Lanark Road West, Edinburgh, EH14 5NZ | Property for sale | Savills
566.71 sq m(6,100 sq ft)
Offers over £1,295,000(€1,533,261)

Lanark Road WestEdinburgh, EH14 5NZ

  • Sold

Key features

  • Sold in March 2024
  • Offering incredible entertaining spaces indoor and outdoor
  • Far reaching, south facing grounds
  • Beautiful modern interiors throughout
  • Principal bedroom with private terrace
  • Swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gymnasium
  • Garages with planning to form a two bedroom cottage
  • Direct access to the Water of Leith

An exceptional and contemporary home, offering over 6000n sq ft of accommodation set in substantial private grounds

About this property

  • 157 Lanark Road West is an exceptional, contemporary house, offering an abundance of accommodation and extensive grounds.

    Set over three storeys, the accommodation offers flexible living throughout. Externally the property offers a wonderful blend of period and contemporary, with a stone look façade in contrast to the rear with modern render. Internally the property is meticulously presented throughout and offers flexible accommodation with up to six bedrooms and seven bathrooms.

    The ground floor benefits from a large, contemporary entrance hall which leads down towards a generously sized living room/dining/kitchen. This room enjoys double height ceilings, large windows and an incredible feature fireplace. The kitchen boasts a large island and numerous wall and base units. In addition there is a separate utility room with side door access.

    On the ground floor there are three double bedrooms and four bathrooms. Double bedroom 4 could be used as an additional public room and benefits from a large dressing area.

    Upstairs, there are a further three bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms and built in storage. The principal bedroom has access to a private south facing roof terrace which provides unrivalled and far reaching views.

    The property benefits from separate accommodation situated above the double garage. This area is currently being used as additional living space and there is a home office located to the rear of the garage. Full planning permission has been granted to convert the garage area to a two bedroom cottage if required.

    A home gymnasium, swimming pool, sauna and steam room form part of the accommodation with an additional poolside shower room. Bespoke glass sliding windows can be opened from the swimming pool onto the terrace and bbq area.

    The gardens are extensive and include a large terrace and substantial lawn which runs down towards the water of leith which can be used for fishing and leisure activities. There is a garden hut with full electrics and sink. The property is set within 0.65 acres of beautiful gardens, surrounded by mature trees and greenery.

    To the front of the house, a gated path leads to the front door and an electric gate opens to the driveway which provides parking for a number of cars.

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This property has too many incredible features to mention. The far reaching views from the garden and roof terrace are amazing.

Rachel DuncanProperty agent

Local information

  • Lanark Road West is located in the area of Currie, with many amenities nearby.
  • With many local cafes and shops, the area offers a variety of places for leisure. The Currie area has excellent local amenities, with many parks and outdoor areas. With Swanston Golf Club situated near, there are an array of incredible sporting facilities.
  • The area offers excellent transport links, with direct bus routes into the city centre. There is Ingliston Park and Ride, providing access to the tram into the city centre, alongside Curriehill train station located less than a mile away. Situated only 2.9 miles from Edinburgh Airport, the property is well located for fantastic transport links.
  • Schooling is well represented from nursery to senior level with the highly regarded Juniper Green Primary School within easy walking distance and Balerno High School a short bus ride away.
  • The property is also particularly well placed for ease of access to Merchiston Castle School and George Watson's College.

Additional information

  • EPC Rating: B
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: H