Edinburgh's Dean Village is quite unique within the city. It is just a few minutes walk from the city centre yet, as the name suggests, it has all the qualities of a small village. The environment is peaceful and semi-rural, with the Water of Leith forming a major focus. The village has a milling history which dates back to the twelfth century; by the end of the seventeenth century the Baxters' (Bakers') Guild operated eleven mills which provided flour to Edinburgh and the surrounding villages.
With its wonderful architecture and stunning situation, the area is now a highly sought after place in which to live. Dean Village is a Conservation Area and forms part of Edinburgh's World Heritage Site.
Leisure facilities nearby include a private swimming bath and tennis club, walks along the Water of Leith, cycle paths and close proximity to various golf courses. Theatres, cinemas, art galleries, the Usher Hall, and an excellent range of restaurants and bars are also within easy walking distance.
The private Belgrave Crescent Gardens are two minute's walk from each property and comprise approximately eight acres of beautifully maintained gardens, with barbecue areas and children's playgrounds. Inverleith Park and the Botanic Gardens are within a short drive.
A variety of shops are situated in nearby Queensferry Street and include a hairdresser, newsagent, grocer, fishmonger and off-licence. Supermarkets are available on nearby Shandwick Place and at Comely Bank or Craigleith. A wider range of high street and designer shops can be found on Princes Street and George Street.
There is an excellent range of state and independent schooling within easy reach. Edinburgh's Universities and Colleges are a short drive away. Access to Edinburgh International Airport can be achieved in approximately twenty minutes and the City by-pass which provides a fast route to motorway connections is nearer still. Haymarket railway station is within walking distance. |
