14 Ravelston House Park, Edinburgh, EH4 3LU

The property

Enveloped by greenery and seemingly worlds away from the hustle and bustle of the capital, 14 Ravelston House Park represents an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire an idyllic family home in exclusive Ravelston. Extending some 265 sq. metres over two levels, the accommodation comprises five bedrooms, three reception rooms, two bathrooms and a sizeable dining kitchen, as well as a dual-aspect sunroom, a garden store and a generous single garage. The 1960s property would benefit from a degree of modernisation to meet contemporary standards, however, boasts the inimitable proportions, natural light and classic features of the era. The mature, walled gardens that surround the property are beautifully tended and landscaped, and border the sprawling grounds of The Mary Erskine School. The house is tucked at the end of a hedge-bound driveway and immediately in front of the house is parking space for several cars to supplement the garage. Welcoming you inside is a practical entrance vestibule with a WC and a cloak cupboard, which flows into an inviting hall with further storage cupboards. The hall is characterised by an original staircase with a vintage oak and hairpin balustrade, and is bathed in natural light courtesy of retro internal glazing. On the left is the first of three interconnected reception rooms, all of which can be reached independently from the hall. Currently used as a music room, the space boasts wonderful morning light and garden views courtesy of an east-facing picture window, and would also make an ideal sitting room or snug. The music room flows almost seamlessly into the magnificent living room, which enjoys an enviable south-facing aspect and an inviting living-flame gas fire. The vast space is supplemented with a dual-aspect sunroom, which in turn allows access to a practical garden store. Glazed partition doors in the living room open into the dual-aspect, formal dining room: another flexible reception room with beautiful garden views to the south and west. The expansive dining kitchen and separate utility room complete the ground-floor accommodation. Perfectly designed for family life, the dining kitchen is equipped with extensive Poggenpohl cabinetry and worktops, plus a convivial breakfast peninsula. Integrated appliances include an electric hob, a double oven/grill, a dishwasher and a fridge-freezer. Upstairs, the airy gallery landing boasts three double bedrooms, a well-proportioned single bedroom, a shower room and a bathroom. Currently used as a family room, the double bedroom above the garage enjoys dual-aspect windows to the front and rear, and is equipped with an electric fire framed by fitted bookshelves. The landing offers excellent built- in storage and features a hatch (with a pull-down ladder) to the fully-floored storage loft. The property benefits from gas-fired central heating and partial double- glazing, having retained some of its original single-glazed windows. The substantial garden grounds are bound by traditional stone dykes and shrubbery, and enjoy wonderful natural light from dawn until dusk. The landscaped grounds comprise manicured lawns, mature trees and a suntrap patio. The large single garage and driveway provide private parking for several vehicles, in addition to unrestricted on-street parking on Ravelston House Park. Extras: all fitted floor coverings, light fixtures, some curtains, washing machine and tumble dryer to be included in the sale. Upstairs, the airy gallery landing boasts three double bedrooms, a well-proportioned single bedroom, a shower room and a bathroom. The double bedroom above the garage enjoys dual-aspect window to the front and rear, and is currently used as a family room. EPC - E