Albert Terrace, Morningside, Edinburgh

A Rare Opportunity to Acquire a Magnificent Victorian Family Home of Exceptional Scale and Flexibility…….

Occupying a prime position on one of Edinburgh's most admired residential terraces, 13 Albert Terrace is a substantial eight-bedroom semi-detached Victorian villa that presents a truly exceptional opportunity. Held within the same family ownership for over 58 years, this remarkable home has been lovingly maintained and cherished throughout its history and now offers the incoming purchaser the chance to modernise and create a spectacular family residence tailored to contemporary living. Extending over three levels and retaining an abundance of original architectural detail, the property combines magnificent period proportions with extraordinary flexibility, making it ideally suited to growing families, multi-generational living, or those seeking accommodation for dependent relatives while maintaining privacy and independence.

From the moment of arrival, the grandeur and character of the home are immediately apparent. Beautifully proportioned reception rooms, soaring ceilings and an array of original Victorian features serve as a reminder of the craftsmanship and elegance of the era. Throughout the property there are striking Delft-tiled period fireplaces, ornate cornicing and decorative plasterwork, original varnished timber flooring, intricate joinery and impressive ceiling heights, all contributing to the home's timeless appeal. The principal accommodation centres around a fabulous dual-aspect family living room bathed in natural light and enjoying a wonderfully bright and welcoming atmosphere. This spacious room combines living room, dining and kitchen accommodation - providing the perfect setting for entertaining and family gatherings, while the kitchen enjoys an attractive outlook over the surrounding gardens, ensuring the space feels exceptionally bright, airy and connected to its surroundings.

Located on the ground floor / lower ground floor is a magnificent Benjamin Tindall designed conservatory, reminiscent of the Arts & Crafts architecture and constructed c. 1992 - this magnificent space overlooks the rear garden and offers fabulous additional family / entertaining space. The extensive bedroom accommodation offers remarkable versatility, with eight bedrooms arranged across the upper and lower ground floor levels to suit a variety of family requirements, home-working needs or guest accommodation.

Particularly noteworthy is the highly adaptable lower ground floor. Benefiting from its own private entrance, self-contained accommodation, a second kitchen, living room, bedrooms and bathroom facilities, this level lends itself perfectly to independent family living. Subject to any necessary consents, it could readily function as separate accommodation for extended family members, older children, live-in carers or guests, delivering a level of flexibility that is increasingly sought after in today's market.

Externally, the property continues to impress. A delightful south-facing rear garden provides a peaceful and private setting for outdoor entertaining, family recreation and gardening enthusiasts alike. To the rear, a valuable detached garage is accessed directly from Stable Lane, a highly desirable feature rarely found within homes of this period and location. To the front of the property there is a landscaped front garden with driveway and car port facility.

Summary: Rarely do homes of such scale, character and adaptability come to market. Having remained in the same family ownership for over 58 years, 13 Albert Terrace is a truly remarkable Victorian residence that now offers an exceptional opportunity for a new owner to undertake a degree of upgrading and modernisation, creating a magnificent family home for future generations. Combining elegant period architecture, outstanding original features, versatile accommodation ideally suited to multi-generational living, a south-facing rear garden and the rare advantage of a garage accessed from Stable Lane, and a car port to the front of the property, this is a substantial and distinguished property with the potential to become one of the area's finest homes.

Built in the 1880s as the builder’s own house, No. 13 has an unusually rich history. Former residents include the family of Colonel Bruce Turnbull; his son Ronald, who grew up here, later ran SOE’s Danish operation during the Second World War, helping secure Niels Bohr’s escape from occupied Denmark and sending Britain early intelligence on the V-1 flying bomb. The fuller story of the house can be explored at:

Summary of Accommodation:

Ground Floor
Entrance Vestibule, Hall, Living Room / Dining / Kitchen, Sitting Room, WC, Study, Workshop, Conservatory (upper floor).

First Floor
Library / Bedroom 2, Principal Bedroom, Four further Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Shower Room.

Lower Ground Floor
Hall, Living Room, Kitchen and Utility Room, Three Bedrooms, Shower Room, Bathroom, Garden Room / lower floor of the Conservatory.

Outside Space
South facing mature garden grounds with established fruit trees, Garage accessed from Stable Lane.
Mature planted front garden, Driveway and Car Port.

EPC:
CT Band: G
Tenure: Freehold

Viewing by appointment.






Council Tax Band: G