One of Edinburgh's most expensive homes has hit the market and as well as nine huge bedrooms it also comes with a pretty cool history. Built originally in the 1800s, the house has been in the same family since the 1950s, and is now coming up for sale for the first time in decades.
Located on Moray Place, the huge and impressive property is one of only a few full remaining townhouses, stretching from the basement and cellars all the way to the attic. However, understandably a home of such grandeur also comes with a hefty price tag, this one being a cool £4,500,000.
If you do happen to have a spare few million though, you can get your hands on the breathtaking home, which also has access to the exclusive private gardens below.
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Coming back to the history of the build, the property was once used as a hospital for a period of time following the First World War. More recently, the sire had been used by the owners as two different homes, one garden flat with the ground floor included, with the upper floors acting as a separate house.
Although not as modern as some more recently renovated townhouses and city centre flats, the building has the potential to be an incredible buy, and even has city-wide views from the upper windows.
If you think all those stairs would be too much then have no fear, as the house even has a unique lift running inside the spiral staircase, which eventually leads out onto a 360 degree roof terrace.
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Speaking about the home, agents Knight Frank said: "The house has a fascinating history, including being used as a hospital for a period of time following the First World War. Most recently, the house has been used by the owners as a ground and garden flat and a separate home occupying the upper three floors. As there is no physical separation, there is no barrier to occupying it as a single house.
"There is great potential for the new owner to configure the house to suit their own needs and to create their perfect family home. Already one of The New Town's most important houses, there is scope to enhance it and bring it to a truly exceptional level.
"There are as many as nine bedrooms in the house, depending on how one chooses to use the accommodation. Unusually for a New Town house, there are two spectacular rooms on the top floor. A drawing room with vaulted ceiling and views to Edinburgh Castle, and a family kitchen with a large crittall window with phenomenal views to the North, across the Firth of Forth. In addition, there is access to a small roof terrace from where a 360 degree view of Edinburgh can be enjoyed. There is a lift serving all floors. This incredible piece of engineering has been in place since the 1920s.
Outside, there is a large garden which benefits from afternoon and evening sun. For a city centre garden, the peace and tranquillity is extraordinary and there is potential to create a stunning landscaped space to beautifully offset the house. At the end of the garden there is a gate leading directly onto Bank Gardens which lead down to the Water of Leith. Moray Place is arguably the best address in Edinburgh's historic New Town and lies a short walk from the city centre and the sophisticated and equally renowned Stockbridge area."
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