The Future of No. 13 Edinburgh

The Property Today

The house is on the market through Rettie as one property, No. 13 Albert Terrace, EH10 5EA. From the 1990s until recently it was divided as 13A, the upper two floors, and 13B, the garden-level flat. Both staircases between the ground and garden-level floors have now been opened up. I would prefer the building to retain its integrity through a single sale to the right purchaser. But I may also entertain an exceptional offer for either part separately.

The conservatory connects to the upper portion through the West Wing, with a staircase down to the garden level. If the house were sold in separate parts, it could potentially be incorporated into 13B or retained with the upper portion, subject to the arrangements agreed for the sale.

Ideas for Renewal

The garden level would benefit from renovation following water damage from a domestic leak. I have chosen to leave this to the next owner's judgement: whether to refurbish within the existing layout or to reimagine it.

My own suggestion would be to explore creating a kitchen in the current single bedroom, opening into the adjoining living room and towards the rear garden. A revised layout might allow three double bedrooms and an ensuite bathroom, subject to design and feasibility.

Alternatively, the conservatory and adjoining spaces suggest possibilities for a self-contained pied-à-terre or a northward extension. These are ideas for a future owner to explore with an architect, subject to the necessary consents.

Offering in Scotland

The property is on the open market through Rettie. The listing for 13 Albert Terrace has the Home Report, current asking price and viewing arrangements. This website is a personal account of the house, and it is not a substitute for those particulars.

If you are buying from outside Scotland, the system may be unfamiliar. Houses here are usually marketed at "offers over" a stated figure, and that figure is a floor rather than a guide to the final price. ESPC's buyer guidance notes that homes in popular areas often sell for 5 to 15% above it, and exceptional houses can go well beyond that.

When interest is strong, the agent sets a closing date and buyers submit sealed offers through their solicitors. There is usually only one chance to bid, so it pays to make your best offer first time.

Rettie can explain the process and arrange viewings. A Scottish solicitor will advise you on the Home Report, comparable sales and how to pitch your offer.