SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

Entrance Hall, Sitting-Dining Room, Dining-Kitchen with Recessed Utility Area, Principal Bedroom, Second Double Bedroom, Bathroom, Shower Room

COMMUNAL & OUTDOOR SPACE

Shared Front Door with Two other Properties, Entrance Vestibule, Stairwell & Staircase

Resident Membership Access to Belgrave Crescent Gardens

Both Residents’ and Metered Parking available outside the

Property

DESCRIPTION:

The attractive two-bedroom apartment is accessed through a classical main front door that opens into a communal entrance vestibule which is shared with two other properties. An inner glass-panelled door opens into the communal carpeted staircase, which is flooded with natural light from the impressive cupula above, that leads you up to the first-floor property.

Entrance Hall: The entrance hallway accesses all the ground floor accommodation.

Sitting Room: This is a truly magnificent room of grand proportions featuring an expansive bay window with working shutters and a lovely window seat. The dining room table is positioned in front of the window to take full advantage of the spectacular views across Belgrave Crescent Gardens. With original dark wood parquet floorboards, the high-ceilinged room is packed with period character and has an impressive marble fireplace that incorporates a gas fire. Of particular design note are the layers of ornate decorative ceiling cornicing with plasterwork detailing and the rose circle from which a stunning chandelier hangs.

Principal Bedroom: Adjacent to the sitting room and sharing similar panoramic views over the front of property, this generously sized room features decorative cornicing, parquet flooring, duck egg-blue panelling and an elegant and timeless wallpaper.

Dining- Kitchen. Positioned at the rear of the property, the country-style kitchen has a sizeable dining area with a charming window seat in front of the large twin sash window where you can enjoy wonderful views across the gardens of the mews properties on Belgrave Crescent Lane. There is a built-in bookcase on either side of the dining area. In the centre of the room there is a partially attached island which incorporates an integrated breakfast bar counter on one side and a sink unit and storage below on the other. The well-equipped kitchen features an integrated electric AGA, induction hob, microwave and a full-length standalone fridge freezer. With original flooring and decorative cornicing, this light-filled room is both stylish and functional and a wonderful place for social cooking and entertaining. Discreetly hidden in a recessed alcove to the left of the entrance is a useful utility area that has an integrated dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, storage cupboards and a Belfast sink.

Bedroom Two: Located at the rear of the property with a lovely open outlook through a large sash window that offers open views across the gardens of Belgrave Crescent Lane, this good-sized double bedroom features decorative cornicing and a built-in wardrobe. 

Bathroom: Full of vintage character and period detail, the bathroom features a small sash window ceiling cornicing, partial tongue and groove panelling, a freestanding Victorian bathtub with claw feet, wash basin, mounted vanity cabinet, heated towel rail and a WC. 

Shower Room: Unusually for a flat of this size there are two bathrooms. With tongue and groove panelling, this bathroom has a shower cubicle, wash basin, mounted vanity cabinet, heated towel rail and a WC. 

SITUATION:

1/13 Belgrave Crescent is situated on a peaceful residential road in a prime central city location. Built in 1874, it is one of Edinburgh’s finest Victorian crescents and enjoys a wonderful southerly aspect over the residents-only Belgrave Crescent Gardens to the West End.

Located on the western edge of the New Town, part of an UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is an easy walk via the magnificent Dean Bridge to all the cultural and entertainment attractions in the city centre.

There are plenty of outdoor spaces and parks nearby. Residents can apply for membership to Belgrave Crescent Gardens, seven acres of leafy private gardens with lovely seating areas and children’s play parks for a modest annual fee. The Water of Leith Walkway, an attractive riverside walkway, which leads to The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and Haymarket Station in one direction and to Stockbridge and Leith to the other is easily accessible from the property.

The local area offers plenty in terms of recreational and leisure facilities such as the member only Drumsheugh Baths, a Victorian swimming pool, Dean Tennis Club, Edinburgh Sports Club, The Grange Cricket, Squash & Tennis Club and Westwoods Leisure Club.

Just a short stroll from the property is cosmopolitan Stockbridge which has a bustling village atmosphere, specialist independent shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and a weekly Sunday food market.  The property is also well served by several small convenience supermarkets on nearby Queensferry Street and Shandwick Place and there is a Waitrose in Comely Bank and a M&S and Sainsbury’s in the nearby Craigleith Retail Park. Stockbridge borders Inverleith Park, where you’ll find community tennis courts and a children’s play park, and The Royal Botanic Gardens.

The property sits in the catchment area for the highly regarded Flora Stevenson’s Primary and Broughton High School. There are plenty of private schools available locally including Cargilfield Prep School, Fettes College, The Edinburgh Academy, Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools (ESMS) and St George’s School.

The property is just short walk to Princes Street and George Street, the city’s main shopping thoroughfares, and many of the city’s world-class museums and historic attractions. It lies close to the financial and business district and is within easy reach of Haymarket Station and the regular tram and bus links to Edinburgh International Airport. The City Bypass, the Queensferry Crossing and Central Scotland’s motorway network area are easily accessed via the Queensferry Road.

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, gas and electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations.)

Postcode:

 EH4 3AH

Outgoings:

Council Tax Band Category: G

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 June 2022 – First Issue.