Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh’s West End, this Listed Georgian Townhouse is being transformed from commercial office to residential use in the form of high-end luxury rental apartments. The property consists of four floors above basement and our client’s intention for the project is to provide a mixture of 1, 2 and 3-bed flats designed across all five floors. The design incorporates a 3-bed apartment at basement level, large 1-bed apartments within the principal reception and drawing rooms to the ground and 1st floors, a 2-bed apartment within the principal room of the 2nd floor and a separate Studio apartment occupying the 3rd floor.

Modern open-planning living, kitchen and dining layouts will be at the core of the designs, with fittings and finishes selected to create a contemporary aesthetic within a beautifully intricate and historic building context. Original, ornate features such as decorative plaster cornicing, original wall panelling, Georgian wrought iron balustrades and vaulted plaster ceilings to the communal entrance will be retained and restored to create the link between the contemporary and traditional nature of this A-Listed building.

Careful attention to the historic fabric of the building is taken into account during the process of modernisation and necessary upgrades, so the building can comply with 21st century technical regulations whilst retaining the stunning Georgian detailing.

Planning Approval, Listed Building Consent and Building Warrant have all been secured for the project, with construction starting in late 2022. Completion is due for mid 2023.