Location

Glenlockhart Valley is a quiet cul-de-sac situated off Colinton Road in a highly desirable residential district, approximately 3 miles south west of the city centre. A variety of bars and shops are available nearby, with supermarkets a short drive away. Excellent local and private schooling is close at hand, with some of Edinburgh's finest educational facilities, including George Watson's College, Merchiston Castle School and Napier University, all in close proximity to the property.

Good arterial road links provide access to Edinburgh International Airport, the City Bypass and central Scotland's motorway network. Recreational facilities include Craiglockhart Sports and Tennis Club and Merchants of Edinburgh Golf Club, whilst the Braid Hills, Pentland Hills and Colinton Dell offer delightful picturesque walks and cycle paths.

Description

The Pines is a stunning contemporary detached house with a sleek, modern design blending stone, timber and glass.

The smart and stylish look continues inside with elegant décor and modern convenience blending to create a restful and serene home with more than enough space for everyday life and entertaining. With its gravelled driveway, double carport, outdoor bar the scale of the building and the open views across Craiglockhart Hill to the front, this is a wonderful modern home with the added benefit of being centrally located in Craiglockhart and with excellent local amenities and transport links on the doorstep.

Approached via a private driveway culminating in a parking area for several vehicles, the property is entered through the wide glass front door into a spacious vestibule leading to an impressive hallway.

To the rear are is a double bedroom with en-suite shower room as well as spacious room currently serving as a cinema space, offering flexibility in that it has previously been used as a gym. To the front is another flexible room used currently as a gym that would serve equally well as a study or snug, together with a further double bedroom also boasting an en-suite shower room. To the right of the entrance, down a half flight of stairs, are a sitting room, a double bedroom and a utility room.

From the ground floor, the stair rises to a half-landing housing the principal suite which benefits from a balcony, walk-in dressing room and a generous en-suite bathroom.

Continuing to the first floor, the superb drawing room enjoys and elevated outlook over the garden and boasts a spacious balcony, extensive glazing and a double-height ceiling. There are two further double bedrooms, along with a superb family bathroom. This level also allows access to a second, spiral stair and impressive home office connecting the two upper levels.

Ascending once again, a half flight of stairs gives access to dining kitchen with roof terrace (complete with putting green) and castle views before continuing up to a stunning galleried dining room with exposed fir beams and a further seating area, perfect for dining and entertaining.

Externally The Pines is equally impressive. The landscaped gardens are beautifully presented and provide a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life. There are numerous terraces and balconies located on every aspect of the property which have been strategically placed to take advantage of natural light at different times of the day and throughout the year.

There is an impressive outdoor bar which provides a wonderful space to entertain.

Additionally, there is a double car port (complete with EV charging point) and a large shed which provides ample space for storage.