7 bedroom house for sale

Exceptional seven-bedroom (5375sqft), four-storey townhouse in pristine condition available for sale in the desirable New Town area of Edinburgh, just off the ever-desirable Moray Feu, forming part of the Moray Estate.

Forming part of the Moray Estate, this exceptional seven-bedroom townhouse is a rarity to see on Edinburgh’s open market. Named after the Earl of Moray’s country estate of Doune and family title of Lord Doune, this street provides the connection from Moray Place to the north of Edinburgh, through Stockbridge.

This grand and gorgeous property has been extensively refurbished and very well maintained, retaining, and restoring many of its original and traditional Georgian features: working shutters, fine marble fireplaces, cornicing throughout, its magnificent hallway, and sash and case windows, whilst incorporating a modernised gas central heating system throughout. Offering seven bedrooms as well as exceptional living areas, such as drawing room, living room, dining room, large dining kitchen, and sunroom leading to the stunning garden to the rear, it provides the perfect canvas for a family home, with numerous rooms that can be altered to fit the needs of whomever is lucky enough to call this house, home. A beautiful entranceway directs you up a short flight of steps to the front door that opens into the vestibule that allows you to understand the size of this home. Leading through the vestibule, you’ll come across the hallway of the home, with one floor below, and two floors above, accessed via the gorgeous internal staircase, that is magnificently lit by the properties very own cupula on the top floor. The lower ground floor is served by two well-proportioned bedrooms, benefitting from their very own en-suites, a further WC, fantastic kitchen with range cooker, plus two separate spaces for dining, one attached to the marble kitchen countertop, and another tucked into a cleverly placed dining nook, complete with a marvellous AGA. Through from the kitchen is the magnificent sunroom, which provides a lovely snug-type informal living space, with views out to the private garden to the rear. The lower ground floor can also be accessed via a second door in the courtyard, beneath the main door to the house.

The spacious ground floor plays host to the luxurious living room, and large dining room to the rear, with a cloak room serving the guests and residents on the ground floor. Further up the grand staircase, leads you to the first floor, which holds home to the wonderful family drawing room, as well as the master bedroom, with ensuite. The living room, at a remarkable 72 square metres, is in a fantastic order, benefitting from three full wall windows, allowing light to stream in, and highlight the magnificent décor. The outstanding primary bedroom to the rear of the first floor, is served by it’s primary en-suite, which hosts both shower and bath, with both bedroom and ensuite benefitting from south facing windows. On the top floor, there are a further four bedrooms, two bathrooms, one being an ensuite, and a utility room.

*The property further benefits from gas central heating, on street permit parking, and main door access via both the ground floor and lower ground levels.

Doune Terrace is, quite literally, the heart of The New Town and is situated within easy walking distance of the city centre, with all it has to offer and picturesque Stockbridge, with its weekly market and range of cafes, delicatessens, bars, restaurants, and shops. Comely Bank has a Waitrose, whilst there are many express shops that can be found in the new town, such as Sainsbury’s on Howe Street, and Tesco’s on Dundas Street. Residents of Doune Terrace are eligible to apply for access to Moray Place’s Private Gardens, as well as the Bank Gardens, which are both within a stone’s throw of the house. The Gallery of Modern Art, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Inverleith Park, Drumsheugh Baths and the Dean Tennis Club are close by. Stewart’s Melville College, the Mary Erskine School, Fettes College, Broughton High School, St Georges School for Girls, and The Edinburgh Academy are all conveniently nearby. The Queensferry Road provides access to the City Bypass, Edinburgh International Airport and the Queensferry Crossing and Haymarket Station is just over half a mile away.

All window furnishings, floor coverings, most light fixtures, appliances (both integrated and free standing) are included in the sale. Furniture is also available at separate negotiations, please speak to agent for more information. No warranties, guarantees or inventory will be provided.

There is also a garage and a two bedroom mews house available with seperate negotiation.

Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation, all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds and required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.

EPC: C
Council Tax: H – £4551.42 inclusive of water and sewage* (*based on 2023/2024 tax year)- The City of Edinburgh Council
Tenure: Freehold
Electricity Supply: Mains connection – meter located in entrance hall at basement and utility room at second floor level.
Water Supply: Scottish Water
Sewerage: Scottish Water
Heating: Mains gas - boiler and steel panelled radiators. Gas fires in multiple rooms.
Broadband: 75 MBPS (Potential download speed)
Mobile Signal/Coverage: Full 4G and potential 5G outdoor coverage
Parking: On street permit and pay-and-display parking is available on Moray Place and surrounding streets under zone 5A (Permits obtained upon application to The City of Edinburgh Council and payment of fees)