Inside Edinburgh's historic 19th century Millburn Tower up for sale for first time in decades for £1.8m

A historic 19th century Edinburgh building is up for sale for offers above £1,800,000.

The B-listed country house has been put on the market for the first time in decades, with potential buyers being given the “rare opportunity” to own a piece of Edinburgh’s history.

Located on Gogar, Millburn Tower was built in the early 19th century for diplomat Sir Robert Liston and is also the former headquarters of investment company Walter Scott & Partners.

While the property is currently used for commercial purposes, estate agent Knight Frank has said that it could be converted back into residential use, subject to planning.

The main building is formed of a two-storey castellated keep and a long Tudor Gothic wing.

The estate, which extends to 17 acres and features open green space and views of the Pentland Hills, also features an auxiliary building named Millburn Lodge. This building features a detached residential accommodation over two floors.

Knight Frank has appointed both residential and commercial teams to manage the sale.

Neil Scott, director at Knight Frank Edinburgh, said: “Millburn Tower presents a rare and highly compelling opportunity in Edinburgh. Its scale, setting and heritage are genuinely unique and open the door to a wide range of possibilities, including conversion back to residential use, subject to the necessary consents.

“For buyers with that vision in mind, opportunities of this quality and architectural interest seldom come to market. It also has the potential to offer multi-generational living, with the ancillary building on the estate. As a result, we expect to see a great deal of interest in the estate from all corners of the globe.”

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Toby Withall, partner at Knight Frank Edinburgh, said: “From a commercial perspective, Millburn Tower presents a unique opportunity for office occupiers in Edinburgh. Properties of such character and heritage are rarely available for office purposes, particularly in this location. It could be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to acquire a highly distinctive headquarters for the right business.

“Equally, while it has been used as an office, it could also be suited to hospitality, leisure or a mixed-use concept. Whatever use its future owner decides upon, it is a rare asset with the flexibility to support multiple viable commercial pathways.”