Each month, we spotlight a home that truly captures the imagination. At Cullerton’s, representing Edinburgh’s finest period homes is our hallmark, and it is rare to find a property that balances grand Victorian history with the needs of a modern family like 22 Fountainhall Road does.
Each month, we spotlight a home that truly captures the imagination. At Cullerton’s, representing Edinburgh’s finest period homes is our hallmark, and it is rare to find a property that balances grand Victorian history with the needs of a modern family like 22 Fountainhall Road does.
Positioned on a prominent corner plot in the heart of the Grange Conservation Area, this late Victorian semi-detached villa is the epitome of Southside prestige. From the moment you approach the handsome sandstone façade, you are transported to an era of soaring ceilings and intricate craftsmanship, all while being just moments from the vibrant independent boutiques of Morningside and Newington.
The reception spaces are designed for both elegance and flow. The ground-floor sitting room serves as a sun-filled centerpiece, extending over seven metres with a southeast-facing box bay window that floods the space with light. Ornate cornicework and an original Edinburgh Press nod to the villa’s heritage.
The first-floor drawing room offers a flexible alternative. With its refurbished bay window and decorative marble fireplace, it provides an elevated setting for hosting or can easily transition into an expansive principal bedroom.
The kitchen has been masterfully extended to create a light-filled hub that connects seamlessly to the gardens. Sympathetic modern styling in sage green and wood tones is balanced by a retained section of exposed stonework. Centred around a Rangemaster gas cooker, this is the convivial space where family life unfolds, from morning coffee in the breakfast area to hosting dinner for ten in the adjacent family room.
Accommodation is exceptionally generous, spanning three floors and offering six bedrooms. The principal suite on the first floor is a serene retreat featuring restored 1920s lighting and luxury wool carpeting.
The upper levels provide unparalleled flexibility for a growing household. From the first-floor bedrooms with ornamental fireplaces and working shutters to the cosy rooms tucked beneath the eaves on the second floor, there is ample space for home working, guests, or independent teenage living.
True to its Grange location, 22 Fountainhall Road is enveloped by mature wraparound gardens. Walled for privacy and featuring a magnificent magnolia tree, the sweeping lawns offer a secluded setting for outdoor enjoyment. Practicality is just as impressive, with a detached garage and gated driveways providing parking for up to three vehicles, including EV charging provision.
For those who love the outdoors, the scenic natural beauty of Blackford Hill and the Hermitage of Braid are just a short stroll away. Combined with access to the capital’s top independent schools, including Merchiston Castle and George Watson’s, this is a lifestyle that remains hard to rival.
Brimming with Victorian elegance and grandeur, this six-bedroom semi-detached villa sits proudly on a prominent corner plot within the prestigious Grange Conservation Area.
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