Edinburgh Flatshare: Double room near Old College

 
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Area:
Edinburgh
Postcode:
EH1
Available:
01 Aug 2026
Min term:
6 months
Max term:
None
Double room:
£847pcm

Seeking male flatmate of any age and any occupation. Move-in date: 1 August.

I am a friendly, professional musician, part-time tutor/lecturer in Music on the Associated Staff of the University of Edinburgh. I get on extremely well with people of all ages. To find out more about me, please google Derek Williams (musician).

About the flat:

• Two double bedroom flat
• Centrally located
• Close to Old College, local parks, restaurants and theatres
• 2 minutes walk to buses, 10 minutes to trains and trams
• Lift to front door
• Combi on-demand brand new gas boiler - cosy in Winter
• 5G router fast broadband
• Electric shower
• Washing machine

Extra amenities owned by flatmate but willing to share use:

• Electric clothes dryer
• Dishwasher
• Ninja Foodi
• Espresso machine
• Toasted sandwich maker
• Xerox A3 colour laser double-sided printer/scanner
• XGIMI Halo digital projector with 90-inch 3D screen - great for movie nights

Rent:
= £660 (43% share of £1,550 per month)

Monthly Utility Bills:
= £102.99 (half share of Energy £183.97 plus Internet/Phone £22)

Council Tax Band C*:
= £84.38 as at January 2026 (*half share of monthly Council Tax OR reduced by 25% if you're a student)

TOTAL PER MONTH (Rent, Bills, Tax):
= £847.37 per month all inclusive (or £825.99 if you're a student)

Optional share of entertainment channel subscriptions available.

DEPOSIT = £500, refundable when you move out.

Non-smoking flat. LGBT+ friendly.

You may view the property via Teams, Zoom or other video chat, or in person.

Reference, proof of capacity to pay rent & bills, and proof of Right of Abode in the UK required.

LANDLORD REGISTRATION NO: 427949/230/23271

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Location info

  • Edinburgh
  • EH1

Extra costs

Deposit
£500.00
Bills included?
Yes

Amenities

Furnishings
Furnished
Parking
No
Garage
No
Garden/terrace
No
Balcony/Patio
No
Disabled access
Yes
Living room
shared
Broadband included
Yes

Current Household

# flatmates
1
Total # rooms
2
Age
73
Smoker?
No
Any pets?
No
Language
English
Nationality
New Zealander
Occupation
Professional
Interests
music, theatre, politics, it
Gender
Male

New Flatmate preferences

Couples OK?
No
Smoking OK?
No
Pets OK?
No
Occupation
Don't mind  
References?
Yes
Min age
18
Gender
Males preferred
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