53 Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1

53 Albany Street is a four-bedroom Georgian upper townhouse with a private south-facing garden, located in Edinburgh's New Town. A separate two-bedroom flat in the basement, with its own access (53A Albany Street), is also available by separate negotiation (Lot 2).

Entry is via a grand vestibule leading to a hallway with an original stone stair and cupola above, allowing natural light to flood the home.

To the rear of the ground floor is a sitting room with direct access to the south-facing garden via a patio, alongside a utility room. These two spaces could be combined to create a superb kitchen and dining room, subject to the necessary consents.

At the front of the ground floor, an impressive room currently used as an office could serve as a striking living room.

A WC is located centrally on this level.

A study sits quietly in the basement, accessed via stairs from the entrance hallway.

On the first floor, a stunning drawing room at the front of the house features three large windows overlooking Albany Street.

This elegant room showcases Georgian period details, including high ceilings of around 3.5 metres, ornate cornicing, and a marble fireplace.

To the rear is a room presently used as a dining room, which would make an excellent principal bedroom.

Adjacent to this is the current kitchen, which could be converted into an en suite bathroom, subject to consent.

There is also direct access between the drawing room and rear dining room, with generous storage that could be transformed into a walk-in wardrobe for the principal suite.

The 2nd floor has three further bedrooms (1 with en suite) and a family bathroom with separate WC.

The south-facing garden is accessed directly from the ground floor sitting room (could be the kitchen). It stretches all the way to York Lane at the rear.

A mews house / triple garage could be created at the end of the garden.

Please note: The images for this property include CGI generated images for possible reconstruction. These are purely for illustrative purposes to show the potential of the property if reconfigured and redecorated.



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Albany Street is located in Edinburgh's New Town.

Construction began in 1801, and although it was not part of Reid and Sibbald's original extension, it was soon incorporated, with Abercromby Place and Heriot Row laid out on the same axis.

Residents of Albany Street can apply for access to Queen Street Gardens (East) for a small annual fee.

53 Albany Street is a Category A Listed property.

It lies within the catchment areas for St Mary's RC Primary School and Broughton Primary School, with secondary options at St Thomas of Aquin's RC High School or Drummond Community High School.

There are also several highly regarded independent schools nearby, including Edinburgh Academy, Fettes College, St George's School for Girls, and ESMS.

Albany Street is well positioned for rail, bus and tram transport - with a direct tram line to the airport.

The area is also excellent for shopping with St James Quarter a short walk away, whilst there are a range of dining options on nearby Broughton Street.