12 Ravelston House Park, Edinburgh, EH4 3LU

The property

Closing date: Wednesday 20th July 2022 at 12 noon Privately nestled in mature garden grounds with magnificent views over the city skyline and Edinburgh Castle, this spacious mid-century double-storey house is situated in exclusive Ravelston, where properties rarely come to market. Dating from the late 1960s, the modernist 5-bedroom family home enjoys generous reception space with large windows offering tranquil and leafy views over its gardens. It further benefits from a double garage with a workshop area, a private drive for 3 vehicles, the possibility to extend (with relevant planning permission), and is within a very short walking distance from some of Edinburgh’s best private schools. Approaching the house, a walkway leads through the tall beech hedge into the sunny front garden, to the front door. Once inside, you are welcomed by a spacious entrance hallway with a guest WC. To the left is a double-aspect lounge arranged around a living flame gas fireplace with a stone surround (from a Sir Robert Lorimer house), creating a striking focal point. This generous reception room with a footprint of over 334 sq. feet is ideal for formal entertaining and large family gatherings. From here, double gazed doors lead to the garden room, currently used as a TV and family room. With large windows covering three of its walls, this magnificent space is ideal to enjoy the gardens throughout the seasons – whilst in the warmer months the French doors can be opened to connect directly to the outdoors. On the other side of the hallway is a formal dining room – another generous reception room which can comfortably accommodate an 8-seater dining table with space for additional freestanding furniture. Next door is the heart of this family home – a kitchen flowing into a sunroom with garden access. The kitchen comes with fitted wall and base units and a modern island addition with a quality quartz worktop. Neatly integrated, you will find an oven, hobs, extractor hood, with built-in space for an undercounter dishwasher, fridge and an eye-level microwave oven. A generous utility room (with a door leading to the garden) is accessed from the kitchen and houses an American-style fridge/freezer, a washing machine and tumble dryer. The utility room also gives access to a rear porch (used as a wine cellar) with garage and garden access. Returning to the sunroom, this fully glazed room enjoys magnificent garden views and afternoon sun, with double doors leading to a patio. The room can be used as an informal dining area or snug – ideal for socialising while cooking. Upstairs, the property comes with five bedrooms. The principal suite boasts delightful views, large, fitted wardrobes and a modern en-suite shower room. The second double bedroom is also a generous size and offers access to a large sun terrace. This wonderfully private space bathes in sunshine with beautiful views all the way to the castle. The three remaining bedrooms comprise: a double bedroom, a single bedroom, and a small single bedroom, currently used as a home office. Completing the first-floor accommodation is an attractive family bathroom with a four-piece suite and storage cupboard. A Ramsay-ladder gives access to the fully floored attic from the landing. The property benefits from gas central heating (Worcester boiler), double glazing (except for the home office and a couple of panes in the family room), as well as new flooring and carpets in some of the rooms. The current owners had plans drawn up (available on request) to extend the property over the utility room and garages on the first floor to create a seating area with a generous double bedroom and en-suite. The extension enjoys lots of glazing and windows, offering wonderful views to the castle. The mature wrap-around gardens are a delight. Privately screened with tall beech hedging around the property, the sunny gardens offer a generous lawn area, several patios, colourful planting including Rhododendrons, roses, flowering shrubs, and a selection of fruit trees. Private off-road parking is catered for by a drive for 3 cars, leading to a double garage with a workshop area and electricity. An internal doors connects the garage to the rear porch, which in turn gives access to the utility room.