8 bedroom detached house for sale

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8 bedroom detached house for sale

Lanark Road West, Balerno, Midlothian, EH14
£1,600,000

Price History

Initial price £1,900,000
29/03/24 £1,600,000
Price Change -15.79%

Description

Northfield is a magnificent B-Listed Baronial house located in a sought-after area within half a mile of the conservation village of Balerno. Built in 1910 by renowned architect Mr. Walter Crum Watson for his own use, the property boasts impressive architectural features, including an Ailsa Craig granite column, Oriental Capital, wrought iron banister, and Scottish thistle design. The house offers spacious and flexible family accommodation over three floors, with a self-contained guest apartment on the second floor. The property's highlights include a beautifully preserved first-floor drawing room with oak panelled walls and a barrel vaulted ceiling, as well as a dining room with floor-mounted bell connection to the kitchen and a stunning fireplace with carved oak over mantel and engraved rose and thistle stone fireplace. The property also features a two-bedroom Gardeners Cottage detached from the main house, providing ideal staff or guest accommodation. Located within easy reach of Edinburgh city centre, the property enjoys convenient road access to the west and is surrounded by beautiful gardens with potential to add tennis courts.