Accommodation

First Floor

Sitting/Dining Room, kitchen/breakfast Room, Two Double Bedrooms, Bathroom.

Outside Space

Residents’ access to Magdala Crescent Gardens (annual fee applies); Residents permit parking (annual fee applies)

SITUATION:

Magdala Crescent was built in 1869 by renowned Edinburgh Architect John Chesser and remains a perfect example of the Victorian sandstone terrace for which he was best known. The crescent is peacefully located adjacent to magnificent Donaldson’s School, recently developed into luxury apartments.

This highly sought-after address in the heart of Edinburgh’s West End is located within easy walking distance of the many attractions of the city centre and is well served by superb local amenities in the vibrant West End with its boutique shops, bars and restaurants and local shops in nearby Roseburn. The property is ideally positioned to take advantage of Edinburgh’s many historic attractions, museums and galleries with the Modern and Dean Art Galleries in close proximity.  

A number of recreational facilities are also close by including Drumsheugh Private Swimming Baths, the Edinburgh Sports Club and the Dean Tennis Club. The Water of Leith walkway is just moments away offering lovely waterside walks to Stockbridge and beyond, with Inverleith Park and the Royal Botanic Gardens also within walking distance.  Residents can access Magdala Crescent Gardens upon payment of a modest annual fee.

Magdala Crescent lies a short walk from Haymarket station which offers easy access to both Edinburgh and Glasgow and tram links to Edinburgh International Airport. There is convenient road access westwards towards the city bypass, the airport and Scotland’s central motorway network. Magdala Crescent boasts ample zoned parking outside the property and metred parking for visitors.

For schooling, the property is situated within easy reach of some of Edinburgh’s most highly regarded independent schools including Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools, St George’s School for Girls, Fettes College and The Edinburgh Academy.

DESCRIPTION:

14/2 Magdala Crescent is a generously proportioned first floor apartment forming part of a handsome Victorian town house and retaining its period elegance. With well-proportioned, spacious rooms, the property has been well presented throughout. Entered via a front door shared with just one other property, the accommodation is as follows.

Accommodation

• Shared entrance hall with a door on first floor level leading into the sitting/dining room.

• Inner hall with feature arch and natural wood floor.

• Elegant and spacious living/dining room with large sash and case bay window offering a wonderful open aspect to Donaldson’s School. There is an ornate cornice and wall dado panelling and an attractive fireplace with tiled inset.  

• Breakfasting kitchen with original flagstone floor, wall and base units with worktop incorporating a gas hob and extractor, double oven, freestanding dishwasher, washing machine and fridge and freezer.

• Elegant and generously proportioned master bedroom with a twin sash and case window to the rear, built-in cupboard and plenty of space for freestanding furniture, shelved press, cornice, natural wood floor.

• Further double bedroom to the front of the building and accessed off the sitting/dining room with beautiful ornate cornice and dado paneling to walls, natural wood floor.

• Extensively tiled bathroom fitted with a bath with electric shower over and glazed screen, wash hand basin and WC, tiled floor, heated towel rail. A high-level window provides natural light.

Outside Space

• Residents can apply for access to Magdala Crescent Gardens upon payment of an annual fee.

• Permit parking available subject to a modest annual fee.

General Remarks

Fixtures and Fittings:

Only appliances specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply. Certain items of furniture available by negotiation.

Services:

Gas central heating, mains water, drainage, gas and electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).

Postcode: 

EH12 5BD

Outgoings:

Council Tax Band Category: F

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 October 2022 – First Issue.