40 Ravelston Dykes, Ravelston, Edinburgh, EH4 3EB | Property for sale | Savills
2,843 sq ft(264.12 sq m)
Fixed price £1,550,000

40 Ravelston DykesRavelston, Edinburgh, EH4 3EB

  • New

Key features

  • Extensively upgraded detached family home
  • Immaculate accommodation spanning over 2,800 sq. ft.
  • Double garage and off-road parking for multiple cars, accessed via electric gates
  • Secluded private gardens to the front and rear
  • Excellent location nearby to a range of schools, local amenities and the city centre

Spectacular detached family home with flexible accommodation, secluded private gardens and double garage in Ravelston

About this property

  • 40 Ravelston Dykes offers a fantastic opportunity to acquire a one of a kind detached family home in Ravelston. Positioned on a corner plot and within a highly sought after residential location, the property is nearby to a selection of excellent schools yet still within walking distance to the city centre. The property is set across two floors comes with the added benefit of a converted attic space. Accommodation spans over 2,800 square feet, has been designed to enjoy the scale, charm, and features of a period property, all whilst benefiting from the aspects of a modern family home. The property was primarily completely refurbished including heating, plumbing, electrical wiring throughout and extended to add the additional family room. All windows were replaced with Quickslide sash and case double glazed units by the current owners.

    The front door opens onto a vestibule and into a welcoming reception hall from which the accommodation flows. The charming bay windowed living room sits to the front of the property and makes a fantastic place for both relaxing or entertaining. Being south facing, the room is flooded with natural light throughout the day.

    The heart of the home is the stunning open plan kitchen, dining and family room, designed by the current owners to an exacting standard, offering a fine example of modern living. The kitchen itself is modern and contemporary, offering ample storage units, a breakfast bar, and integrated appliances including fridge freezer, coffee machine and dishwasher. The open configuration works well and there is ample space for table and chairs. The family room/garden room offers a true wow factor, with high ceilings, many windows and a large skylight flooding the room with natural light. This space is beautifully private due to the owners installing an attractive stone wall surrounding the garden, ensuring privacy all year round. This well designed area makes for a fantastic place for both formal dining and entertaining. There is a stylish wood burner installed near the television, which alongside the patio doors, ensure ambience and flow is well catered for during all seasons. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the fourth double bedroom and a W.C.

    The first floor boasts three double bedrooms. The beautiful principle bedroom is situated to the front of the property with bay window. The room benefits from built-in wardrobes and an impressive and sizeable shower room en suite. In addition, there is a ceiling hatch from the bedroom three which leads to an extensive floored loft space, providing significant storage capacity and is currently used as an office. The family bathroom is exemplary, with bespoke designed fittings, a built-in TV, LED anti-fog mirror, egg shaped bath tub, separate rainfall shower and heated towel rail.

    Externally, the rear garden is private and secure, with two well manicured lawns to the front and rear, as well as a patio area enclosed by a high stone wall, The front driveway provides off street private parking for multiple cars and the property benefits hugely from the attached double garage. It is a real added bonus to have substantial private parking, accessed via electric gates.

    View payable LBTT Calculator for this property

Local information

  • Ravelston, situated by Murrayfield, is long established as one of the most desirable suburbs of Edinburgh.
  • Situated just over a mile from the city centre, the area is convenient for access out of town to the airport.
  • There are excellent road links and regular buses run frequently in both directions.
  • The area is particularly popular with families, with schools including St. George's, Mary Erskine's, Stuart's Melville, Fettes College and The Edinburgh Academy all within easy reach.
  • Murrayfield Golf Course is only a couple of minutes walk and Ravelston Golf Club is also within easy walking distance.
  • There are a number of other sporting and leisure facilities close by, including the Murrayfield Ice Rink and picturesque walks along the Water of Leith.
  • There is a good range of local shops in Roseburn and the Craigleith Retail Park is a short car journey.

Additional information

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