Location

Lanark 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.

Description

422 Lanark Road is an exceptional detached two storey family home with a generous private garden and driveway, located in the sought-after area of Colinton. Originally built around 1925, this property extends to around 3799 square feet in total and underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2016 by the current owners. Notable updates include rewiring, replumbing and the installation of loft insulation and timber-framed sash and case double-glazed windows in 2017. The property features underfloor heating in the utility room and both upstairs bathrooms.

Offering spacious and versatile accommodation, this home comprises four bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen/dining room, a sitting room, a games room that could also serve as a fifth bedroom, three bathrooms, a WC, a utility room, and a bike store.

On the ground floor, the front door opens to a vestibule leading to the main hall, from where the principal living spaces are accessed. The expansive kitchen and family/dining room is a sociable space, ideal for both entertaining and family life, featuring bi-folding doors that open fully to a patio and the south facing garden beyond.

The kitchen, designed by Kitchens International, features a variety of soft-close units, a central island, and high-end integrated appliances, including Neff induction hob, oven and warming drawer, Siemens fridge/freezer and dishwasher, Liebherr microwave and wine fridge, and a Quooker hot water tap. The generous lounge area houses a working gas fire and a large southeast-facing bay window that brings in plenty of natural light throughout the day. Adjacent is a well-appointed utility room with plenty of storage, a Belfast sink and Siemens washing machine and dryer. Here, a back door opens to a rear patio.

The sitting room is similarly oriented to the southeast and, enjoys additional aspects to the west too, ensuring sunlight throughout the day. A working log burner serves as a focal point and white slatted shutters framing the windows compliment the delicate coving and ceiling rose.

At the rear of the property is a substantial games room that was originally a garage before its conversion in 2020. Currently equipped with a TrackMan golf simulator, it features a double-height vaulted ceiling and offers a fantastic space for entertaining. Adjacent is the fourth bedroom, a private guest suite with a modern and elegantly finished en suite bathroom. This spacious room comfortably accommodates a king-size bed and has an extended east-facing window that captures the best of the morning sun. Completing this level is a convenient WC situated off the main hall.

On the first floor are three further bedrooms. The generously proportioned principal enjoys plush carpeting, ceiling coving, and an en suite bathroom. The room is light and bright thanks to three windows offering aspects to the east and south while the beautifully appointed bathroom with a walk-in rainfall shower also offers a large bath and luxurious tiling throughout. Adjacent is a versatile dressing room, which could be reconnected to Bedroom two, but also has the potential to serve as a home office or en suite subject to obtaining the necessary permissions. Bedroom three is centrally located and overlooks the lovely garden below through a large southeast-facing bay window. Serving bedrooms two and three, the family shower room features a Jack and Jill sink and a large walk-in rainfall shower.

Externally, secure electric gates lead to a private driveway that provides parking for a number of cars. The south facing garden is beautifully landscaped, with a vibrant mix of both young and mature shrubs and trees creating a colourful boundary with excellent screening. The patio benefits from all-day sun and makes for an ideal outdoor entertaining space. Additionally, there is a boiler room to the side of the property and a bike store located at the rear.