2
Bed(s)
2
Bath(s)
899
SQFT
A beautifully presented two-bedroom, raised ground floor apartment with private car parking, forming part of an elegant, contemporary development adjacent to Edinburgh’s historic New Town, close to all amenities and only five minutes from the city centre. The apartment is maintained to a high standard, is bright and airy with high ceiling heights and benefits from stunning interior design décor throughout (Bryce McKenzie) including feature walls, custom made feature bookshelves in bedroom two, bespoke breakfasting bar in the kitchen and beautiful window blinds and curtains.
The building has lift access, secure underground and external, unallocated, car parking and substantial residents’ communal storage area and bicycle store. This centrally located des res will attract a variety of buyers looking for a peaceful yet centrally located property, in walk-in condition.
Summary of Accommodation:
Entrance hallway, living / dining room, breakfasting kitchen, principal bedroom with ensuite shower room, second double bedroom, bathroom.
Outside Space
Two residents unallocated permit parking spaces, secure residents bicycle and store room, communal stair with lift, communal garden grounds.
SITUATION
Hopetoun Crescent is conveniently situated in the area of Bellevue on the eastern edge of the New Town within easy walking distance of the city centre and its amenities including Waverley Train Station. There is a wide range of specialist shops and a lively mix of restaurants and pubs in nearby Broughton Street and Leith Walk that add a vibrant ambience to this part of central Edinburgh.
The newly refurbished St James Retail Quarter, Harvey Nichols and the Omni Centre with multi-screen cinemas are a mere 10 minutes walk as is the National Portrait Gallery on Queens Street, with the main shopping streets of Princes Street and George Street close at hand.
The Royal Botanic Garden and Inverleith Park, together with walks along the banks of the Water of Leith provide accessible leisure facilities.
Bus and Tram networks provide access to all areas of the city including direct trams to Edinburgh Airport. Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket Rail stations, access to the city bypass to A1 south and north to Glasgow and the Queensferry Crossing to Fife, are within easy reach.
DESCRIPTION
12 Hopetoun Crescent is positioned in the middle of the Crescent directly opposite the Hopetoun Crescent gardens and forms part of a modern development very much in keeping with its period surroundings. The block is entered from street level via a short flight of steps with the secure entry door allowing access the common stair. The main accommodation is as follows:
· The apartment is entered from the communal stair at ground level into a generous sized hallway providing access throughout the accommodation. Two cupboards provide additional storage with one also housing the hot water tank
· Spacious and bright sitting room to the side of the property with ample space for living and dining furniture.
· Breakfasting kitchen overlooking the rear of the property with a range of floor standing and wall mounted units, contrasting work tops with attractive tiled splash backs. Integrated appliances include a four-ring gas hob with stainless steel extractor hood above, electric oven, dishwasher, washer/drier and fridge freezer. A stunning bespoke breakfasting bar compliments the accommodation.
· The principal bedroom is quietly located to the rear of the property and benefits from double fitted wardrobe and ensuite shower room.
· Bedroom two has a bespoke feature floor to ceiling bookshelf/storage design framing the window and fitted wardrobe.
· The family bathroom with free standing oval bath with shower attachment, wc and wash hand basin with vanity unit completes the accommodation.
· Externally, there is residents parking to the rear of the building and in the garage level below, which also has lift access. The parking is unallocated and two residents permits belong to the flat.
· Gas heating & double glazing.
· The building is maintained by Trinity Factors (approx. annual cost is £1,200 pa including buildings insurance)
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 heating, mains water, drainage and electricity, telephone (subject to BT regulations).
Postcode
EH7 4AU
Council Tax Band Category:
E
EPC:
C
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 he has not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself 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 May 2022 – First Issue.