Woodhall House in Juniper Green, south-west Edinburgh, is a rare Scots baronial-style mansion that has been extensively upgraded for modern life and offers country living close to the heart of the thriving city centre.
The B-listed sandstone home can be traced back to the early 1600s when it was built as a family seat for Adam Cunningham, Lord Woodhall, before being extended in the 18th century by Sir John Foulis of Ravelston.
It passed through the hands of just a few owners – including a Royal College of Surgeons' professor and the Society of Jesus – before Martin and Dawn Robertson bought the property 14 years ago.
They transformed it into a beautiful family home with more than 10,000 sq ft of floor space.
Martin and Dawn were living in Hong Kong when they bought it. They had decided to settle on an historic home in Edinburgh so that their three sons and daughter could establish roots while retaining an international outlook.
They were originally hoping to secure another period home in the Capital at the time, but Dawn says: “We were actually really happy that we didn't get the other house because Woodhall has been such a dream for us.
“This property had all the privacy that we didn't have in Hong Kong as well as the green space for our children to enjoy the outdoors, climb trees and breathe in this fresh air.
“All only 20 minutes from what we wanted for our lives, such as the restaurants, culture, great theatre and social life. It ticked all the boxes.”
Find out more on Knight Frank’s website here.
. Woodhall House, Juniper Green, Edinburgh Offers over £6m
Martin and Dawn enlisted the help of renowned Edinburgh-based architect Lorn Macneal and carried out the five-year renovation over two phases. The external phase saw the re-slating of the roof and stonework repointed, while the internal project included rewiring, plumbing and changing the layout. Photo: Angus Behm
5. Woodhall House, Juniper Green, Edinburgh Offers over £6m
An entertainment area was added on the lower ground floor with games’ room, bar, gym, cinema and a bedroom. Photo: Angus Behm
6. Woodhall House, Juniper Green, Edinburgh Offers over £6m
The house passed through the hands of just a few owners – including a Royal College of Surgeons' professor and the Society of Jesus – before Martin and Dawn Robertson bought the property 14 years ago. Photo: Angus Behm
7. Woodhall House, Juniper Green, Edinburgh Offers over £6m
Woodhall House is surrounded by 7.8 acres of landscaped gardens and woodlands and features the flowing Water of Leith, which has been much enjoyed by the children and three dogs over the years. There is a floodlit Astro-turf tennis court, hot tub, and seating to enjoy al fresco dining. There are also ample wildflower meadows. Contact: Knight Frank Photo: Angus Behm