GLENLYONCOLINTON • EDINBURGH

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GLENLYON45 SPYLAW BANK ROAD • COLINTON • EDINBURGH • EH13 0JF

DISTINCTIVE LORIMER DESIGNED FAMILY HOUSE IN ANOUTSTANDING GARDEN

Reception hall4 reception rooms

Family kitchen/breakfast room5 bedrooms

Study and office 2 bedroom annexe

5 bath/shower roomsCloakroom & Utility Room

Delightful garden & ground with driveway & Coach House garage about 0.6 acres (0.24 ha)Building plot for single house 0.3 acres (0.12 ha)

In all 0.9 acres (0.36 ha)Available in 2 lots

EPC = E

LocationGlenlyon, 45 Spylaw Bank Road is situated in the much sought afterColinton district of Edinburgh, an area about 4 miles south-west of thecity centre renowned for quality family houses set in generous gardens.Nearby Colinton village, to the south set on the picturesque Water ofLeith offers a good range of specialist shopping, a choice of restaurants,two thriving local churches, tennis club and Bonaly Primary School.Merchiston Castle School is on the edge of the village whilst GeorgeWatson’s School and Napier University, Craiglockhart campus are withineasy reach. Nearby the Pentland Hills offer a superb variety of country

walks and there are a number of golf courses in the vicinity. Glenlyonoffers easy access both to the main arterial routes to the city centre andto the city by-pass, airport and central Scotland motorway networks.

The property was designed in 1901 by the prolific Scottish architect, SirRobert Lorimer, who was responsible for a number of houses in the Artsand Crafts style around the turn of the last century. The house is built ofbrick with a white rendered finish and natural stone features underelegant curved and pitched rosemary tiled roofs. The interior has awealth of original features with natural woodwork and ornate plaster

work with delicate motifs with a particular feature being the Signs of theZodiac over the main stairway.

Property Description45 Spylaw Bank Road lies on the south side of Spylaw Bank Road with awonderful secluded garden of just under 1 acre which extendssouthwards to Pentland Avenue. The house provides charming, well-presented family accommodation on two principal floors with a fine blendof formal reception rooms, comfortable bedrooms and a largekitchen/breakfast room which forms the heart of the house.

An entrance vestibule on the east elevation leads into the centralreception hall with a stone fireplace with panelled wall surround andsouth-facing bay window to the verandah. Double doors lead into thefamily sitting room with polished wooden floors, fine natural woodworkand illuminated display cabinets, mantelpiece and with windows to thegarden and door to the verandah. A decorative archway from thereception hall leads to the dining room with timber mantelpiece, windowand semi-circular bay to the side garden. The formal drawing room isalso entered from the hallway with a south and west aspects over thefront garden and door to the verandah.

A short corridor from the hallway with cloakroom off, leads to the familykitchen/breakfast room which has an extensive range of built-in wallcupboards with integrated appliances, amtico flooring and windows tothe courtyard, doorway to the garden and walk-in store. A door connectsto a family snug with fireplace and south-facing window to the garden. Adoorway links to the two storey wing with separate entrance from thecourtyard and containing - boiler room, bathroom, utility room andstairway leading up to two bedrooms. This would make an excellent selfcontained annexe.

The first floor is approached by a broad stairway with west facingwindow, natural pine panelling and ornate plaster work, culminating in alanding off which are located the principal bedrooms, which include ahandsome master suite with south and west-facing windows and with ensuite bathroom and separate dressing room. There are four furtherbedrooms all of which have charming aspects over the garden, a familybathroom, shower room, linen cupboard and an en suite shower room. Astairway leads to the attic floor which has a useful office, study and loftstorage.

OutsideThe garden and grounds of 45 Spylaw Bank extent to 0.9 acres (0.36 ha)approximately, in total.

The house is approached through a gateway from Spylaw Bank Roadand there is a gravelled courtyard with ample parking and access to theCoach House garage.

The garden and grounds of 45 Spylaw Bank Road are a particular featureof the property and lie to the south and west of the house with a lovelysecluded parterre and sheltered terrace. A south-facing verandaoverlooks a paved terrace with a colourful variety of shrubs, flower bedsand trees.

Steps lead down to an extensive lawn with specimen mature trees,ornamental pond and a handsome yew hedge leading to a further levellawned area beyond, with gateway onto Pentland Avenue.

Vestibule

Hall

DrawingRoom

6.35 x 6.2520'10'' x 20'6'' WC

SittingRoom

6.58 x 5.2621'7'' x 17'3''

DiningRoom

6.48 x 4.4721'3'' x 14'8''

Kitchen/Breakfast

Room7.01 x 5.2623' x 17'3''

FamilyRoom

4.37 x 3.9914'4'' x 13'1''

Bathroom

Utility5.03 x 2.3416'6'' x 7'8''

Garage/Workshop

10.19 x 6.5033'5'' x 21'4''

WC

ShowerRoom

WC

EnsuiteShowerRoom

Bedroom 45.26 x 3.9917'3'' x 13'1''

Bedroom 55.00 x 3.4316'5'' x 11'3''

MasterBedroom

6.78 x 6.5822'3'' x 21'7''

Linen

Bathroom

Bedroom 37.01 x 4.5023' x 14'9''

Hall

Bedroom 27.06 x 5.3323'2'' x 17'6''

EnsuiteBathroom

DressingRoom

Bedroom 64.04 x 3.8913'3'' x 12'9''

Bedroom 73.84 x 2.5912'7'' x 8'6''

Hall

Hall

Ground Floor

45 Spylaw Bank Road,Edinburgh, EH13 0JF

Gross internal area (approx)

553.13 sq.m (5954 sq.ft)

For Identification Only. Not To Scale.© Square Foot Media.

First Floor

Gross internal area (approx)

74.97 sq.m (807 sq.ft)

LogStore

4.37 x 2.5414'4" x 8'4"

Garage/ Workshop & Log Store

Boiler Room2.59 x 1.83

8'6" x 6'

Office5.16 x 4.06

16'11'' x 13'4''LandingOffice

4.22 x 2.6713'10'' x 8'9''

Loft7.87 x 2.08

25'10'' x 6'10''

Second Floor

Verandah

GlenlyonGROSS INTERNAL AREA (APPROX)

553.13 SQ.M (5,954 SQ.FT)GARAGE/WORKSHOP & LOG STORE – 74.97 SQ.M (807 SQ.FT)

FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY

NOT TO SCALE

Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Not to Scalemapping with the permission of the Controller of HerMajesty's Stationery Office © Crown copyright(100041908) NOT TO SCALE

Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Not to Scalemapping with the permission of the Controller of HerMajesty's Stationery Office © Crown copyright(100041908) NOT TO SCALE

Building PlotThis is an exceptional site in a mature setting and a rare opportunity to create a two storey family house in asought after location.

Planning consent was granted by The City of Edinburgh Council, dated 10 November 2015 to erect a newhouse on the southwest section of the garden with a vehicular access off Pentland Avenue. We estimate thesite extends to approximately 0.3 acres (0.12 ha). Further information is available from the selling agents oronline on the Council Website Planning and Building Standards Online Services;

Application No: 15/03748/FUL

Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves in all respects with regard to provision of services to the site.The sellers will erect a mutual boundary fence prior to the date of entry, if the plot is sold separately.

General Remarks

Fixtures and fittingsAll fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings are included except the pendant light in the main stairwell.

Home Report & Energy PerformanceA copy of the full Home Report and Energy Performance Certificate is available on request.

Possession To be by mutual agreement.

Offers Offers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling Agents. A closing date for offers may be fixedand prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following inspection.

ViewingStrictly by appointment with Savills on 0131 247 3700.

Important NoticeSavills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property eitherhere or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume noresponsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part ofany offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidanceonly and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessaryplanning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment orfacilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Brochure prepared January 2016