4 bed detached house for sale in Balerno

Neilsons are delighted to offer on to the market, for the first time in fifty years, this truly spectacular detached period house which originally formed part of an opulent 16th century mansion house and its expansive grounds. The property is steeped in history and brimming with character and elegant period features, including working shutters in all the main rooms and dramatic high ceilings. This unique home boasts breathtaking panoramic views towards Edinburgh Castle, Fife and the Pentland Hills and rests on a generous plot spanning approximately half an acre, incorporating verdant meticulously kept gardens, an extensive private driveway and double garage. A true rarity in the Edinburgh market, this impressive house has been a well-loved family home for many years and though well maintained has excellent potential to remodel, renovate or extend to suit individual tastes and set-ups. As well as a substantial attic and generous plot, it is the current owners understanding that there is a substantial, presently unexplored basement ripe for further development. The accommodation is accessed via an entrance vestibule and the ground floor briefly comprises: entrance hallway which is flooded with natural light and features a grand staircase with wrought iron balustrade leading to the upper level complete with high ceiling and large southwest facing window, generously proportioned bay fronted reception room with near floor-to-ceiling windows, intricate cornice work/frieze, beautiful original mouldings on the doors and a bright dual facing aspect, versatile dining/family room which features a focal solid fuel fire and exudes a lovely peaceful feel with pleasant leafy views over the garden via a large bay window, well equipped breakfasting kitchen which has been fitted with a variety of base and wall mounted units, with coordinated worktops, splash tiling and an assortment of built-in appliances, butler's walk-in pantry and utility room off, and convenient downstairs cloakroom. On the upper level you have three generously sized double bedrooms all with spectacular open views and two with en-suite shower rooms, a cosy single bedroom with cleverly designed space-saving platform bed which would make an excellent child's bedroom, nursery or home office, and main family bathroom with three-piece suite, over-bath shower and splash tiling. The house is surrounded by approximately half an acre of lovingly tended mature garden ground, comprising areas of lawn, well stocked planted beds, high mature hedgerow, fruit trees and flowering bushes. A haven for the green fingered, the gardens offer a delightful open space for all the family to enjoy all year round and have a lovely tranquil feel. The gardens are ample enough to allow for the construction of an eco-pod, summer house or modern style home office, as well as a potential extension to the main house, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. The front garden is accessed via a long private driveway which in turn leads to a substantial double garage, complete with living green roof, vehicle inspection pit/bay and electronically controlled up and over door. A central area is bordered by original stone building blocks and would lend itself well to a paved seating space with firepit or barbecue for entertaining in the warmer months. Council Tax Band - G