Description
Packed with period character and original architectural features, Northfield is a magnificent historic house with a 1.25 acre garden, designed in a Scottish Baronial style replete with turrets and gables by eminent Edinburgh architect Walter Crum Watson, whose accomplishments include work on the design of The Victoria & Albert Museum.
Enjoying a stunning elevated position offering far-reaching panoramic views, Northfield is situated on the edge of the much sought-after and picturesque conservation village of Balerno that sits in the shadow of the majestic Pentland Hills.
The six-bedroom mansion spans over 6,600 square feet and has a two-bedroomed Gardeners Cottage hidden discreetly in one corner of the stunning landscaped grounds that feature a wonderful mix of wooded, landscaped and formal gardens.
Arranged over three levels, the handsome family house features a wealth of period features including original fireplaces, sash and case windows, a servant bell call system as well as several unique and quirky design features added by the architect himself.
Examples of these include the carved monogrammed datestone plaque and the Portuguese tiled feature of Madonna della Catena above the front door, the hidden panelled cupboard in the drawing room, and the grape motifs that decorate the exterior drainpipes. Of particular design note is the barrel-vaulted wood-panelled drawing room that spans the full length of the house.
The Property is ideally located for access to the Gyle, Gogarburn and Edinburgh Park. The City Bypass is within a couple of miles, providing excellent access to the airport and teh Central Scotland Motorway network.
Summary of Accommodation
Ground Floor
Entrance Vestibule, Reception Hall, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Dining-Kitchen, Larder/Store, Home Office, Bedroom 3, Cloakroom, Pantry x 3, Butlers Pantry/Utility Room, Boot Room, Coal Store, Laundry, Workshop
First Floor
Drawing Room, Principal Bedroom & Ensuite Bathroom, Two Further Double Bedrooms, Dressing Room/Study, Family Bathroom, WC Room, Linen Cupboard, Maids Pantry with Sink
Second Floor
Self-Contained Apartment with Kitchenette, Dining-Sitting Room, Bedroom Five & Six, Shower Room, WC Room. Access to Extensive Attic Storage
Gardeners Cottage
Entrance Hall, Living-Dining Room, Kitchen, Two Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Storeroom
Outside Space
Front Driveway, Parking Outside the Front of the Property, Designated Car Park Adjacent to Gardeners Cottage, Double Garage, Two Greenhouses, Wrap Around Grounds with ancient Yew Hedge, Knot Rose Parterre Formal Garden, Woodland with Bluebell Copse, Lawns, Mature Trees, Rhododendrons
EPC = D
Council Tax Band: H
Tenure: Freehold
Viewing by appointment.
