Summary - Gillespie Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH13 0LL EH13 0LL
7 bed 3 bath House
Grand Victorian manor on 1.3 acres — character, space and family living.
Seven bedrooms across spacious, character-filled Victorian accommodation
Approximately 1.3 acres of landscaped gardens and mature trees
Newly cosmetically renovated while retaining original period features
Principal bedroom with ensuite; two extra turret rooms for flexible use
Large driveway with multi-vehicle off-street parking and outbuildings
EV charge point installed; wine cellar and practical utility spaces
EPC rating E — energy efficiency upgrades likely required
Council Tax Band H — very expensive ongoing tax liability
Glen Flora is a distinguished Victorian manor set within about 1.3 acres in Colinton, offering seven bedrooms across nearly 5,700 sq ft. The house marries original period features — high ceilings, ornate cornicing, sash-and-case windows and multiple fireplaces — with tasteful, recent cosmetic upgrades that refresh the interior while preserving character. Large reception rooms and a formal dining room capture natural light and views towards the Pentland Hills, creating an elegant family entertaining layout.
The layout suits a large or multigenerational family: principal bedroom with ensuite, four further double bedrooms on the first floor, two versatile turret rooms on the second floor and useful lower-ground cellars and outbuildings. The kitchen/breakfast room includes a central island, larder and adjacent utility, with discreet ground-floor accommodation and a wine cellar adding flexibility for staff, guests or home working.
Externally the property is notable for its sweeping gravel drive with extensive parking, a substantial landscaped garden with mature trees, flowering borders, a kitchen garden (formerly part of an Open Garden Scheme) and a water feature. Practical additions include an EV charge point and sizeable outbuildings — valuable given the huge plot and potential for further landscaping or ancillary uses.
Buyers should note material running costs: the property has an EPC rating of E and falls in Council Tax Band H, so ongoing energy and tax bills will be high. While the current owners have completed cosmetic renovations, any purchaser wishing to upgrade heating, insulation or make structural changes should factor those costs in. Viewing is advisable to assess how the house’s period layout meets modern family needs.
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