Detached house for sale in Ravelston House Loan, Edinburgh EH4

Ravelston House Loan is positioned in a superb location with a local nature reserve, golf courses, well-regarded private and public schools all within walking distance. The house enjoys an elevated position extending superb views to Edinburgh Castle, Carlton Hill, Arthurs Seat and Pentland Hills

Ground Floor: Entrance vestibule, reception hall, cloaks cupboard, sitting room, study, dining/TV room, open plan family kitchen / diner, utility room and access to private garden via french doors from family kitchen/diner, study and sitting rooms.

First Floor: Principal suite with fitted wardrobe and full en suite, double bedroom two, with en suite and fitted wardrobe, double bedroom three with fitted wardrobe, double bedroom four, double bedroom five with fitted wardrobe, linen / airing cupboard, family bathroom with double sink and separate shower and bath. Also accessible from the first floor is the spacious floored attic space with fixed ladder access and loft light. Two solar thermal roof panels provide auxiliary hot water heating in addition to the gas central heating boiler.

The large private outdoor garden space is south facing and is beautifully landscaped with mature trees, bushes and grassed areas. The garden features a sun patio with fixed pergola area, garden pond with waterfall feature, tool shed, garden shed, firewood storage, electricity and water supplies. The pergola makes an excellent entertainment space with potential location for hot tub. The home also benefits from a double driveway and more than adequate on street parking.

Ravelston is a highly sought-after residential address, situated to the north west of the city centre and only a short distance away from George Street, Princes Street and the financial sector in Lothian Road. One of the area's main attractions is the selection of well-known schools in both the state and private sectors, including Blackhall Primary, Mary Erskine, Stewart's Melville, St. George's School for Girls and The Royal High School. Comely Bank and Stockbridge are a short distance away with many independent coffee shops, restaurants and gift shops. There is also a Waitrose supermarket and additional retail facilities at the nearby Craigleith retail park.

Access to the city bypass, the motorway network and Edinburgh International Airport is swift and direct, while train services at Haymarket connect to Glasgow and Edinburgh's main Waverley station. Local recreational opportunities include several well-known golf courses, Drumsheugh Swimming Baths and the Edinburgh Sports club. The Galleries of Modern Art are both within walking distance and The Water of Leith walkway and cycle path give ready access into the city.