House For Sale £1,075,000
Schiehallion is an exceptional detached Edwardian family villa situated on a substantial plot in the sought after neighbourhood of Corstorphine Hill. It is a magnificent private home with many original features and has unrivalled views over the west of Edinburgh and the Pentland hills. It has a gated driveway with ample parking, a large mature colourful back garden and two garages. Ideally situated for easy access to Edinburgh airport and some of Edinburgh’s best private schools with Corstorphine Nature Reserve nearby.
The front door opens to the original tiled entrance vestibule which leads to the reception hall, from where the three principal reception rooms radiate along with the main family living space and cloakroom. The elegant drawing room has a large bay window overlooking the front and, together with the side window, allows a lot of natural light into the room. It has a period fireplace with gas fire, together with traditional picture rail, ceiling rose, press cupboard and original stripped timber floor. The sitting/dining room overlooks the front and has the original ceiling rose, traditional picture rail, press cupboard and original stripped timber floor. The third reception room has a corner bay window with window seats, period fireplace with gas fire, traditional picture rail and press cupboard. This room has been used as a playroom, study and music room. The spacious kitchen / dining / family room leads onto the patio and the well manicured garden with large lawn. The utility room is off the kitchen and contains a large store cupboard. The cloakroom is located off the reception hall.
The first floor contains four double bedrooms, a wood panelled family bathroom and two shower rooms. There is also a study / storage room. The front bedrooms have impressive views over to the Pentland Hills.
The top floor has two principal bedrooms with walk in wardrobes and ensuite shower rooms with underfloor heating. There is a further double bedroom /study. The views over West Edinburgh and the Pentland Hills in particular are quite breathtaking.
The house is extremely well maintained and it has recently been extensively redecorated. The family home features double glazing in the original sash windows and is presented in immaculate condition.
The house has an electric security entrance gate leading onto a large gravel driveway with room for up to four cars. To the rear is a large private mature colourful garden with a large lawn surrounded by well-stocked borders with a variety of shrubs, plants and trees providing colour for much of the year. In addition, there are a number of mature fruit trees and two raised vegetable beds.
Situated in the much-sought after suburb of Corstorphine Hill, the property is within easy walking distance of local shops, cafes, boutiques and amenities and Corstorphine Hill Local Nature Reserve. The location provides quick access into the centre of Edinburgh while also offering easy access to the City Bypass, Central Motorway Network and Edinburgh International Airport. It also offers easy access to many of Edinburgh’s private schools including St George’s School, Cargilfield School, Erskine Stewarts Melville Schools, Fettes College and Edinburgh Academy. Bruntsfield Links, The Royal Burgess and Murrayfield golf clubs are close by. There are a wide range of recreational facilities close at hand including David Lloyd leisure centre and Edinburgh Zoo.
EPC - D
Council Tax - H
Tenue - Freehold
EPC Rating: D
Council Tax Band: H
The front door opens to the original tiled entrance vestibule which leads to the reception hall, from where the three principal reception rooms radiate along with the main family living space and cloakroom. The elegant drawing room has a large bay window overlooking the front and, together with the side window, allows a lot of natural light into the room. It has a period fireplace with gas fire, together with traditional picture rail, ceiling rose, press cupboard and original stripped timber floor. The sitting/dining room overlooks the front and has the original ceiling rose, traditional picture rail, press cupboard and original stripped timber floor. The third reception room has a corner bay window with window seats, period fireplace with gas fire, traditional picture rail and press cupboard. This room has been used as a playroom, study and music room. The spacious kitchen / dining / family room leads onto the patio and the well manicured garden with large lawn. The utility room is off the kitchen and contains a large store cupboard. The cloakroom is located off the reception hall.
The first floor contains four double bedrooms, a wood panelled family bathroom and two shower rooms. There is also a study / storage room. The front bedrooms have impressive views over to the Pentland Hills.
The top floor has two principal bedrooms with walk in wardrobes and ensuite shower rooms with underfloor heating. There is a further double bedroom /study. The views over West Edinburgh and the Pentland Hills in particular are quite breathtaking.
The house is extremely well maintained and it has recently been extensively redecorated. The family home features double glazing in the original sash windows and is presented in immaculate condition.
The house has an electric security entrance gate leading onto a large gravel driveway with room for up to four cars. To the rear is a large private mature colourful garden with a large lawn surrounded by well-stocked borders with a variety of shrubs, plants and trees providing colour for much of the year. In addition, there are a number of mature fruit trees and two raised vegetable beds.
Situated in the much-sought after suburb of Corstorphine Hill, the property is within easy walking distance of local shops, cafes, boutiques and amenities and Corstorphine Hill Local Nature Reserve. The location provides quick access into the centre of Edinburgh while also offering easy access to the City Bypass, Central Motorway Network and Edinburgh International Airport. It also offers easy access to many of Edinburgh’s private schools including St George’s School, Cargilfield School, Erskine Stewarts Melville Schools, Fettes College and Edinburgh Academy. Bruntsfield Links, The Royal Burgess and Murrayfield golf clubs are close by. There are a wide range of recreational facilities close at hand including David Lloyd leisure centre and Edinburgh Zoo.
EPC - D
Council Tax - H
Tenue - Freehold
EPC Rating: D
Council Tax Band: H
