Russell Place, Edinburgh, EH5

A remarkably rare opportunity to purchase an architecturally spectacular family home. Number 16 Russell Place is a unique 5 bedroom, 4 public room property, set over 3 levels, presenting an excellent opportunity to create a generational home, offering plenty of scope to enhance the existing accommodation.

With an extended private driveway, the house is set far back from the quiet street in the very heart of Trinity. It is surrounded by magnificent mature trees, including beech, black walnut, cedar, apple and Scots pine and has a large and private walled garden and a gated entrance to the front.

The property dates back to the later 19th Century, consistent with many of the Victorian period properties in the area.  Entered via private gate, a path leads to the entrance and vestibule.  Internally, you are greeted by the grand entrance hall and ornate staircase.  To the front, there is a large reception room with magnificent shutters, carved fireplace, cornice and ceiling rose. The dining room has French doors that can open into the well-equipped modernised kitchen with Aga range cooker, creating a wonderful open-plan family space.  There is a bright family room to the rear, overlooking the large matured garden and again boasting sumptuous decorative features. Completing the ground level is separate WC and shower room.

The grand stairs lead upwards and pass a magnificent stained-glass window emblazoned with this home's enduring moto 'Pro Rege et grege' - For King and flock. The stained glass also features the monogram of its builders and first family, R&R Patterson. This is a house with lineage. A spacious and useful landing leads to a drawing room with full height windows leading out to a small balcony over the front entrance. This grand room features the finest fireplace in the property. There are 3 large double bedrooms on this level, family bathroom and storage space. 

A further internal staircase brings you up to the upper level that features a hugely impressive open space with large skylight, likely the original Victorian nursery. It now provides an excellent, versatile opportunity to use as a bedroom, or a more creative space such as artist studio or exceptional home office space.  It boasts an additional room off to the side (likely once for the nanny), as well as ample storage within the eves.  This top floor also features additional double bedroom and separate shower room.

The property is full of character and period features as one would expect, including ornate cornicing and ceiling roses, fireplaces throughout, original flooring and windows.  It benefits from gas central heating and has useful storage cupboards throughout.

Externally, the property is set within lovely matured and extensive garden spaces.  A private drive leads to a garage outbuilding to the rear of the grounds.  Off the rear door from the kitchen area, there are 2 workshop or utility spaces that each have secure doors from the rear patio area.

Russell Place is a quiet street that runs through Trinity, a welcoming, friendly and peaceful area that is generally regarded as one of the prime suburbs of Edinburgh.  Easily reaching the city centre by car or public transport, the area is also well serviced by local shops, restaurants and bars.  There are also excellent local schools within the catchment, as well as Independent schools such as Edinburgh Academy or Erskine Stewarts Melville within easy reach.  Leisure is locally available, from gyms, tennis club, cycling paths and open parks near by.  An exceptional property within a highly desirable area.