Have a peak at the five most expensive properties on the market in Edinburgh right now:
1 – The Old Parsonage, Barnton.
Offers Over £1,450,000
Privately situated in the exclusive Barnton Avenue Conservation Area. Surrounded by lush woodlands, a park, and an acre of idyllic landscaped gardens.
The Old Parsonage – a magnificent mansion house of over 4,500 sq. feet, built in an Arts & Crafts-style in 1901.
The current owners have sympathetically and extensively refurbished this splendid home in the early 1990s, carefully retaining a wealth of breath-taking period details in the course of creating a charming and welcoming modern family home.
This property is currently on the market with Gilson Gray.
2 – Cluny Drive, Morningside
Offers Over £1,350,000
Nestled on Cluny Drive, this substantial four-bedroom detached villa represents an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a unique Victorian home in Edinburgh's prestigious Morningside conservation area.
Characterised by the inimitable proportions and natural light synonymous with the era, the villa is largely intact of all original features, including sash windows, decorative cornices and a splendid collection of period fireplaces.
The vast plot also accommodates outstanding private gardens, including a south-facing walled garden to the rear, plus a single garage and a multi-vehicle driveway with scope for enlargement, as required.
This property is currently on the market with Gilson Gray.
3 – Kingswood House, Longniddry
Fixed price £1,150,000
Kingswood is an extremely impressive seven bedroom detached house situated on a peaceful cul-de-sac in the highly desirable village of Longniddry which is within easy commuting distance of Edinburgh.
The property occupies a magnificent plot which extends to approximately 1 acre and comprises immaculately maintained garden grounds, a double garage, large parking area and separate 1 bedroom annex.
This property is currently on the market with Simpson & Marwick.
4 – The Playfair at Donaldson's.
Fixed Price £1,125,00
This magnificent three bedroom apartment is located on the elevated ground floor, occupying the north east corner of The Playfair – looking out on the arboretum garden. A double height living area provides a fantastic space to entertain, with a beautiful full height bay window offering views on to the gardens.
The generous kitchen diner has contemporary fitted units with Corian worktops and integrated Siemens appliances. There is also a ground floor WC and utility cupboard.
As well as the generous living space, the apartment has three impressive double bedrooms.
The apartment is offered with two secure underground parking spaces.
This property is currently on the market with Ralph Hendrie Legal.
5 – Craigiehall Temple
Offers Over £895,000
Craigiehall Temple is a unique property combining a contemporary modern house with a circular stone temple originally dating from 1759 - offering a comfortable lifestyle with versatile historic Temple attached.
The extensive property boasts several bedrooms with extensive wrap around gardens, superb views and a rural setting close to central Edinburgh.
Originally constructed in 1759, Craigiehall Temple was also known as The Leny Temple and still features a splendid pillared portico by Sir William Bruce, the architect of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The architectural value of the Temple lies mainly in its portico. Bruce designed it for the fine mansion of Craigiehall just across the River Almond which he built for the second Earl of Annandale whose arms are carved above the entrance.
This property is currently on the market with Ralph Hendrie Legal.
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There's plenty of space for outdoor entertaining at Kingswood House, Longniddry. Photo: Third Party
4. The Playfair
The Playfair at Donaldson's is one of the most exclusive addresses in Edinburgh. Photo: Third Party