Spylaw Bank Road, Colinton, Edinburgh, EH13 0JD | Property for sale | Savills
435.72 sq m(4,690 sq ft)
Offers over £1,800,000($2,119,680)

Spylaw Bank RoadColinton, Edinburgh, EH13 0JD

  • Sold

Key features

  • Sold in April 2023
  • B-listed detached house with fine period features
  • Elevated position with far reaching views
  • Four impressive reception rooms
  • Mature, beautifully designed, private gardens and grounds
  • Situated in approx 0.88 acres

A most impressive B-listed Scots Baronial style house sitting within extensive gardens and grounds.

About this property

  • Balmadies is a substantial and most impressive B-listed Scots Baronial style house designed by renowned architect, Sir Matthew Ochterlony. The property was extended in the 1920's and 1930's to create a unique butterfly plan house with Scottish renaissance detailing. Balmadies is surrounded by wonderful gardens and grounds and sits in an elevated and private position with far reaching views towards both the Pentlands and Fife.
    Internally there are some wonderful reception rooms including the well appointed games room with wood panelling and ornate fireplace and the unusual octagonal dining room opening to the large conservatory. The property retains a wealth of period features and has extensive accommodation arranged over three floors.

    In addition, the gardens are on a large plot which is suitable for an additional dwelling subject to planning. More details on request.

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Rare opportunity to acquire a substantial Baronial style house in Colinton, with extensive grounds and potential for a separate dwelling.

John ForsythProperty agent

Local information

  • Spylaw Bank Road is situated in the Colinton district of the city, a well-established residential area, about 4 miles southwest of the city centre, convenient for Edinburgh Park, the City Bypass, Edinburgh Airport and the Central Scotland motorway network.
  • It is within easy reach of excellent private schooling including Merchiston Castle School, George Watson's College, Mary Erskine/ Stewart's Melville, St. George's, Fettes and Edinburgh Academy on the north side of the city. Clifton Hall and Cargilfield Preparatory Schools are also located on the west side of the city.
  • Nearby Colinton Village offers an excellent range of local amenities including shops, restaurants, a bank and a Post Office, whilst the Pentland Hills and the Water of Leith have delightful picturesque walks. There are also a number of nearby golf courses including Baberton and Kingsknowe.

Additional information

  • EPC Rating: D
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: G