Columba House, 16 Drummond Place, New Town, Edinburgh, EH3 6PL | Property for sale | Savills
3,681 sq ft(341.98 sq m)
Offers over £925,000(€1,054,695)

Columba House16 Drummond Place, New Town, Edinburgh, EH3 6PL

  • Sold

Key features

  • Sold in October 2023
  • Beautiful private main door property in the desirable New Town
  • An outstanding development opportunity
  • Exquisite cornice detailing and original fireplaces
  • Impressive Georgian architectural features
  • Three levels of well proportioned spaces
  • Under pavement cellars and two private courtyard patios

*CLOSING DATE Thursday 16th March 2023* An amazing development opportunity to acquire a substantial, main door property on the corner of Drummond Place and Great King Street

About this property

  • 16 Drummond Place is a stunning Georgian property in the prominent New Town. The property offers a unique opportunity to renovate and tailor the space. Previously used as an office, this space would benefit from modernisation and refurbishment. This is a rarely available opportunity to acquire such a beautiful, large property in a desirable location.

    The property boasts an impressive private main door, leading into the statement vestibule, featuring fanlight windows and immaculate cornice details. The hallway leads to the reception rooms, which are extremely well proportioned, offering generous space. On this level the property provides a further two rooms, which create a warm and bright feel.

    There is ample potential with the spaces, from modernisation to open plan living. The front principal rooms overlook the private resident gardens on Drummond Place. The property boasts many of the best original features, including exquisite cornice detailing and original fireplaces.

    On the lower level is the kitchen, offering ample storage space, including many built in units. This space would comfortably host a dining space, or with modernisation, a fantastic kitchen island. The bathrooms offer great potential for modernising, and could be created into beautiful spaces. Leading through the hallway, onto the basement access, is the delightful front courtyard. This private space offers plenty of natural light, as well as an impressive five under pavement cellars.

    The property offers a third level, which boasts ample storage space. There are three rooms, which could be refurbished into numerous options, such as a home gym, a cinema room or additional living space. To the rear of the property is a private patio.

    Residents can obtain access to the private resident gardens on Drummond Place.

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An amazing opportunity to acquire Columba House. A substantial property over three floors in Edinburgh's New Town.

John ForsythProperty agent

Local information

  • Drummond Place is a highly sought after residential street in Edinburgh's New Town, located between Great King Street and Dundonald Street.
  • The property is within walking distance of the city centre's amazing amenities, such as Princes Street, George Street, and the West End.
  • Stockbridge offers many delightful amenities, including bars, cafés, restaurants, boutique shops and delis.
  • Recreational amenities include; the Water of Leith Walkway, Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith Park, and Glenogle Swim Centre.
  • Transport links offer regular buses to and from the city centre and surrounding areas. Waverley & Haymarket Train Stations and St Andrews square bus & tram station are close by.
  • Edinburgh Airport, the Queensferry Crossing and the main motorway networks are within easy reach via the A90 heading west, and nearby Ferry Road connects via the City Bypass to the A1 heading south.
  • The property is well located for excellent local schooling and private schools, including Fettes College, The Edinburgh Academy, St. George's and Erskine Stewart Melville Schools.

Additional information

  • EPC Rating: D
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: G