Danube Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh

21 Danube Street is a beautifully-presented main-door upper townhouse, occupying the ground and first floors of an elegant mid-terraced Georgian building.

The property was completely renovated in 2021 by its current owners, with Lorn Macneal Architects managing the project from design to completion.

The extensive renovations included a new central heating system (Vaillant boiler and classical-style Paladin radiators), complete electrical rewiring, quality new flooring, bespoke fitted kitchen, refurbished bathroom and purpose-built shower-room, replacement windows all with working shutters, and sympathetic redecoration throughout.

Major repairs to the roof, including the installation of a new cupola, were carried out in 2022. The property is now offered for sale in turn-key condition.

The main-door entrance opens into an impressive hallway with porcelain-tiled flooring running the length of the property, and original stone staircase leading up to the first floor.

The living-room on the ground floor looks out onto Danube Street via two large astragalled windows. It has a new solid-wood floor, Chesneys wood-burning-effect gas stove set inside a period fireplace, and a bespoke fitted solid-wood bookcase spanning the width of one wall.

West-facing, the room is bathed in afternoon sunlight.

The Tom Howley fitted kitchen features solid-wood wall and floor units, silestone quartz worktop and integrated appliances including Neff induction hob, oven, microwave and fridge/freezer, and Miele dishwasher.

A purpose-built shower-room, with wash-hand basin and WC, completes the ground floor.

The first floor is accessed via the original stone staircase with walnut handrail and cast-iron balusters. The landing is illuminated by natural light entering via the double-glazed cupola. Solid-wood flooring runs throughout the first floor.

The principal bedroom to the front of the property has two floor-to-ceiling astragalled windows looking out onto Danube Street, a period fireplace and a walk-in cupboard.

A cast-iron balcony at first-floor level adds to the elegance of the front elevation.

Double bedroom 2 to the rear of the property looks out onto neighbouring private gardens. Adjoining double bedroom 2 is a family bathroom with new freestanding rolltop bath, wash-hand basin and WC.

Bedroom 3 / Study has a floor-to-ceiling astragalled window that looks out onto Danube Street, and purpose-built solid-wood bookcases running along two walls.

A centrally-located utility cupboard houses the new Vaillant boiler and new Miele washing-machine, and provides access to the loft and roof.


EPC Band D


21 Danube Street is ‘A’-Listed and situated within the New Town conservation area.

Danube Street is a prestigious residential address in the heart of vibrant Stockbridge. Designed by renowned architect James Milne, and forming part of the historic redevelopment by Scottish artist and landowner Sir Henry Raeburn, Danube Street recently celebrated its 200th anniversary. Its architectural design is a major example of early-to-mid 19th-Century urban classicism and is an integral part of Edinburgh’s New Town.

Located one mile north-west of the city centre, Stockbridge retains its village ambience whilst attracting a growing number of independent cafes and restaurants, boutiques and specialist retailers.

Property in Danube Street is highly sought after, given its proximity to the tree-lined Water of Leith walkway to the Dean Village, the private Dean Gardens (for which a key can be obtained for a modest annual fee), Inverleith Park and the Royal Botanic Garden.

Nearby sports facilities include the Dean Tennis and Squash Club, the Grange Club and the playing fields of Edinburgh Accies, Scotland’s oldest rugby club.

Danube Street lies in the catchment area for Stockbridge Primary School, St Mary’s RC Primary School, Broughton High School and St Thomas of Aquin’s RC High School.

A number of leading independent schools, including The Edinburgh Academy, Fettes College, ESMS and St George’s, are also close by.