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Strutt & Parker (Edinburgh)

A magnificent detached family home, recently refurbished to the highest standard, set in quiet and private landscaped gardens

Ground floor: Vestibule entrance hall drawing room dining room with inter-connecting bar kitchen/living area family room garden room study playroom WC cloakroom store

First floor: Master bedroom suite with en-suite bathroom and dressing room 3 further double bedrooms (all with dressing areas, 2 with en-suite bathrooms and 1 with an en-suite shower room) laundry

Guest flat: A self-contained flat over the garage comprising open plan kitchen/living room and 2 double bedrooms with en-suite facilities

Integral 3-car garage

Extensive well stocked gardens featuring Japanese garden, ornamental pond and a charming stretch of the Bonaly Burn

Former stable block and ménage

Flood-lit tennis court

Private drive with electric security gates

In all about 2.3 acres

Situation

The Orchard occupies a very private and quiet situation on the south-western fringe of the city of Edinburgh . The whole property is bordered with mature trees and hedging offering a uniquely secluded feel, whilst remaining accessible to the main transport arteries running towards both the city centre and the Edinburgh city bypass. The Orchard is set in the grounds of Laverockdale House, an early 20 th century house designed by the renowned architect Sir Robert Lorimer. The nearby village of Colinton provides a substantial range of local amenities including doctor and dentist surgeries, primary schools, library and banks, with the nearby Tesco superstore and the Gyle shopping centre providing more comprehensive services. The property lies within a convenient distance to the Edinburgh city bypass offering quick access to the M8 and Edinburgh airport (8 miles). For the outdoor enthusiast, the Pentland Hills, Water of Leith walkway and the Hillend dry ski slopes are all within a short distance, as are Kingsknowe and Torphin Hill golf courses. Some of Scotland’s finest recreational venues are all easily accessible including championship golf courses at St Andrews, field sports and sailing of the highest quality in the Lothians, Fife and Perthshire, as well as Gleneagles Hotel complex and Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club to name but a few. In terms of private education, Edinburgh boasts some of the country’s finest day and boarding schools with Merchiston Castle School located within the village of Colinton and both George Watson’s College and George Heriot’s School situated nearby. Other well-known schools include Fettes College , Stewart’s Melville College , St George’s , St Margaret’s and Mary Erskine School for Girls and Lorretto School in Musselburgh.

Description

The Orchard is one of Edinburgh ’s finest houses, built in a contemporary style and completed in 1988. The current owners have overseen a comprehensive refurbishment project incorporating two large extensions, a much improved layout, new heating systems, kitchens, bathrooms, new external stone cladding, new flooring and complete redecoration. Of particular note is the extensive use of glazed elevations flooding the property with natural light. The property is accessed via a private road at the main entrance to Laverockdale House, where Dreghorn Loan terminates. The Orchard is approached through private security gates which open onto a tarmacadam driveway which terminates at a spacious parking area. It is entered via an impressive timber doorway into a spacious vestibule and entrance hall. The centre piece of the house is undoubtedly the superb bespoke Clive Christian kitchen offering a fabulous living space with glazed doors to the garden. The ground floor reception rooms flow seamlessly into one another and create a wonderfully proportioned and flexible space for entertaining. An impressive stair and landing allow access to the four double bedrooms within the main house. The master bedroom enjoys views over the Bonaly Burn and boasts an impressive en-suite bathroom with under floor heating and limestone flooring, walk-in shower and Jacuzzi bath and a dressing room with bespoke built-in wardrobes. The other three bedrooms also benefit from en-suite facilities and dressing areas. Above the garage there is a separate two-bedroom guest flat, providing ideal accommodation for guests or an au pair.

Outside

The gardens and grounds are a particular highlight of The Orchard, offering a uniquely high level of seclusion due to the property being completely surrounded by mature trees and hedging. The grounds extend to in excess of 2 acres and are predominantly laid to lawn with the Bonaly Burn dividing the formal lawns from the semi formal grounds and policy woodlands. Two separate footbridges cross the Bonaly Burn leading to a terraced rock garden. The site of the former stable block with services, subject to the required planning permission, could offer useful development potential. A fenced ménage flanks the former stable block. A delightful private Japanese garden comprising a plethora of colourful shrubs, trees and an ornamental pond offers a peaceful retreat. A fully enclosed hard-surface tennis court with floodlighting lies adjacent to the formal lawns. The house is accessed via double security gates and a private drive.

This house description is based upon information supplied by the owner, or on behalf of the owner. These property particulars are produced in good faith and do not constitute or form part of any contract. s1homes do not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in this document.

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