Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1

An exceptional upper townhouse set across three elegant floors, 20 Albany Street offers a rare opportunity to reside in one of Edinburgh’s most prestigious New Town addresses. Beautifully presented throughout, the property combines timeless Georgian grandeur with contemporary comfort, creating an outstanding balance of both formal and informal living spaces.

A striking vestibule and entrance hall set the tone for the home, enhanced by an impressive cupola that floods the area with natural light. The ground floor provides superb entertaining accommodation, including a refined sitting room featuring a distinctive curved wall, and a generous kitchen/breakfast room that flows seamlessly into the adjoining dining and family space. A guest WC completes this level.

The first floor is home to a magnificent, south-facing drawing room, defined by exquisite period detailing, intricate cornicing, a marble fireplace and floor-to-ceiling sash windows with ornamental balconies. The principal bedroom suite mirrors the scale and elegance of the drawing room and features a luxurious en-suite bathroom with free-standing bath and walk-in shower. A further WC is located off the main landing, along with a study/bedroom six positioned to the front.

The top floor hosts four additional well-proportioned bedrooms and three contemporary bathroom/shower rooms, making the property ideally suited to families seeking generous accommodation in a prime setting.

Albany Street lies in the very heart of Edinburgh’s celebrated New Town, renowned for its immaculate Georgian architecture, refined streetscapes and exceptional lifestyle offering. Residents enjoy immediate access to premium retail at St James Quarter, John Lewis and Harvey Nichols, along with the cultural attractions of the Edinburgh Playhouse.

The area is exceptionally well connected:
– Tram links to Edinburgh Airport are just moments away
– Waverley Station is within comfortable walking distance
– Local and citywide bus services operate from nearby thoroughfares
– Quick access to key arterial routes makes travel across the city effortless

Broughton Street, just a short stroll from the property, offers an enviable selection of independent cafés, restaurants, delicatessens and boutiques, adding to the area’s vibrant community feel.

This is a truly outstanding townhouse in one of Edinburgh’s most distinguished and well-connected locations.

Deposit : £8300
EPC Rating: D
Council Tax Band: E
Landlord Registration: 1793084/230/25112
Additional costs: council tax and water charge / utilities / broadband (if applicable) / Garden Waste Bin from local authority at additional cost (if applicable)
Heating Type: Gas Central Heating / Electric Central Heating / White Meter Heading / Communal Heating System (if so please clarify if individually billed by meter or fixed cost)
Property Floor (If Applicable, delete for houses etc): Basement, ground, First etc
Utilities : Prepayment Meter / Credit Meter. Electricity Supplier: / Gas Supplier:
Broadband Type: None Available / Standard Available / Superfast Fibre Available/ Ultrafast Available (link to check Fibre broadband | Openreach) *as obtained from Further information regarding broadband and phone signal can be obtained from the Ofcom broadband and mobile coverage checker - Broadband and mobile coverage checker - Ofcom
Parking Type: Council permit parking (at additional cost from local council) / Private driveway / Private residents parking / Free on street parking (THIS CAN BE MORE THAN ONE)
Sewerage: Septic tank and the cost to empty if the tenant liable for same)
Scottish Letting Agent Registration Number: LARN181202