4 WILTON ROAD
4 Wilton Road, Edinburgh EH16 5NY
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4645
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A home of rare distinction, 4 Wilton Road stands as a commanding detached Victorian residence, gracefully positioned on an expansive corner plot within one of Edinburgh’s most coveted neighbourhoods. This is a property that immediately conveys presence, a house of scale, heritage, and quiet grandeur offering a remarkable opportunity for those seeking a prestigious family home with the scope to elevate it to modern luxury.
From the moment you approach the handsome stone façade, the home’s period pedigree is unmistakable. Currently configured with 6-bedrooms, 3 public rooms, 3 bathrooms - boasting a plethora of magnificent original features, such as soaring ceilings, intricate cornicing and plasterwork, sweeping bay windows, working shutters, period fireplaces, and beautifully proportioned rooms - creates an atmosphere of timeless refinement. These are the architectural hallmarks that define the very best of Victorian craftsmanship. This much-loved family home now invites a sympathetic programme of upgrade and modernisation to unlock its full potential.
Occupying a generous and prominent position, the property enjoys enhanced privacy, natural light from multiple aspects, and a sense of openness rarely found in the city. The grounds wrap elegantly around the home, offering both presence and seclusion.
A substantial driveway provides parking for several vehicles, and the enclosed garden provides a peaceful retreat, with scope for landscaping, outdoor entertaining, or family play space. Its orientation and size offer exciting possibilities for the incoming buyer.
3
6
3
4645
Beds
Receptions
Baths
Sq Ft
A home of rare distinction, 4 Wilton Road stands as a commanding detached Victorian residence, gracefully positioned on an expansive corner plot within one of Edinburgh’s most coveted neighbourhoods. This is a property that immediately conveys presence, a house of scale, heritage, and quiet grandeur offering a remarkable opportunity for those seeking a prestigious family home with the scope to elevate it to modern luxury.
From the moment you approach the handsome stone façade, the home’s period pedigree is unmistakable. Currently configured with 6-bedrooms, 3 public rooms, 3 bathrooms - boasting a plethora of magnificent original features, such as soaring ceilings, intricate cornicing and plasterwork, sweeping bay windows, working shutters, period fireplaces, and beautifully proportioned rooms - creates an atmosphere of timeless refinement. These are the architectural hallmarks that define the very best of Victorian craftsmanship. This much-loved family home now invites a sympathetic programme of upgrade and modernisation to unlock its full potential.
Occupying a generous and prominent position, the property enjoys enhanced privacy, natural light from multiple aspects, and a sense of openness rarely found in the city. The grounds wrap elegantly around the home, offering both presence and seclusion.
A substantial driveway provides parking for several vehicles, and the enclosed garden provides a peaceful retreat, with scope for landscaping, outdoor entertaining, or family play space. Its orientation and size offer exciting possibilities for the incoming buyer.
3
6
3
4645
Beds
Receptions
Baths
Sq Ft
3
6
3
4645
Beds
Receptions
Baths
Sq Ft
Floor Plan
Ground Floor
Entrance Vestibule, Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, WC, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Family Room, Study, Utility Room, Access to lower ground floor Cellars
First Floor
Principal Bedroom with ensuite Bathroom, Bedroom Two with Dressing Room, Bedroom Three, Shower Room
Second Floor
Three Double Bedrooms, Shower Room
Outside Space
Driveway for multiple vehicles
Front, side and rear gardens, mainly laid to grass with patio area to the front and rear enclosed seating / entertaining area.
Summary of Accommodation
This is a property that immediately conveys presence, a house of scale, heritage, and quiet grandeur offering a remarkable opportunity for those seeking a prestigious family home with the scope to elevate it to modern luxury.
Fixtures and Fittings
Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.
Services
Gas heating, mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).
Viewing is strictly by appointment through the relevant office listing the property;
Wemyss Place - 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. Tel: 0131 220 4160
Edinburgh South - 47-49 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4AZ. Tel: 0131 287 7200
Viewings
Offers
With the exception of offers to developers or third parties, all other offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.
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June 2026 - First Issue
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The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.
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The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co. or Rettie LLP’s, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.
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The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that they have not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that they are satisfied themselves as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.
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Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.
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Location
Wilton Road is situated in the popular residential area of Newington where you will find a wide range of restaurants, cafes, shops as well as the Edinburgh Festival Theatre and The Queen’s Hall. Newington is well served by excellent local amenities with comprehensive facilities found at the nearby Cameron Toll shopping centre.
The area offers plenty of sport, leisure and recreational activities such as The Royal Commonwealth Pool & Leisure Club, Waverley Lawn Tennis, Squash & Sports Club and several golf courses at Prestonfield, Craigmillar Park, Braid Hills and Morton Hall.
There are plenty of leafy parks and walking trails nearby including The Meadows, a large nearby expanse of green open space with a large adventure play park and tennis courts, as well as Blackford Hill, The Hermitage of Braid, and Holyrood Park. Furthermore, there are hiking and cycling trails in the spectacular Pentland Hills Regional Park, just a short drive away.
The property lies within the catchment area for Sciennes Primary School, St Peter’s RC Primary School, St Thomas of Aquinas High School and James Gillespie’s High School with private schooling options including George Heriot’s School and George Watson’s College within close proximity. It is also situated close to the King’s Buildings on the Edinburgh University campus, The Royal Infirmary and the city’s BioTech Quarter.
Newington is well served by excellent public transport links with bus routes that run into the city centre. Lying just over a mile south of the city centre, it is within easy reach of Edinburgh’s financial, business and shopping districts. It is well placed for the City Bypass allowing easy access to Edinburgh Airport and connections to all the main routes across Scotland with the M8 to Glasgow, the M90 motorway to the north and the A1 and A68 to East Lothian & The Borders respectively.
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