Albany Street, Edinburgh
- PROPERTY TYPE
Terraced
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
4,454 sq ft
414 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Five to six bedrooms across four principal floors
- Beautifully set within its original feu
- Generous drawing room and formal dining room
- Spacious family kitchen with scope to upgrade
- Principal bedroom with en suite and potential for dressing room
- Further family bathroom and WC facilities
- A separate, self-contained two-bedroom flat with private access - ideal for guest accommodation or rental income
- Extensive cellar/storage space
Description
This handsome Category A-listed property boasts all the hallmarks of classic Georgian architecture, including high ceilings, elegant sash and case windows, ornate fireplaces, and beautifully proportioned rooms that offer a sense of grandeur and space throughout. A striking, sweeping staircase forms the centrepiece of the main home and sets the tone for the character found throughout.
While the property would now benefit from sympathetic modernisation, it offers an exceptional canvas for those looking to create a significant family home tailored to personal tastes, with ample potential to add further value.
Key Features:
- Five to six bedrooms across four principal floors
- Beautifully set within its original feu
- Generous drawing room and formal dining room
- Spacious family kitchen with scope to upgrade
- Principal bedroom with en suite and potential for dressing room
- Further family bathroom and WC facilities
- A separate, self-contained two-bedroom flat with private access - ideal for guest accommodation or rental income
- Extensive cellar/storage space
Outside:
One of the home’s most treasured features is its extensive, south-facing rear garden - a rare find in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town. Lush, mature, and remarkably preserved in its original Georgian layout, this private oasis offers a perfect haven for families to enjoy outdoor living, summer entertaining, and peaceful moments of retreat. Bathed in natural sunlight throughout the day, it beautifully complements the grandeur of the house.
There is a potential building plot located to the rear on York Lane, offering rare development potential within the city centre - ideal for a mews house, garage, or secure private parking (subject to the necessary consents).
To the front, a private basement area enhances kerb appeal and provides access to three under-pavement cellars - ideal for practical storage or potential conversion, subject to the necessary consents.
EPC: D
Council Tax Band: H
Tenure: Freehold
Viewing strictly by appointment.
EPC Rating: D
Council Tax Band: H
- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: H
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
- Ask agent
Albany Street, Edinburgh
Add an important place to see how long it'd take to get there from our property listings.
__mins driving to your place
Your mortgage
Notes
Staying secure when looking for property
Ensure you're up to date with our latest advice on how to avoid fraud or scams when looking for property online.
Visit our security centre to find out moreDisclaimer - Property reference PER250313. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Rettie, Edinburgh. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.
*This is the average speed from the provider with the fastest broadband package available at this postcode. The average speed displayed is based on the download speeds of at least 50% of customers at peak time (8pm to 10pm). Fibre/cable services at the postcode are subject to availability and may differ between properties within a postcode. Speeds can be affected by a range of technical and environmental factors. The speed at the property may be lower than that listed above. You can check the estimated speed and confirm availability to a property prior to purchasing on the broadband provider's website. Providers may increase charges. The information is provided and maintained by Decision Technologies Limited. **This is indicative only and based on a 2-person household with multiple devices and simultaneous usage. Broadband performance is affected by multiple factors including number of occupants and devices, simultaneous usage, router range etc. For more information speak to your broadband provider.
Map data ©OpenStreetMap contributors.