenants is 3
- DSS enquiries welcome
- Students welcome to enquire
- No Pets, sorry
- No Smokers
- Family Friendly
- Bills not included
- No Parking Available
- Property has garden access
- EPC Rating: C

If calling, please quote reference: 2593525

Fees:
You will not be charged any admin fees.

** Contact today to book a viewing and have the landlord show you round! **
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OpenRent is on the Scottish Letting Agent Register, registration number LARN1809026
The landlord is on the Scottish Landlord Register, registration number 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. With OpenRent there are no administration fees to pay, in Scotland or the rest of the UK.

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