Edinburgh Baronial-style villa designed by Fettes College architect David Bryce hits market for £2.9m

A Baronial-style villa designed by the Scottish architect behind Fettes College has hit the market for offers in excess of £2.9m.

Avallon, located in Edinburgh’s Morningside, features 12 bedrooms, four bathrooms and three reception rooms, with a gatehouse offering secondary accommodation.

It was designed by architect David Bryce, who was behind private school Fettes College in the city, as well as Edinburgh Royal Infirmary’s previous Meadows building and private school Clifton Hall.

Grade A Baronial villa hits market for £2.9m Knight Frank

Knight Frank, who are marketing the property, said Avallon offers potential buyers a “rare opportunity to reimagine and restore the house to their own specifications, subject to the necessary consents”

The estate agents added: “The scale and layout provide considerable flexibility, with the potential to create a truly outstanding family home tailored to individual requirements.”

The 6,750 sq ft property is set within extensive grounds on Clinton Road and is in good proximity to some of Edinburgh’s most scenic green spaces, including Arthur’s Seat, The Meadows and Holyrood Park, with recreational facilities such as the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Waverley Tennis Club and a range of golf courses nearby.

The villa is also well-served by top-performing private schools include George Heriot’s, George Watson’s College, and Merchiston Castle School, alongside highly regarded state schools such as Sciennes Primary and James Gillespie’s High School.

For more information, visit the property’s listing on RightMove.