4 bed detached house for sale

Inverleith Place, Edinburgh EH3

A rare opportunity to acquire a magnificent period residence in one of Edinburgh’s most sought-after locations. Situated on the leafy and prestigious Inverleith Place with stunning views of Edinburgh Castle and the city skyline, this four bedroom family home, overlooks Inverleith Park, is walking distance to Fettes College, The Royal Botanic Garden and Stockbridge, providing easy access to the city centre.

With ornate cornices, high ceilings and original features throughout the property, the space allows for flexibility, from hosting to dining, entertaining to family life, this house allows for it all blending timeless elegance with family living.

On the lower floor, the property comprises of a drawing room space which has a large bay window, overlooking the private garden, a large, modern family kitchen with white goods built in, as well as a separate utility and laundry room space. This provides access to the garden and to the large cellar space below, allowing for ample storage and development potential. On the opposite side of the lower floor, by the entrance vestibule, is a large double bedroom, cloakroom and wc.

The upper floor boasts three large double bedrooms, all with elegant sash windows allowing for lots of natural light in the property, plus an additional two flexible single rooms, which could also be used as an office space and nursery. There are 2 large shower rooms, one being an ensuite to the Master bedroom and the other a family bathroom.

The sweeping private gardens that envelope the villa are a real feature of this property, boasting mature shrubs, scented roses, and beautiful cherry blossom and magnolia trees, providing a peaceful haven right in the city. There is also a detached garage and driveway situated within the garden grounds, which is accessed via newly installed, remote controlled gates and separate pedestrian access to East Fettes Avenue.

Adding to the home’s enduring appeal, it has approved planning for a kitchen extension as well as to develop both the loft and basement spaces, maximizing the property’s footprint on this stunning plot. The development designs, by Lorn MacNeal Architects, can be viewed on the City of Edinburgh Council Planning Portal using the reference 23/06357/ful