New To Market: A Slice of Edinburgh’s Architectural History
In partnership with Coulters
A prestigious and historical property has gone on the market with one of Edinburgh’s leading estate agents, Coulters, for offers over £1.65m.
23 Blacket Place is a seriously impressive eight-bedroom, semi-detached family home in Edinburgh’s south side which also comes with a self-contained basement flat.
Based in the popular Newington area of the city, 23 Blacket Place was designed by Sir James McGowan, boasting architectural credentials and an abundance of exquisite period features dating back to 1859.
Located in a secluded conservation area, the semi-detached home is full of character. The eight spacious double bedrooms, three bathrooms, four family reception areas might now benefit from gentle updating but this huge 4,742 square feet of living space is an absolute beauty of a property. As are the spectacular gardens to the front and back of the house.
Sir James Gowans was a prolific Edinburgh-based architect in the 1800s and his work is seen across some of the finest streets in the capital. The son of a mason, the properties he designed boast exquisite period features and perfectly finished masonry, lending 23 Blacket Place an understated feeling of history and grandeur. Ornate cornicing, stained glass windows, magnificent fireplaces and a grand, sweeping staircase only add to the opulence.
This is a home perfect for those who like to entertain, with multiple reception rooms, a well-appointed kitchen and adjacent dining room and mature gardens to the back of the house which would be idyllic for outdoor socialising. Large windows looking out over the Pentlands and the gardens, high ceilings and a gorgeous sunroom fill the house with natural light and an enviable sense of space and openness.
A privately accessed, self-contained apartment in the basement provides a potential rental opportunity for buyers. With two roomy bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and living room, as well as plenty of storage space, it could also be used as a granny flat or for older children who would appreciate their own space and independence.
‘Homes like 23 Blacket Place don’t come up often,’ says Francesca Hill, senior valuer at Coulters. ‘This is an incredible opportunity for someone looking for a home filled with character that they can embrace and update, in an enviable location a stone’s throw from Arthur’s Seat.
‘Sir James Gowans’ architectural touch is evident throughout the property which gives it a really special air of elegance and history. With expansive living areas and plenty of bedrooms, it’s the perfect long-term home for a large family that needs somewhere that can adapt as they grow.’
Perfectly situated in a stunning, leafy conservation area which gives it a feeling of seclusion that is hard to find within an easy stroll of Edinburgh’s vibrant East End.
The home is in the catchment area for both Preston Street Primary and James Gillespie’s Secondary School, perfect for growing families, and Edinburgh’s prestigious private schools are also within easy reach.
Interested? 23 Blacket Place is on the market now for offers over £1.65m. For more info and the floorplan click here.