Colinton Road, Merchiston, Edinburgh, EH10

A substantial stone built family home providing flexible and well-proportioned accommodation with the benefit of a delightful private south facing garden, driveway and garage

Description

73 Colinton Road is a particularly fine detached family home with substantial south facing garden, situated in one of Edinburgh’s most sought-after residential addresses. Extending to over 4,000 sq ft, the property seamlessly blends modern design with striking period features, including ornate cornicing, timber flooring, and a grand original staircase.

This property has served as a wonderful family home for a number of years and will now appeal to a wide range of buyers.

The front door opens into a vestibule and impressive reception hall, where the intricately carved staircase immediately catches the eye and sets a tone of timeless elegance. From here, the principal reception rooms flow effortlessly.

To the front, the formal dining room exudes character, with a bay window, wood panelling, and a gas fire creating a warm and inviting setting for entertaining. The sitting room - currently used as a playroom - mirrors these features and offers a bright, versatile space which has potential to provide a further double bedroom.

To the rear, the open-plan kitchen and sunroom form the heart of the home. Bathed in natural light from its south-facing aspect, this space is both stylish and functional, featuring high-spec cabinetry, a dual-fuel AGA, underfloor heating, and direct access to the generous private garden. A central gas fire connects the kitchen to the snug, enhancing the sense of flow and comfort, and making this the perfect space for relaxing and entertaining.

Accessed via the snug, a newly refurbished conservatory offers year-round enjoyment, with panoramic garden views and ample space for indoor seating.

A spacious utility room, two contemporary WCs, a store cupboard and charming nook offering a warm and inviting retreat within the home, completes the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor hosts four generous double bedrooms, a versatile study, and a beautifully proportioned drawing room. The drawing room, rich in period detail and featuring a wood-burning stove, provides an elegant setting for both formal entertaining and relaxed living.

The principal bedroom benefits from a bright southerly aspect, enhanced by Velux windows, and is complemented by a spacious ensuite bathroom. All other bedrooms are spacious, with ample storage space and attractive windows. A second shower room, accessed from the main hall, services these bedrooms with ease.

Externally, the gardens are substantial and immaculately maintained, while offering a high degree of privacy. A patio area accessed from the sunroom and conservatory, provides space for outdoor dining, while the surrounding lawns and flower beds are framed by mature trees and hedging. The setting is peaceful and inviting, perfectly suited for families and those who enjoy outdoor living.

A recently installed garden shed provides excellent storage for outdoor furniture and gardening equipment. In addition, a neatly positioned wood store and further garden storage to the side of the property offer practical additional storage.

Location

Situated around 2 miles south of Princes Street, Colinton Road lies on the edge of Morningside within the popular residential district of Merchiston.

There are excellent local shops, bistros and bars, including Waitrose, Marks & Spencer and Tesco, as well as cultural amenities including the King’s Theatre and Dominion Cinema in nearby Morningside and Bruntsfield.

Local sporting facilities include a number of golf courses and there are beautiful walks in the open spaces of Bruntsfield Links and The Meadows.

The property is ideally located for access to the financial district in the West End as well as The Gyle, Gogarburn and Edinburgh Park.

George Watson’s is just next door, and a number of other schools, including George Heriot’s and Merchiston are also within a mile or two of the property while the property currently falls within the catchment areas for Brunstfield Primary and Boroughmuir High School.

The city bypass is easily accessible providing excellent access to the airport and the central Scotland motorway network.

Square Footage: 4,095 sq ft



Additional Info

Listing: The property is not listed but lies within the Merchiston and Greenhill Conservation Areas.

Fixtures and Fittings: All fitted carpets, curtains, some light fittings and some integrated appliances are included in the sale