Location

Rattray Drive is situated within Greenbank Village, a highly desirable residential area approximately four miles south of Edinburgh's City Centre.

There are excellent local shops, cafes, bars and restaurants in nearby Morningside and Bruntsfield, including a Waitrose, Marks & Spencer Food Hall, Sainsbury's and Tesco supermarkets as well as cultural amenities including the King's Theatre, Church Hill Theatre and the Dominion Cinema.

Local sporting facilities include a choice of golf courses at the Braids, Merchants of Edinburgh and Swanston, and the Hillend Ski Centre. There are a variety of beautiful local walks nearby in the open green spaces of the Braid Hills, Braidburn Valley, Hermitage of Braid, Blackford Hill, Water of Leith, Craiglockhart Hills and the Pentland Hills Regional Parkland. There is also a woodland nature walk around the perimeter of the Greenbank Village estate.

The property is ideally located for ease of access to the financial district in the West End of Edinburgh as well as the Gyle, Gogarburn and Edinburgh Park.

George Watson's College is within easy walking distance, and a number of other well-regarded state and independent schools, including George Heriot's and Merchiston Castle School are also situated nearby.

The property is particularly well located for Napier University and Edinburgh University Kings Buildings.

The City Bypass is within easy reach, providing excellent access to Edinburgh Airport and the Central Scotland motorway network.

The area is well served by public transport. The Number 23 bus stops at the entrance to the development.

Description

29 Rattray Drive is an extremely impressive, red sandstone, end-terraced, 5-bedroom family home which forms part of the exclusive Edinburgh City Hospital development in the highly sought-after area of Greenbank Village.

The property is ideally situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and is surrounded by beautifully maintained, leafy landscaped garden grounds. The light, bright and spacious accommodation is arranged over three levels and offers an abundance of living and entertaining space including south facing balconies with exceptional panoramic views of the Pentland Hills.

On the ground floor, the house has a generously proportioned hall with solid wood floors throughout and a large storage cupboard. The hallway leads to a superbly appointed public living space with separate sitting and dining areas located within the two large turrets of this former City Hospital building. There is also a charming covered, south facing balcony to the front. The stylish kitchen provides direct access to the dining area through double doors and enjoys direct garden access. In addition, there is a separate utility room, WC/cloakroom and study/ bedroom 6 on this level.

On the first floor there are four further bedrooms and two large bathrooms (one ensuite) both with bath and separate shower. The principal bedroom and bedroom two incorporate large turret windows and enjoy direct balcony access and stunning 180 degree views of the Pentland Hills which must be viewed to be TRULY appreciated. All bedrooms benefit from built in wardrobes.

On the garden level there is a fantastic, versatile living space with direct access to a private covered patio and south facing garden area. This space is currently used as a large guest suite but could offer various other uses such as a self-contained apartment, large home office, home cinema or playroom. There is also a snug/sitting room, good sized shower room and under stair storage cupboard/ wine cellar on this level.

Externally there is a private single garage and ample parking available to the front and rear of the house for residents and visitors. The property benefits from a lovely, enclosed west facing garden with courtyard dining area and further private gardens to the south and east which are laid to lawn.