Location

Drummond Place lies in the heart of the New Town at the eastern end of Great King Street and is characterised by its lovely central private gardens.

It is particularly well suited for access to all the amenities of the city centre with St. Andrews Square and Multrees Walk, George Street and Princes Street just ¼ of a mile away while the local bars, restaurants and delicatessens of Broughton Street are also close by.

Also within easy reach is The Edinburgh Playhouse, The Festival Theatre, The Omni Centre and also a choice of schools.

Both Waverley train station and the tram to Edinburgh Airport are a short walk away and there is good road access westwards towards the by-pass, Edinburgh Airport and central Scotland's motorway networks.

Description

This home on Drummond Place is an outstanding ground-up townhouse and a fine example of Georgian architecture - elegant, spacious and beautifully presented throughout.

Configured over three floors and with its own peaceful private rear garden, the house combines period grandeur with contemporary family living. To the front, there are open views over the residents' gardens of Drummond Place, while to the rear the property enjoys a charming outlook over Drummond Tennis Club towards Broughton St Mary's Church.

The property is entered at ground level through an impressive vestibule leading into a welcoming entrance hall, naturally lit from the cupola above and featuring original flagstone floors.

To the front, the sitting room is a magnificent space with ornate cornicing, a feature fireplace with gas fire, and a leafy outlook towards the Drummond Place Gardens. To the rear, the kitchen / breakfast room and dining room are connected by elegant double pocket doors, creating a wonderfully flexible space ideal for family life and entertaining. The kitchen is well appointed and features a central island with breakfast bar for more informal dining.

A useful pantry / bar area links the sitting room with the dining room and includes a bar fridge. From the dining room, a door leads to the sunroom, a peaceful conservatory with access to the rear garden via an external staircase. A WC completes the ground floor accomodation.

A striking stone staircase with mahogany handrail and decorative iron balustrade rises to the first floor. To the front is the drawing room / library, an elegant reception space with ornate cornicing and a gas fireplace. An adjoining study provides excellent flexibility and could also serve as a snug or additional bedroom if required.

To the rear, the principal bedroom suite enjoys views over the garden and clay tennis courts, with a generous en suite shower room and a utility cupboard. The property conveniently includes laundry facilities on both the first and second floors.

The second floor provides two superb bedroom suites, each with built-in storage - one with an en suite shower room, the other with a bathroom. There are two further bedrooms on this level, together with a family shower room and an additional laundry cupboard.

The private rear garden offers a tranquil retreat, featuring mature planting and a gate providing direct access to Drummond Tennis Club - an enviable benefit for tennis enthusiasts. A garden kitchenette provides a useful facility for outdoor entertaining during the warmer months.