Situation
Frogston Road West is on the south side of Edinburgh, around 4 miles from the city centre, in the attractive residential area of Fairmilehead. There is extensive local shopping in nearby Morningside, with a number of delightful boutiques, independent grocery stores, as well as Marks & Spencer and
Waitrose.
Popular with families for its proximity to a number of highly regarded schools, including Merchiston and George Watson’s, Fairmilehead offers easy access to many leisure amenities. The Pentland hills with their picturesque walks, cycle routes, fishing lochs and golf courses form a major part of the view from the house, and their closest access point is only a mile away. Closer still there
are stabling and paddock facilities just a few hundred metres away on Winton Loan.
This area is extremely well connected with major arterial routes to the city bypass and therefore the airport and Central Scotland motorway network are within easy reach.
Description
28 Frogston Road West is a spectacular family property which combines art deco character, advanced technology, stylish modern design, and impressive entertaining space. Fully contained within its boundary walls and secure electric gates, the property offers a safe environment for children and a wonderful sense of privacy.
The original part of the house, which was built in the 1930s, has been dramatically extended to provide some truly extraordinary space incorporating an indoor swimming pool, billiards room, cinema room and snug sitting room with a stylish kitchen for entertaining.
Accommodation
Within the main part of the house, there is a superb arrangement of reception rooms, including a sitting room, formal dining room and drawing room, all with sunny south-facing aspect and views over the garden towards the Pentlands. The kitchen is exceptionally well appointed, with integrated
wine coolers, espresso machine, three ovens, microwave, gas hob, induction wok ring, barbeque grill and dishwasher. The dining area has double doors opening to the patio, and also leads through to the octagonal sun room. A utility room and cloakroom are tucked discreetly away near the back door.
On the first floor there are four generous bedrooms, two of which have en suite shower rooms. All four rooms have superb southerly views. There is a spacious family bathroom which has both a shower and a free standing bath. The principal bedroom suite occupies the whole of the top floor. There is an open plan arrangement of bedroom and bathroom, incorporating a luxurious steam room and free standing bath. The dressing room is hidden behind a mirrored partition wall and provides generous space for storage. There is a superb south facing balcony with magnificent views to the Pentlands.
SWIMMING POOL
The swimming pool has been designed with a minimal maintenance requirement in mind. There is a selfcleaning system, a recycling boiler and an electrically operated safety cover that retains the water heat when not in use.
CINEMA & SOUND SYSTEM
The Bose sound system plays music, dvds and radio throughout the garden walkway, cinema room,
garden, changing area and the entertaining/kitchen area adjacent to the pool.
The house and recent extension provide a boundary to the garden on three sides and there are several doors and French windows creating a wonderful sense of continuity between the interior and exterior. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a delightful pond. Close to the main part of the house there is an extensive patio and elevated decked area with outside lighting, which provide a fabulous space for summer entertaining. The centrepiece of the patio is a magnificent stone fire pit.
There are two driveways, one from Frogston Road West, and the larger of the two from Winton Drive. The main driveway has a shelter for several cars and a double garage. Both the driveways and the garage have remotely controlled electric gates.
Above the garage there is a studio flat with a single kitchen, living and bedroom, and en suite shower room.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
All fitted carpets, curtains, white goods, integrated technology and light fittings, excluding the two pendant lights in the reception hall and over the stair, are included in the sale price.
LISTING
The property is not listed.
POSSESSION
To be by mutual agreement.
OFFERS
Offers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling Agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following inspection.
PURCHASE PRICE
Within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives a deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with Savills – 0131 247 3710.
