Even ignoring the worsening cost of living crisis that has left millions of households across Scotland and the UK struggling to put food on the table, buying a home in Edinburgh is a luxury few can afford.
As we have revealed in previous property roundups, there are certainly bargains to be found for those willing to look — particularly in areas such as Leith and Corstorphine.
However, purchasing a house in neighbourhoods like the West End or Morningside is simply out of reach for many, barring a sudden lottery win.
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Sometimes it can be fun to daydream for a moment though, and take a look at what you could buy in the capital if you had the money.
We took to Rightmove to find the most expensive home in each part of Edinburgh, and here is what we found.
New Town
Carlton Street
Price: Offers over £2,400,000
Number of bedrooms: 6
Number of bathrooms: 5
With a hefty £2,400,000 price tag, you may be surprised to hear that this town house is not the most expensive property on this list — though it's not far from it. Set over three floors, it exudes opulence and luxury. A particular highlight is the breathtaking drawing room with triple sash and case windows and a grand fireplace.
What the listing says: "This exceptional property, seamlessly upgraded to the highest standard, offers generously proportioned, light-infused rooms retaining original features including fireplaces, expansive sash and case windows, ornate plasterwork, a stunning roof cupola and a staircase with delicate ironwork balustrade. Detailed contemporary upgrades and a calming colour palette blend beautifully to create a simply stunning family home with a sunny garden in one of Edinburgh's most desirable areas."
More information is available here.
Leith
Bonnington Terrace
Price: Offers over £995,000
Number of bedrooms: 8
Number of bathrooms: 8
Currently being operated as a popular guest house, this property is the largest on this roundup in terms of the number of bedrooms and bathrooms. Key features include gardens to the front and rear, a gorgeous lounge with underfloor heating, seven en-suite bedrooms, and a sleek and modern kitchen.
What the listing says: "This wonderfully presented Guest House is situated in a prominent location on the corner of Bonnington Terrace and Bonnington Grove just to the north of Edinburgh city centre. Bonnington Terrace forms part of the main thoroughfare of Newhaven Road which stretches from close to Newhaven Harbour to the north all the way to where it forms into Pilrig Street linking with Leith Walk to the south. Sheridan Guest House benefits from a location that is ideal for visiting many of Edinburgh’s main tourist attractions whilst also just being a short walk to the vibrant port of Leith which amongst other attractions include The Royal Yacht Brittania."
More information is available here.
Corstorphine
14 Downie Terrace
Price: Offers over £795,000
Number of bedrooms: 5
Number of bathrooms: 1
Considering Cortstorphine is a relatively more affordable part of Edinburgh, it makes sense that this terraced house is less expensive than the others so far on this list. Not to say it's cheap with an almost-£800,000 price tag. The inside is a bit more dated and tired that the previous homes, but it still has plenty to offer for those willing to put in a little bit of work.
What the listing says: "This expansive 5 bedroom Victorian terraced villa provides buyers with a wide range of options and uses, with the choice to continue the property as a successful guest house or to transform it into a large family home for luxury lifestyles. The exceptional villa, flanked by landscaped gardens, features spacious, well-presented interiors throughout, and modern fixtures and fittings. Furthermore, it has a sought after location in Corstorphine directly opposite Edinburgh Zoo, set within easy reach of amenities and regular public transport links, and just a short journey from Murrayfield Stadium, the home of Scottish rugby."
More information is available here.
Gorgie & Dalry
Gorgie Road, Springwell Development
Price: Offers over £795,000
Number of bedrooms: 5
Number of bathrooms: 1
The first fully detached home on this list — and also the cheapest property so far — this Gorgie home is pretty great value for money, so long as you don't mind only having a single bathroom. The interior is perfectly pleasant, albeit a little too grey, but a touch of colour would go a long way.
What the listing says: "11 Gorgie road sits in the beautifully landscaped grounds of AMA’s Springwell development. This newly built lodge house would be the perfect new home for a small family or couple while still feeling close to Edinburgh’s city centre."
More information is available here.
Portobello
Townhouse 1, St James, Rosefield Place
Price: Offers over £795,000
Number of bedrooms: 4
Number of bathrooms: 4
Now here's something you don't see every day. Being a church that has been converted into a townhouse, one thing you can expect from this property is drama and grandeur. While the photos at the moment are just computer generated renditions of what the completed project will look like, it doesn't take a lot of imagination to picture how stunning this would be as a family home.
What the listing says: "Townhouse 1 stretches across 4 levels in the main body of St James church. This exquisite family home stretches to 2,866 sq ft and offers some of the most wonderful window architecture you could wish to see. Townhouse 1 has 4 bedrooms ( and study area), 4 bathrooms, 3 public rooms, double height living space and an abundance of original features. This really is one of the most impressive and luxurious conversion properties in Edinburgh."
More information is available here.
Bruntsfield & Morningside
Sassoon Grove, Craighouse
Price: £3,000,000
Number of bedrooms: 6
Number of bathrooms: 5
You may have expected a home in the West End or city centre to be the most expensive property on this list, but it's actually this Morningside development. Another refurbishment project, this one somehow looks to be even more grand and opulent than the Portobello home — and so it should be at that eye-watering price tag. The rose pink house dates back to the 16th century, and so is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Edinburgh history.
What the listing says: "Old Craig is undergoing an extensive refurbishment by Quartermile Developments - a unique and rare opportunity to acquire a substantial piece of Edinburgh history has been unveiled - at this stage there is an opportunity to purchase the property as a project or alternatively the property can be purchased as a completed conversion property, which includes the developer completing the fit out from the available specification."
More information is available here.
Southside
Spence Street
Price: Offers Over £875,000
Number of bedrooms: 6
Number of bathrooms: 2
For those after something a little more low-key, this semi-detached Newington house is stunning both inside and out. Arranged over three levels, it's brimming with period character including sash and case bay windows, and ornate cornice work and fireplaces. It also has some modern charm thrown in too, such as a spacious kitchen/living/dining room with French doors.
What the listing says: "Impressive five/six bedroom Victorian sandstone semi-detached house with private gardens, occupying a commanding position on a peaceful residential street in the heart of Newington, only 2 miles from the city centre with excellent amenities on the doorstep."
More information is available here.
West End
Walker Street
Price: Offers Over £1,450,000
Number of bedrooms: 4
Number of bathrooms: 3
As expected, the most expensive property in the West End isn't cheap. Looking inside though, it's teeming with the sort of understated elegance that you would expect from the area — from herringbone oak flooring to the stone stair with wrought iron balustrades and mahogany banister. This is combined with a modern kitchen and bathrooms to create a truly stunning interior.
What the listing says: "4 Walker Street has recently undergone conversion from office to residential use and as part of this has been extensively refurbished and modernised to create an immaculately presented townhouse finished to an extremely high specification. The accommodation benefits from both east and west facing aspects allowing for an abundance of natural light throughout the day, further enhanced by the generous cupola crowning the impressive original stone stair. The property has been sensitively upgraded, perfectly catering for modern living, and yet sympathetically blending contemporary fixtures and fittings with the many fine period features including the stone stair with wrought iron balustrades and mahogany banister, delightful plasterwork and astragal windows."
More information is available here.
Old Town
Ramsay Garden
Price: Offers Over £1,125,000
Number of bedrooms: 4
Number of bathrooms: 2
For how beautiful this outside of this flat is, and how good the views are, the decor is a bit of a let down. The inside of the property looks rather dated and drab — especially for that price tag — but somebody with money to throw around could easily transform it into the modern and tasteful home that it is destined to be.
What the listing says: "4 Walker Street has recently undergone conversion from office to residential use and as part of this has been extensively refurbished and modernised to create an immaculately presented townhouse finished to an extremely high specification. The accommodation benefits from both east and west facing aspects allowing for an abundance of natural light throughout the day, further enhanced by the generous cupola crowning the impressive original stone stair. The property has been sensitively upgraded, perfectly catering for modern living, and yet sympathetically blending contemporary fixtures and fittings with the many fine period features including the stone stair with wrought iron balustrades and mahogany banister, delightful plasterwork and astragal windows."
More information is available here.
