Castlelaw Road, Colinton, Edinburgh

Occupying an exceptional corner plot within one of south west Edinburgh’s most sought-after residential addresses, 5 Castlelaw Road is a substantial detached family home extending to approximately 4,538 sq ft, offering beautifully proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors.

The property enjoys a commanding position within extensive private gardens, with mature planting, generous areas of lawn and a sheltered courtyard creating a wonderful setting for family life and outdoor entertaining. The exceptional plot, extending to around 0.68 of an acre, affords a high degree of privacy while allowing the house and gardens to be appreciated from all aspects. The gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped and were previously featured as part of the Scotland’s Garden Scheme, reflecting their particular horticultural interest and appeal. Further garden features include a greenhouse and a charming summer house, providing additional spaces to enjoy throughout the seasons.

Electric gates and remote-controlled garage doors provide both security and convenience, leading to a substantial detached double garage and separate garden store, with excellent storage and practical space for modern family life.

The accommodation has been thoughtfully designed to provide an excellent balance of formal and informal living space. The ground floor centres around a welcoming reception hall and includes an impressive drawing room, elegant sitting room, formal dining room and a spacious kitchen/dining room, ideally suited to modern family living. A substantial study provides excellent home working space, while a playroom, utility room and cloakroom complete the accommodation at this level.

The first floor comprises a superb principal bedroom suite with both an en suite bathroom and enclosed shower room, together with three further generously proportioned double bedrooms and a family bathroom. A balcony overlooking the gardens provides an attractive outdoor seating area and further enhances the sense of space.

A particular feature of the house is the remarkable second-floor games room, extending to over 50 feet in length and offering exceptional versatility. Whether used as a recreation room, home cinema, gym, studio or additional home office accommodation, the space provides flexibility to suit a wide range of lifestyles.

Complementing the main house, the detached, generous, double garage, separate garden store, greenhouse and summer house provide a wealth of additional space and functionality. Combined with the beautifully established gardens, electric gated entrance and outstanding corner plot setting, the property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished family home of considerable scale, privacy and quality in a highly desirable Edinburgh location.

Castlelaw Road is located in the Colinton Conservation Area, a high amenity residential area with fine individual family houses in generous gardens, approximately 4 miles from the city centre.

Colinton Village has a picturesque setting on the edge of the Water of Leith with a good range of specialist shopping, a choice of restaurants, a thriving local church and tennis club.

Merchiston Castle School is on the edge of the village and the property is within two miles of George Watson’s College and Edinburgh Napier University.

There is a choice of golf courses in the vicinity as well as lovely country walks along the Water of Leith walkway and the nearby Pentlands.

There is excellent access to the west of the City connecting to the bypass, Edinburgh Business Park, the Airport and Central Scotland motorway network.

Listing: The property is not listed but lies within the Colinton Conservation Area.

Fixtures and Fittings: Freestanding and integrated appliances (integrated dishwasher, integrated gas hob, integrated gas oven, freestanding washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge/freezer, counter top small fridge) and the snooker table (games room - 2nd floor).

Large metal storks garden ornament, small metal fishing pixies garden ornament and small metal flower fairy garden
ornament are excluded from the sale.