Albany Street, New Town, Edinburgh, EH1

Beautifully proportioned and bright two bedroom New Town residence with elegant period detail and exceptional storage with private cellars

Description

20a Albany Street is a highly attractive New Town home offering generous and well-balanced accommodation, combining the character of Edinburgh’s Georgian architecture with a comfortable and practical layout.

The property is arranged around a generous central hall, with an excellent sense of flow between the principal rooms. The standout space is the impressive living room with high ceilings, ornate cornicing, timber flooring and a handsome focal fireplace wall with recessed display and media areas.

The proportions are particularly appealing, creating a room that feels both elegant and relaxed — ideal for entertaining as well as everyday living. There is a separate home office accessed immediately from the living room that adds further functionality and accommodates modern remote working practice.

The kitchen/dining room is similarly well considered, providing ample space for both cooking and informal dining. White cabinetry, a tiled splashback, integrated appliances, recessed lighting and a generous dining area create a bright, practical and sociable room. A useful pantry sits adjacent that completes the room.

There are two bedrooms, including a substantial primary bedroom with en-suite shower room that has been upgraded in recent years. The second bedroom is positioned separately, offering flexibility for guests or family or as an ample permanent double. A main bathroom serves the remainder of the accommodation complete with shower over bath.

A notable feature of the home is the excellent ancillary space, including multiple storage areas, a rare and useful feature for a city-centre property. Showcased by the current vendors utilising one of these spaces as an art studio there is a variety of uses for changing needs.

To the front of the property there are three private and lined cellars. One of these has already been converted to a utility room with water and power installed for white goods. The others have equal opportunity and potential for additional rooms.

Owners of the property will benefit from access to the coveted Queen Street Gardens East for a modest charge of £150 per annum forming a staple part of the local wonderful community.

With its classical proportions, refined detailing and enviable New Town address, this is a residence that will appeal to buyers seeking period charm, lateral space and a highly convenient Edinburgh lifestyle.

Location

Albany Street lies in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic New Town, one of the capital’s most desirable and architecturally significant residential districts. The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, recognised for the contrast between the medieval Old Town and the planned neoclassical New Town.

The location offers excellent access to the city centre, with George Street, St Andrew Square, Multrees Walk, Princes Street and the St James Quarter all within convenient reach.

Transport connections are also strong, with Edinburgh Trams running from Edinburgh Airport through the city centre to Leith, Ocean Terminal and Newhaven, and Waverley Station a short walk from St Andrew Square.

The area is equally well placed for the city’s cultural attractions, restaurants, galleries, private members’ clubs, green spaces and professional districts, making Albany Street a superb base for both full-time living and an elegant Edinburgh pied-à-terre

Square Footage: 1,345 sq ft



Additional Info

Listing: The property is A-listed and lies within the New Town Conservation Area.

Fixtures and Fittings: All fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and integrated appliances are included in the sale.

Free standing appliances not included unless specifically discussed.