A full, unmodernised Georgian townhouse with garden and parking
Location
Northumberland Street is located in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town and is a fine example of the city’s Georgian architecture, a World Heritage Site. The street was developed between 1807 and 1819 to provide high quality houses close to the centre of Edinburgh. Indeed, the city centre, Waverley railway station and Princes Street are situated within comfortable walking distance, as is cosmopolitan Stockbridge with its range of specialist shops, bars and restaurants. Beyond this are the Royal Botanic Gardens and Inverleith Park. Many of Edinburgh’s well known private schools are situated close by, amongst which are Fettes College, The Edinburgh Academy and St. George’s School for Girls. There is also a choice of sports clubs, libraries and swimming pools nearby and west bound access to Scotland’s central motorway network, City Bypass and Edinburgh’s International Airport.
Accommodation
Configured over four floors, this is a handsome Georgian townhouse with the potential to become a stunning family home. Impressively proportioned rooms are equally matched by well preserved period features.
The house is located in the western section of Northumberland Street and on its south side. The property is in need of full modernisation, having been used as an architect’s office since the 1950s. Fortunately, great care has been taken to preserve the period features such as the cornicing and the panelling.
The entrance hall gives an immediate sense of space and the Georgian features are reflected in the elegant staircase, the beautiful plaster work and in the detailed ceiling of the vestibule. The ground floor has potential to provide fantastic public rooms. Its principal room has the delightful detail of two curved, panelled doors on the south side curved wall. To the rear of this floor, there is direct access to the south facing garden and the conveniently positioned private parking for three to four cars.
The first floor contains the original drawing room of classic Georgian proportions while the remainder of the first and second floors continue in the same vein, with well-proportioned rooms that would make excellent bedrooms. There is an existing bathroom on each floor.
The lower ground floor provides further potential. Subject to the usual planning consents, a large family kitchen could be created on this level with further bedrooms. Alternatively, it could become a self-contained flat with its own front door and access to the rear garden and parking.
Although in need of full renovation, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a full Georgian townhouse.
Terms
Rent - Terms on application