Rothesay Terrace, West End, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 7RY | Property for sale | Savills
127 sq m
Offers over £595,000(CHF 655’783)

Rothesay TerraceWest End, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 7RY

    Flat / Apartment
    127 sq m
    2Bedrooms
    3Bathrooms
    2Receptions

    Key features

    • Magnificent Victorian ground floor apartment extending to approximately 1,367 sq ft
    • Main door access
    • Allocated off-street parking
    • Elegant bay-windowed living room with intricate cornicing and original period detailing
    • Exceptional principal bedroom with extensive fitted wardrobes and en suite shower room
    • Flexible dining hall with potential to create an open-plan kitchen/dining space, subject to the necessary consents
    • Access to Rothesay Terrace Gardens, with attractive outlooks to the front and elevated views across the city to the rear
    • Prime West End location with excellent local amenities

    An impressive and generously proportioned Main-door, ground-floor apartment with allocated off-street parking on one of Edinburgh’s most sought-after terraces in the heart of the West End

    About this property

    • Occupying a distinguished position within one of Edinburgh's most prestigious residential addresses, this exceptional Victorian ground floor, maindoor apartment extends to approximately 1,367 sq ft and showcases an outstanding blend of period grandeur, generous proportions and refined modern comfort.

      The property is approached through a private front door into a welcoming vestibule, which incorporates a useful store cupboard and leads through to a spacious dining hall. This versatile room provides an excellent entrance to the apartment and could accommodate a variety of uses, from formal dining to an additional sitting or study area. The kitchen lies directly ahead and overlooks the dining hall, creating the potential to combine these spaces into a larger open-plan kitchen / dining area, subject to any necessary consents.

      To the front of the property is a particularly impressive and elegant living room, which enjoys a wonderful outlook across the gardens opposite. Generously proportioned, the room features a fine bay window and an attractive feature gas fireplace, alongside a wealth of period detailing.

      The principal bedroom is particularly striking, enjoying exceptional proportions, a charming bay window formation and an extensive range of fitted wardrobes. A luxurious en suite shower room complements the room, creating a superb private retreat. A further spacious double bedroom benefits from its own en suite WC, while a well-appointed bathroom serves guests and the remainder of the accommodation.

      Throughout the property, a wealth of original architectural features have been carefully preserved, including intricate period cornicing, decorative ceiling details and impressive room proportions. The result is an elegant and highly versatile home ideally suited to professionals, downsizers and those seeking a prestigious Edinburgh residence in a prime central location.

      To the rear and accessible directly via a communal entrance is an allocated off-street parking space.

      Rarely available in such a sought-after address, this is a superb opportunity to acquire a substantial period apartment of considerable character within the heart of Edinburgh's West End district.

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    the combination of a private main door and allocated parking makes this a particularly special West End property. It also has some wonderfully generous proportions, with the living room and principal bedroom both enjoying lovely bay windows and views across Rothesay Terrace Gardens, while the flexible dining hall offers scope to adapt the layout to suit modern living.

    Tom EdwardsProperty agent

    Local information

    • Rothesay Terrace is one of Edinburgh's most prestigious and architecturally significant residential addresses, forming part of the distinguished Rothesay and Ainslie Place conservation area in the heart of the city's sought-after West End. Characterised by its handsome Victorian and Georgian townhouses, grand proportions and elegant crescent gardens, this exclusive setting offers a rare combination of historic grandeur and contemporary city living.
    • Positioned just moments from the city centre, the West End is renowned for its sophisticated atmosphere, beautiful period architecture and exceptional array of amenities. Residents enjoy immediate access to an outstanding selection of acclaimed restaurants, stylish cafés, independent boutiques and cultural venues, while nearby Princes Street, George Street and St Andrew Square provide some of Edinburgh's finest shopping and dining destinations.
    • The area is exceptionally well served by green spaces, with the picturesque Dean Village and Water of Leith Walkway only a short walk away, alongside the extensive grounds of Inverleith Park and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Private residents' gardens within the conservation area further enhance the sense of exclusivity and tranquillity that defines this highly desirable neighbourhood.
    • Rothesay Terrace is superbly connected, with Haymarket Station, Edinburgh Waverley Station, the tram network and Edinburgh International Airport all within easy reach, providing effortless access for both national and international travel. The property is also well positioned for many of Edinburgh's most highly regarded independent and state schools.

    Additional information

    • Listing: The property is B-listed and lies within the New Town Conservation Area.
    • Factoring: Hacking and Paterson - Approx £300 per quarter for communal maintenance and gardening services.
    • Fixtures and Fittings: All carpets, curtains, light fittings, cooker, dishwasher and washing machine are included in the sale.
    • EPC Rating: C
    • Tenure: Freehold
    • Council Tax Band: G