Hill Street, Edinburgh

9 Hill Street offers the rare opportunity to acquire a meticulously presented, fully restored and refurbished, four-storey townhouse, peacefully nestled between Queen Street and George Street in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage-designated New Town, one of Edinburgh’s most coveted areas.

Originally built as a house in 1794, the property was then used as lawyers’ offices for over a century, before it was converted back to residential use by the current owners. This impeccable family home is second to none, decorated to a high standard, offering the epitome of modern Edinburgh living. It affords the best of both worlds, offering all modern luxuries, while boasting an abundance of original period features with its spectacular high ceilings, 18th century plaster and timber dado panelling, sash and case astragal windows, intricate cornicework, timber doors, working open fireplaces in all principal rooms, and 19th century cast iron grates.

Arranged over four levels (with no basement), the property offers spacious family accommodation with six bedrooms, three bathrooms and three receptions. Of particular mention, is the property’s exceptional south- facing kitchen/living room with hand painted Newcastle Kitchen Company shaker-style bespoke cabinetry, Bianca Eclipsa granite worktops and high specification integrated appliances, including a pewter-enamelled four door gas AGA.

Externally, the property benefits from a rear door to Hill Street North Lane where there is a private patio garden, as well as access to the private green open space of Queen Street Gardens West where residents can apply for a key subject to a modest annual fee.

Of particular mention:
• High pressure domestic sprinkler system fitted throughout, serviced annually.
• Fully rewired, replumbed and re-roofed in 2012


Hill Street is situated between Queen Street and George Street, in the heart of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed New Town. It is within the new LEZ zone and is a quiet, cobbled one-way street, adjacent to Thistle Street. George Street is one of the city’s prestigious streets and is lined with upmarket hotels, cafes, restaurants and shops. The property lies within walking distance of the city’s main business and financial districts, close to the National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery as well as the cosmopolitan neighbourhood of Stockbridge with its village atmosphere, weekly food market, independent shops, cafés and restaurants.

Summary of Accommodation:

Ground Floor:
Secure Phone Entry System, Entrance Vestibule, Hallway with Caithness Stone Slabs, Study with Bespoke Fitted Shelving & Drinks Cabinet, Coat Cupboard, Underfloor Heating Throughout the Ground Floor

Ground Floor Lower Level:
Under Stair Walk in Safe, Stone Walled Wine Cellar, Games Room/Gym/Utility Room, Rear Door to Hill Street North Lane & Patio Garden

Half Landing:
WC with Wash Hand Basin

First Floor:
Drawing Room, Double Doors to South-facing fully equipped Kitchen/Living Room

First Floor Half Landing:
Study area with Bespoke Fitted Book Shelving

Second Floor:
Bespoke Cedar Lined Wardrobes throughout Second Floor Bedrooms, Principal Bedroom, Four Piece En Suite/Dressing Room comprising Rolltop Bathtub, Walk in Shower, WC, Wash Hand Basin & Bespoke Fitted Wardrobes, Double Bedroom Two & Bespoke Fitted Wardrobe, Family Shower Room, Shelved Linen Cupboard and additional built in storage cupboard

Third Floor:
Four Further Bedrooms, three doubles, one single, Three of the bedrooms have built in wardrobes and two have extensive bespoke shelving, Four Piece Suite Family Bathroom, Shelved Linen Cupboard, The third -floor landing provides access to the roof via Ramsay ladder into attic

Outside Space:
Private Rear Patio Area, Residents of Hill Street can apply for access to Queen Street Gardens West (subject to a modest annual fee)

*Fixtures and Fittings
All kitchen and laundry fitted appliances included. All curtains and chandelier in the living room are available by separate negotiation.

EPC: D
CT Band: G
Tenure: Freehold

Viewing by appointment.




EPC Rating: D
Council Tax Band: G