Price changed to £2,650,000
February 7, 2026
Listed for £2,800,000
September 21, 2023
Sold for £1,511,250
2006
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The principal living accommodation is situated at garden level. Here there are a large TV room and a games room/ gym, as well as a study and utility room. The kitchen is delightful and has been practically thought out. There are timber units with granite work surfaces with an Aga. It is open to the dining room which in turn leads to the spectacular conservatory / orangery. This magnificent space offers light and warmth throughout the day with delightful views of, and double doors opening to the private garden and generous stone terrace. Also at this level is a further shower room.
The house sits well back from the road and is approached by an extensive gated driveway with parking for a number of cars. There is a mature hedge providing excellent screening and privacy, while there is a recently landscaped front garden with colourful planting. There is access to the rear garden down both sides of the house, with steps leading down from the driveway to the extensive, flat lawn and outdoor seating area. There are mature borders with a range of plants, shrubs and trees proving colour for much of the year. Along the west boundary, the garden has been terraced in recent years and re-planted with a range of plants, while there is also a hot tub.
Historic Note
The property was designed by the renowned architect John Begg and dates from 1894. This is a good example of a Scots 17th century Revival villa, with good period details. The asymmetric nature of the house, with its crow stepped gables, contrasting margins and variety of pediments are typical features of this Revival style. The polygonal bay window is a dominant feature of the street elevation and, situated across from Inverleith Park, the house is a distinctive addition to the streetscape. The interior of the house has undergone some alteration, particularly to the service area, but the public rooms retain some fine decorative timber work.
John Begg (1866-1937) was born in Bo'ness and worked for much of his life as an architect in India. He returned to Scotland in 1921 and worked in private practice in Edinburgh.
Location
Inverleith Place is located in the much sought after Inverleith district of Edinburgh approximately 1.5 miles north of the city centre. It is renowned for quality family houses set in generous gardens.
The area is characterised by a large swathe of green open spaces including the world renowned Royal Botanic Garden, Inverleith Park and the playing fields of George Heriots, The Edinburgh Academy and Fettes Schools.
The Edinburgh Academy School sports fields lie to the north of the house while the house benefits from a delightful southerly view over Inverleith Park.
The property is under a mile from Stockbridge which offers a range of specialist shopping and a fine choice of restaurants whilst Comely Bank and Craigleith provide further retail outlets.
The house is also well situated for access to Waverley Train Station and the main road routes westwards to the city bypass, airport and Motorway Network.
Square Footage: 4,626 sq ft
Additional Info
Listing: The property is Category C listed and lies within the Inverleith Conservation Area.
Fixtures and Fittings: All fitted carpets, curtains, blinds, light fittings and white goods are included in the sale.