- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Public Rooms
- 4 Bath/Shower Rooms
- Private Garden
- Driveway
- Detached Triple Garage
- Panoramic and stunning views
Description
This modern custom-built 5 bedroom detached house on a 0.4 acre estate is finished to an exceptional standard and is one of only two properties nestled within the Mortonhall Estate that is bounded by golf courses and Meadowhead Horse Farm. The house and gardens have unparalleled 360 degree views of Edinburgh, Fife and the Pentland Hills. The private lane leading to the house has almost no traffic and the occupants will enjoy peace and quiet interrupted only by birdsong and the occasional horse rider.
The private and gated entrance drive leads to an extensive paved area with ample room for several cars, with a 3-car garage and adjoining gardens. The entrance vestibule leads directly off the paved front drive to an open-plan hall and stairwell with a generous understairs cloakroom. The large sitting room has two windows with an impressive outlook to the Firth, an LPG living flame high-efficiency stove and sliding doors to a heated conservatory located at the front of the property. The well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room has ample space for cooking and entertaining with high-end appliances and enjoys a panoramic view of Edinburgh and the Firth via an archway looking over the sitting room. The spacious dining room with chandelier and wall sconces also has a large window with a panoramic view over the gardens and Edinburgh. Double bedroom 4 is currently used as a study and is located at the rear of the property with wall-to-wall built-in cupboards, fitted cabinets and views overlooking the 14th green of Mortonhall Golf Club. In a foyer off the main hallway, double bedroom 5 has two built-in cupboards and a Squirrel Morso LPG stove. The main floor shower room has a full-size shower cubicle with electric shower, WC and wash hand basin. Adjacent is a spacious utility room with storage space, washer-dryer and double sink. The back vestibule leads out onto a walled patio area ideal for al fresco dining.
On the first floor, a large velux window brightly illuminates the landing and staircase. The full master bedroom suite has three windows, a dressing room with built-in his and hers wardrobes, views to the Pentland Hills and an en-suite with large Velux skylight, electric shower, WC, bidet and wash hand basin. The second bedroom suite has stunning views on 2 aspects to the Castle and Firth, built-in wardrobes and an en-suite with Velux skylight, electric shower, WC and wash hand basin. Double bedroom 3 also has views to the Pentland Hills through a large Velux skylight, with closet and storage space. The family bathroom has a large Velux skylight, a bath with shower above, WC and wash hand basin. The drawing room has high ceilings, wall-to-wall windows on 2 aspects, electric fire with marble fireplace surround and magnificent views over Edinburgh to the Kingdom of Fife, making it a striking room to relax and entertain.
Location
The Braids is one of Edinburgh's most sought-after residential areas due to its proximity to the City Centre and the feeling of living in the countryside. It is only a few minutes drive or a short bus ride to the City Centre or to the City Bypass, with convenient access to the motorway network and to Edinburgh International Airport. There are excellent local shops in Morningside and Cameron Toll is within easy reach. Delightful long walks at Blackford Hill, Hermitage of Braid, Craiglockhart and Braidburn, as well as Tower Farm Riding Stables, are a mere stone's throw away. For the golf enthusiast, there are four golf courses and one of Edinburgh's best driving ranges within five minutes drive of the property, with Mortonhall and Harrison Golf Clubs immediately adjacent to the property. George Watson's College is also nearby and it is less than 25 minutes walk to the University of Edinburgh King's Buildings. A short walk from the house down a private lane leads to Mortonhall Estate, Klondyke Gardens and the Stable Bar.
Garden
A well maintained large front garden has a lawn, pebble border, mature plants with a hedgerow along the drive and a small shed. To the back of the house there is a walled patio area ideal for outside dining. A separate gated plot of 0.2 acres of additional land is situated across the driveway and contains several mature trees, a large storage shed, parking space for several additional cars and potential for a large second garden.
Parking
There is a paved driveway with ample space for 5 cars to the front of the house and a detached triple garage. All three garages have space above, including ladder access and lighting, suitable for large workshops and/or storage.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fitted carpets, floor coverings, curtains, new blinds and light fittings and two new LPG gas stoves are included in the sale price as are the kitchen appliances; Neff double oven, Neff dishwasher, AEG induction hob, SMEG microwave, the hood and fridge-freezer.
Services
The house is heated by LPG. There is full double glazing throughout the property.
Directions
The property is located on a private lane that runs South from where Liberton Drive meets Braid Hills Drive, just next to the Braid Hills Driving range. A sign for 99/101 Liberton Drive Meadowhead Farm marks the entrance to the laneway. The house is located approximately 1 km up to the top of the hill, past the Meadowhead horse farm.