Summary - 73, COLINTON ROAD, EDINBURGH EH10 5EF
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Rare 5-bed detached home with large south garden and plenty of period charm.
- Five double bedrooms, flexible family layout
- Substantial 4,095 sq ft across multiple storeys
- Private south-facing garden with conservatory and sunroom access
- Off-street parking for several cars plus single garage
- Strong period features: carved staircase, cornicing, timber floors
- Underfloor heating and high-spec kitchen with AGA
- EPC D (energy performance); broadband speeds reported slow
- Council tax very expensive; area data shows pockets of deprivation
A substantial five-bedroom Edwardian detached family home in Merchiston, extending to about 4,095 sq ft and arranged over multiple levels. The house retains handsome period detail—ornate cornicing, timber floors and a carved original staircase—alongside modern conveniences such as underfloor heating and a high-spec kitchen with AGA. The principal rooms are bright with north–south aspects and flow well to a large, private south-facing garden accessed directly from the sunroom and conservatory.
Practical features include off-street parking for several cars, a single garage, utility room and substantial external storage (garden shed, wood store). The layout offers flexibility: formal reception rooms, a drawing room with wood-burning stove, a snug and the potential to convert the sitting/playroom into an additional bedroom if required. The house sits within the Merchiston and Greenhill Conservation Areas and lies in the catchment for Bruntsfield Primary and Boroughmuir High School.
Buyers should note a few material considerations: the EPC rating is D, broadband speeds are reported slow, and council tax is very expensive. The surrounding area is described in some datasets as experiencing higher deprivation despite a local profile of highly qualified professionals. The property is freehold and currently configured with two main bathrooms (one ensuite) serving five bedrooms.
This is a rare, character-rich family home that will suit buyers seeking generous, flexible living space close to central Edinburgh amenities and strong local schools. It offers immediate liveability with excellent entertaining spaces and scope for modernization where desired.
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