The Edinburgh Reporter December 18

16 PROPERTY The Edinburgh Reporter
Moray Place magnificence
LOOKING for a property ‘fit for a
king’? How about an earl instead?
Constructed in 1822, 28 (1F) Moray
Place is filled with history and
character. Originally designed
and constructed for the Earl of
Moray, this home exudes luxury
and features fine period details
throughout.
Located in one of the most
sought-after areas in Edinburgh,
Moray Place represents one of
the most important achievements
of the Georgian New Town
of Edinburgh. Built on the Earl of
Moray’s land, house number 28
was not only the first to be built in
Moray Place but is also believed
to be the only one designed with
instructions from the Earl himself.
With astounding westward
views over the Dean Valley, angled
to encompass a wide arc from the
Dean Bridge to the Firth of Forth,
it is simple to see why the Earl
lived in this property. It is truly a
grand apartment, with an interior
to match the views of the exterior.
Designed for modern living, the
flat perfectly combines the historical
pieces of the past with current
finishes. The elegant and historic
original features are still clearly
seen throughout the property.
Decorative cornices adorn the
ceilings in each room and are quite
impressive. No room is complete
without a touch of history; even
the storerooms have intricate
ceiling work. The former ballroom
and large dining room contribute
to the elegantly proportioned
rooms, along with three bedrooms.
A marble mantelpiece makes the
large fireplace the highlight of
the grand drawing room, which
features high ceilings and a strong
taste of historical grandeur.
Interested in this property? Find
out more at espc.com
All information was correct at the
time of printing. If this property is
no longer listed it may have been
taken off the market, had a closing
sale or is now being reviewed by
the associated solicitor.
28 Moray Place was originally built for the Earl of Moray himself
Make the move to EH52
A new home in Winchburgh might offer you more for your money
Moray Place Living Room
IF you follow the Union Canal
from the Edinburgh city centre
out to West Lothian, you will first
come to the postcode district of
EH52, home to commuter towns
such as Broxburn, Uphall and
Winchburgh, which the artificial
waterway winds its way through.
This EH52 district borders
Edinburgh, and several of the
towns, including the ones previously
mentioned, offer excellent
and efficient commuter links (road
and rail) into the city of Edinburgh
and good value homes, making it
an excellent area to relocate to for
first time buyers or those looking
to upgrade to a bigger home but
are struggling to find their dream
property within the capital.
According to Registers of
Scotland data, from January to
August 2018, the average selling
price of a property in the EH52
postcode area was £178,349
compared to £151,236 the previous
year. The data indicates that for
the same period, the average
selling price in Edinburgh was
£271,427 compared to £254,500 the
previous year.
As the EH52 area is on the border
of West Lothian and Edinburgh, it
benefits from easy access to the
amenities on offer in the capital.
The towns within the area are
also located close to iconic sights
in West Lothian, and central
Scotland, including Linlithgow
Palace, contemporary sculpture
park and art gallery Jupiter
Artland, the Falkirk Wheel, the
Kelpies and many more.
So, if you’re looking to make a
move out of the city, then EH52
might be the place for you. Browse
a great range of properties in the
EH52 area on espc.com