Location

The property is situated in a highly desirable area between Morningside and Colinton in the southside of Edinburgh, approximately 6 miles from the city centre and is set within the quiet and exclusive Greenbank Village development.

The development is surrounded by wide open green space and sits close to the edge of the Pentland Hills Regional parkland which features 9 peaks of over 1500 feet and stunning views of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside.

Reservoirs dot the surrounding landscape providing homes for many birds and mammals. The Pentland hills offer many opportunities for exercise and leisure including beautiful walks, cycle routes, fishing lochs and golf courses.

There is local shopping nearby in Colinton where you will find a village atmosphere with shops, pubs, restaurants and coffee shops and a Tesco supermarket.

Towards the city centre is the larger area of Morningside, which offers a large Waitrose and a smaller M&S, specialist shops, artisan coffee shops and restaurants.

Littlejohn Road is well served by public transport and the city bypass is only minutes away with easy access to motorways including to Glasgow and The Queensferry Crossing to Fife as well as to Edinburgh Airport.

The area is popular with families for its excellent state and private school provision, such as George Watsons and Merchiston close to hand.

Description

Originally built as the Commissionaire's house, forming part of the original City Hospital buildings, this truly unique property has been thoughtfully re-imagined and returned to its intended status as a detached family home, it stands alone as the only property of this size and style in Greenbank village, and sets a precedent in terms of its elegant exterior and state of the art interior design specifications.

Beautifully presented, showcasing many bespoke features and an opulent palette of Farrow and Ball papers and paint throughout, a breath taking principal bedroom suite with dressing room and cutting-edge bathrooms, as well as a spacious, contemporary kitchen/dining/living area with bi-folding doors leading out into landscaped gardens with separate hot tub as well as a two garden rooms which could be utilised as offices or gym. This property is a rare find for a family looking to put down roots in an exceptional home in a leafy and tranquil residential part of Edinburgh.

The property is set back from the road, just past the gated entrance to Littlejohn Road and the Greenbank Village. Accessed via steps and a paved pathway to the front door. Tiled entrance vestibule; inner door leads into a wide hallway with walnut flooring throughout much of the ground floor and stairs; there is a window providing garden views and abundant natural light; Large, light filled drawing room with feature fireplace, bay window with views to the front of the property and cornice work. Spacious and light kitchen/dining/living room with cutting edge design fitted Simatic kitchen incorporating Subzero fridge/freezer, Wolf appliances, Corian worktops, flush matt white wall and base units, Quooker tap and two dishwashers; central island with induction and gas hobs, walnut finish as well as walnut base units and drawers; selection of ceiling lighting options create ambience, partially glazed and mirrored triple display cabinets and a wall of bi-folding doors leading into the garden. Stainless steel shelved pantry. Large feature wine room. Additionally, the expansive dual aspect living/dining area with views to the front and side of the property has a mantelpiece with gas log burning stove.

Further rooms on this level are a beautifully presented walk-in shower room with contemporary sanitary fittings. Laundry room with ample drying space. Steps lead to a well-appointed ground floor bedroom with views across the rear garden. Two under stair storage cupboards finish the ground floor accommodation.

First floor - Bespoke walnut flooring continues on the stairway which has a split level leading to a spacious double bedroom with garden views and a beautifully presented en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, heated towel rail and underfloor heating. Airing cupboard. Further stairs lead to a wide landing with views as far as Blackford Hill. Lovely double bedroom with dual aspect across the front and side gardens. Family bathroom, again beautifully presented, with walk-in shower, double sink with mirrored vanity unit, heated towel rail and deep bathtub; underfloor heating.

Principal suite of rooms comprising: exceptional double bedroom with dual aspect across the front and side of the property; contemporary brushed steel wall-mounted radiators; adjacent dressing room with two walls of deep, fitted wardrobes with shelving and double height hanging space; beautifully appointed, state-of-the-art en suite bathroom with separate toilet, double sink area with mirrors and vanity units, further vanity area, raised deep oval double bathtub with wall mounted TV and handheld shower, as well as a large walk-in shower with rain-shower head and handheld option; downlighting.

Further engineered walnut-flooring staircase leads up to the second level, with a flush mirror-fronted storage cupboard. Double bedroom with storage cupboard; steps lead up to double bed area with dual aspect garden views and a velux window. Hallway with under eaves storage cupboard and lovely view across rooftops and trees. Family bathroom, beautifully presented, with mirrored vanity area and sink, velux window, walk-in shower. Two mirror-fronted storage cupboards. Second double bedroom with stunning views of the Pentland Hills, a wall of fitted wardrobes and recessed shelving.