5
Bed(s)
2
Bath(s)
2,061
SQFT
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a unique family house in a beautiful and peaceful setting in a prime Colinton address, now in need of complete modernisation and offering wonderful potential. The house benefits from lovely South facing mature gardens and private parking as well as a balcony with wonderful open views. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and the main living accommodation is on the first floor. There is a bright galleried landing, spacious L shaped sitting/dining room, a kitchen/breakfast room, principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a separate WC. A spacious South facing balcony can be accessed from the landing and the principal bedroom. Downstairs there are four further double bedrooms, a spacious utility room, a bathroom and WC. There is good storage on the ground floor.
The area is characterised by elegant properties and a leafy, tranquil environment and is within easy reach of the city centre. The house is accessed via a driveway with ample space for parking and turning and is quietly tucked away from the street. The first section of the drive is in shared ownership with the neighbour and the areas in front of and behind the house are private.
This is a fantastic house due to the combination of generous accommodation, private setting and beautiful gardens, making it ideal for families looking to move to this highly sought-after area.
Accommodation:
First Floor:
Galleried Landing, Sitting/Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room,
Principal Bedroom, En-Suite Bathroom, WC, South Facing Balcony.
Ground Floor:
Four Double Bedrooms, Bathroom, WC,
Utility Room, Good Storage.
Outside:
Beautiful Mature South Facing Private Gardens,
Spacious South Facing Balcony,
Driveway, Garden Shed.
SITUATION:
Gillespie Road is an affluent and sought after address within the Colinton Conservation Area, which lies to the south-west of Edinburgh and offers a contrast between the peaceful, semi-rural suburbs and the bustling city centre. The Braid and Blackford Hills, Spylaw Park, Colinton Dell and the Water of Leith walkway are a short distance away whilst the Pentland Hills Regional Park and Glencorse Reservoir, also nearby, offer wonderful opportunities for trail running, cycling, horse riding and fishing.
Colinton is renowned for its proximity to these open spaces, its village atmosphere, local independent shops, and recreational facilities including the Craiglockhart Tennis Centre, several public and private golf courses and the Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend.
There are several outstanding schools in the area, including Juniper Green Primary and Currie Community High School in the state sector and George Watson’s College and Merchiston Castle School in the private sector.
The area is well served by Sainsbury’s supermarket, with a Waitrose and Marks & Spencer a short drive away. There are frequent bus services to the City Centre; easy access to the City Bypass and Edinburgh’s International Airport whilst Waverley station can be reached in 10-minutes from nearby Slateford railway station.
General Remarks & Information:
Fixtures and Fittings:
Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.
Services:
Gas heating, mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).
Outgoings
Council Tax Band: G
EPC Rating: C
Postcode
EH13 0NW
Tenure
Freehold
Viewings
Viewing is strictly by appointment through Rettie & Co. 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. Tel: 0131 220 4160.
Offers
Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.
Internet Website
This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as Rightmove, On The Market and The London Office.
Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.
Important Notice
Rettie, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
Proof and source of Funds/Anti Money Laundering
Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction.
All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. Rettie use electronic verification, if this is not possible original documents are acceptable.
Misrepresentations
Particulars prepared April 2024 - First Issue.