53 ALBANY STREET
Edinburgh EH1 3QY
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4,454
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Occupying a commanding position on one of Edinburgh’s most desirable New Town streets, 53 Albany Street presents a wonderful opportunity to purchase a full Georgian townhouse extending over four floors, offering over 4,500 sq ft of flexible accommodation, complete with a self-contained two-bedroom lower ground flat and a potential development plot to the rear.
This handsome Category A-listed property boasts all the hallmarks of classic Georgian architecture, including high ceilings, elegant sash and case windows, ornate fireplaces, and beautifully proportioned rooms that offer a sense of grandeur and space throughout. A striking, sweeping staircase forms the centrepiece of the main home and sets the tone for the character found throughout.
While the property would now benefit from sympathetic modernisation, it offers an exceptional canvas for those looking to create a significant family home tailored to personal tastes, with ample potential to add further value.
Key Features:
Five to six bedrooms across four principal floors
Beautifully set within its original feu
Generous drawing room and formal dining room
Spacious family kitchen with scope to upgrade
Principal bedroom with en suite and potential for dressing room
Further family bathroom and WC facilities
A separate, self-contained two-bedroom flat with private access - ideal for guest accommodation or rental income
Extensive cellar/storage space
Outside:
One of the home’s most treasured features is its extensive, south-facing rear garden - a rare find in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town. Lush, mature, and remarkably preserved in its original Georgian layout, this private oasis offers a perfect haven for families to enjoy outdoor living, summer entertaining, and peaceful moments of retreat. Bathed in natural sunlight throughout the day, it beautifully complements the grandeur of the house.
There is a potential building plot located to the rear on York Lane, offering rare development potential within the city centre - ideal for a mews house, garage, or secure private parking (subject to the necessary consents).
To the front, a private basement area enhances kerb appeal and provides access to three under-pavement cellars - ideal for practical storage or potential conversion, subject to the necessary consents.
4
5
3
4,454
Beds
Receptions
Baths
Sq Ft
Occupying a commanding position on one of Edinburgh’s most desirable New Town streets, 53 Albany Street presents a wonderful opportunity to purchase a full Georgian townhouse extending over four floors, offering over 4,500 sq ft of flexible accommodation, complete with a self-contained two-bedroom lower ground flat and a potential development plot to the rear.
This handsome Category A-listed property boasts all the hallmarks of classic Georgian architecture, including high ceilings, elegant sash and case windows, ornate fireplaces, and beautifully proportioned rooms that offer a sense of grandeur and space throughout. A striking, sweeping staircase forms the centrepiece of the main home and sets the tone for the character found throughout.
While the property would now benefit from sympathetic modernisation, it offers an exceptional canvas for those looking to create a significant family home tailored to personal tastes, with ample potential to add further value.
Key Features:
Five to six bedrooms across four principal floors
Beautifully set within its original feu
Generous drawing room and formal dining room
Spacious family kitchen with scope to upgrade
Principal bedroom with en suite and potential for dressing room
Further family bathroom and WC facilities
A separate, self-contained two-bedroom flat with private access - ideal for guest accommodation or rental income
Extensive cellar/storage space
Outside:
One of the home’s most treasured features is its extensive, south-facing rear garden - a rare find in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town. Lush, mature, and remarkably preserved in its original Georgian layout, this private oasis offers a perfect haven for families to enjoy outdoor living, summer entertaining, and peaceful moments of retreat. Bathed in natural sunlight throughout the day, it beautifully complements the grandeur of the house.
There is a potential building plot located to the rear on York Lane, offering rare development potential within the city centre - ideal for a mews house, garage, or secure private parking (subject to the necessary consents).
To the front, a private basement area enhances kerb appeal and provides access to three under-pavement cellars - ideal for practical storage or potential conversion, subject to the necessary consents.
4
5
3
4,454
Beds
Receptions
Baths
Sq Ft
4
5
3
4,454
Beds
Receptions
Baths
Sq Ft
Floor Plan
Summary of Accommodation
This handsome Category A-listed property boasts all the hallmarks of classic Georgian architecture, including high ceilings, elegant sash and case windows, ornate fireplaces, and beautifully proportioned rooms that offer a sense of grandeur and space throughout
Fixtures and Fittings
Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.
Services
Gas heating, mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).
Viewing is strictly by appointment through Rettie & Co. 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. Tel: 0131 220 4160.
Viewings
Offers
Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.
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The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.
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The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co. or Rettie LLP’s, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.
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Location
Situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic New Town, Albany Street offers the perfect balance of peaceful residential living and prime central convenience. A short walk brings you to Broughton Street, Multrees Walk, St Andrew Square, the new St James Quarter, and Waverley Station. A host of cafes, restaurants, boutiques, and excellent schools are all within easy reach.
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