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7 bed house for sale South Lauder Road, Edinburgh, EH9

Offers in excess of

£3,950,000

Added on 18/10/2026

Type: House
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 4
Size: £466 per sq ft
Tenure: Freehold

Council tax Band H £3,984 a year

Key features

Period
Conservatory
Detached
Garden
5 Parking spaces
Patio
Town/City
Cellar
Access control secondary accommodation

About this property

Built in 1879, 1 South Lauder Road was designed by the noted Edinburgh architect Robert Paterson, best known for the Café Royal. Originally named Westfield, the house was commissioned by John Alison and has since retained its status as a distinguished and substantial family home.<br /><br />Occupying a prominent corner plot with extensive private garden grounds, the property has been home to a number of notable occupants over the years, reflecting its enduring appeal and architectural significance.

Floorplan

Council tax

Band H £3,984 a year

Per year

Band A

£1,084
Band B

£1,265
Band C

£1,445
Band D

£1,626
Band E

£2,136
Band F

£2,642
Band G

£3,184
Band H

This home: £3,984

This home is in band H, which costs £3,984 a year in City of Edinburgh for 2026/27.

Figures from the Scottish Government (Open Government Licence v3), before the water and sewerage charges billed with council tax. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone. Check a home's band on the Scottish Assessors.

Price guide

20 comparables · within 3 miles

Priced above 100% of the 5+ bed houses for sale nearby right now.

This home, £3,950,000 Median £1,437,500 · £622,500 – £2,450,000

Per square foot

£466 4% over

5+ bed houses nearby £448

Compared with 20 5+ bed houses for sale within 3 miles, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices.

Location

South Lauder Road, Edinburgh, EH9

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Mortgage and LBTT

Property price £3,950,000

£2m £5.9m

Deposit10% £395,000

£0 £4m

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £3,555,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £790,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.