Magdala Crescent, West End, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH12

An elegant ground floor West End apartment with exceptional drawing room, period detail and private rear garden

Description

Flat 1, 23 Magdala Crescent is a particularly elegant ground floor apartment forming part of a handsome traditional stone-built terrace in Edinburgh’s highly sought-after West End. The property combines refined period architecture with a rare and highly desirable connection to the private rear garden.

The principal drawing room is a space that really sets this home apart. Exceptionally well proportioned and filled with natural light from a broad bay window, the room displays many of the features most coveted in a classic Edinburgh apartment. Intricate cornicing, an ornate ceiling rose, timber flooring, panelled shutters, recessed display shelving and a bold fireplace create a sense of grandeur, while the scale of the room allows for both formal entertaining and relaxed everyday living. Looking out to the lush and landscaped shared Magdala Crescent Gardens adds a sense of seclusion from the city without compromising on location.

The accommodation is thoughtfully arranged, with the living room positioned to the front and the kitchen, bedrooms and shower room set to the rear. The kitchen sits centrally within the plan and provides a bright and modern centre to the home for convenience when entertaining and enjoys its own lush outlook to the private rear garden and terrace. Ample counterspace, integrated appliances and a modern design add modern convenience to the period feel of the property.

Both bedrooms are doubles and enjoy the quiet rear position overlooking the garden. Bedroom 1 benefits from doors leading towards the garden and the private terrace overlooking the rest of the outside space, enhancing the sense of privacy and connection to the outdoors, both benefit from built in storage as well. Completing the accommodation is a modern family bathroom with further built in storage and bright outlook.

The private rear garden is also a particularly appealing feature. Sheltered by traditional stone walls and mature planting, the space has a tranquil, established quality that is unusual so close to the city centre. A gravel path, structured planting and attractive greenery create a charming outlook, while the detached sun house with electricity installed offers excellent flexibility. Whether used as a peaceful home office, studio, reading room or garden retreat, it adds a distinctive and memorable element to the property.

This is a home of considerable charm, combining the architectural elegance of the West End with practical ground floor living, generous room proportions and the added advantage of a characterful outdoor setting and one that really shines in person.

Location

Magdala Crescent lies within Edinburgh’s prestigious West End, one of the city’s most desirable residential districts, admired for its handsome Victorian architecture, leafy streets and outstanding access to the city centre.

The area is ideally placed for the boutiques, independent shops, cafés and restaurants of William Street and Stafford Street, while Princes Street, George Street and the cultural attractions of the New Town are within easy reach.

Haymarket railway station and tram stop is located only 0.4 miles away that allows easy transport both throughout the rest of the city and further afield including to Edinburgh Airport.

Those interested in outdoor pursuits do not need to sacrifice convenience for a city centre location either with the property located 0.3 miles from access to The Water of Leith walkway and the nearby Murrayfield Gold Club is well renowned for its quality and active social calendar.

Residents of the crescent have access to the well maintained and enjoyed Magdala Crescent Gardens. Originally forming part of the impressive nearby Donaldson residential development, famously opened by Queen Victoria notably commenting that it was better than some of her own palaces.

Square Footage: 850 sq ft



Additional Info

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

Roof renovation completed 2021

New boiler installed November 2025

Factoring: Residents Association - Approx £300 per annum for communal gardens.