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About
9 Drummond Place is a beautifully presented four-bedroom upper townhouse set on one of the most sought-after garden squares in Edinburgh's New Town.
This stunning home has been completely refurbished by the current owner, including new kitchens and bathrooms, a new heating system with boiler and water tank, and Arrow slimline heritage radiators installed throughout.
The roof and external stonework have been upgraded, and the property has been comprehensively redecorated.
The home is entered through an impressive vestibule and hallway featuring the iconic green Beverly Hills Hotel "Banana Leaf" wallpaper, which complements the original period features including Georgian floor tiles and a stone staircase that spans the entire property.
A cupola above allows natural light to flow through the space. The kitchen is located to the rear of the ground floor and features light pink worktops with bespoke green solid wood cabinetry.
Integrated appliances include two Neff ovens, a Neff dishwasher and a Smeg six- ring gas hob. A Fisher & Paykel fridge/freezer is currently installed but will be removed.
To the front of the ground floor, the dining room features bold House of Hackney wallpaper, a solid wood floor, a stone fireplace, and an attractive outlook over the Drummond Place gardens.
A guest WC is located under the stairs off the hallway.
Also to the rear of the ground floor is a practical utility room with wooden worktops, an integrated American XL Whirlpool washer and dryer, and an under-cabinet fridge.
The newly installed Worcester Bosch boiler and water tank are neatly housed in a cupboard off the utility room.
On the first floor, the drawing room sits at the front of the home and features Timorous Beasties hand printed splotch green wallpaper along with two large windows overlooking the Drummond Place gardens.
There is an interconnecting door to the study which benefits from a solid wood floor. Both drawing room and study have original fireplaces.
The principal bedroom suite is located to the rear of the first floor and includes fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom with a freestanding footed bath, separate shower and a sink with marble surround.
The second floor provides three further double bedrooms. Bedroom two is positioned to the front of the property and features a solid wood floor, original fireplace and walk-in wardrobe.
Bedroom three, also with walk-in wardrobe, is located to the rear; while bedroom four is to the front and features Christian Lacroix wallpaper and a solid wood floor.
EPC Band D Drummond Place is a stunning garden square in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town.
Designed by architects Robert Reid and William Sibbald in 1804, with later design alterations by Thomas Bonnar in 1818, Drummond Place forms part of the Second New Town A Group.
It represents a significant surviving section of one of the best preserved and most important examples of urban planning in Britain.
Residents of Drummond Place are eligible to apply for access to the private Drummond Place Gardens, subject to payment of a small annual fee.
The New Town is one of Edinburgh's most sought-after residential areas.
Located in the city centre, it is characterised by its elegant Georgian terraces, wide streets and beautifully maintained communal gardens.
Excellent shopping and amenities are available in the city centre, approximately a ten-minute walk away.
The property falls within the catchment area for Broughton Primary School or St Mary's RC Primary School, and Drummond Community High School or St Thomas of Aquin's RC High School.
A number of highly regarded independent schools are also nearby, including Fettes College, The Edinburgh Academy, ESMS and St George's School for Girls.
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