2
Bed(s)
1
Bath(s)
857
SQFT
A charming bright and well-proportioned two-bedroom property forming part of a traditional tenement in the peaceful area of Sciennes in the heart of the city’s Southside. The property presents a spacious living/dining room, well formed kitchen and two large double bedrooms along with an immaculate bathroom with shower and separate free-standing bathtub. 1, Livingstone Place boasts a wealth of period features with original floorboards throughout, feature fireplaces, simple cornicing and ceiling roses.
The property sits just a stone’s throw from the Meadows and the highlights of Marchmont, Newington and nearby Bruntsfield. With close proximity to the city centre and the University of Edinburgh the property presents an incoming purchaser and excellent opportunity to buy a spacious home in a fantastic location.
Accommodation comprises:
Entrance hallway, living/dining room, kitchen, two large double bedrooms, bathroom, hallway storage cupboard.
Externally the property has access to a small rear communal garden.
Situation:
Livingstone Place is situated in the highly sought-after residential area of Sciennes just a stone’s throw from The Meadows and popular Marchmont. There are plenty of excellent local amenities on the doorstep including a Co-op supermarket and a good range of independent shops. Within easy walking distance of the property is cosmopolitan Bruntsfield, home to cafes, delis, restaurants and lifestyle stores.
The property is situated just south of Edinburgh’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, separated by the leafy green expanse of The Meadows, where you will find tennis courts, children’s play parks and a pitch and putt course. It is also within easy reach of Holyrood Park that is crowned by the iconic Arthur’s Seat. There are plenty of leisure facilities in the area including historic Warrender Swim & Leisure Centre with its soon to be completed refurbished Victorian swimming pool, The Meadows Tennis Club and Prestonfield Golf Club.
The area is popular with young families and professionals as well as students as it’s within easy access to the main campus for Edinburgh University and Napier University.
Roseneath Place falls into the catchment area for the highly regarded James Gillespie’s High School and Primary School, as well as further options at Bruntsfield and Sciennes primary schools and Boroughmuir High School.
The property benefits from excellent proximity to the city’s efficient bus routes, Haymarket railway station, bus and tram links to Edinburgh International Airport and the Edinburgh City By-pass that connects to Scotland’s motorway network.
General Remarks:
Proof and Source of Funds / Anti Money Laundering
Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction. All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.
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 central heating, mains water, drainage, gas and electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).
Postcode: EH9 1PB
Outgoings:
Council Tax Band Category: D
EPC: D
Viewing:
By appointment through Rettie & Co, 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh EH3 6DH. Tel: 0131 220 4160.
Misrepresentations:
1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co, 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.
2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that they have not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that they have 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.
3. Any error, omission or mis-statement 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.
Particulars prepared August 2022 – First Issue.