14 East Claremont Street
14 East Claremont Street, Edinburgh EH7 4JP
5
Bed(s)
2
Bath(s)
3,425
SQFT
A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptionally spacious, Category B-Listed, 5 bedroom Georgian Townhouse in the Edinburgh's New Town.
This house does not come on the market often – this is only its second appearance in nearly 100 years. In that time it has been cared for by just two families – first a family of artists and, since 1976, a family of writers. It is in the New Town conservation area, has been well maintained and sensitively modernised, but the features which made it elegant and attractive in 1860, when it was designed by noted Edinburgh architect John Chesser, are intact.
The cornices in the large dining room and first floor drawing room are in perfect condition, as are the marble fireplaces. The family room, next to the kitchen, still has the original cast iron range – no longer used for cooking, but can provide a warm glow in cold winters. The room also has the Victorian pulleys – much more efficient for drying washing than a tumble dryer and a lot cheaper! The modern utility room retains the original twin Belfast sinks and the stone flags which once floored the scullery, now pave the large patio.
Large windows front and back (refurbished by Ventrolla) and a cupola reglazed with self-cleaning glass, flood the house with light.
There is a small garden at the front. Double glass doors at the back lead to a walled garden, which is south facing and catches the morning sun. Mature trees and shrubs make it attractive and a haven for birds and bees. There is a shed for garden tools and a lockable outside store. A gate leads to a private lane. Resident and visitor parking is available in the street.
Situated on East Claremont Street, a wide cobbled street located on the eastern edge of the New Town, the property lies just a short walk from cosmopolitan Broughton Street, the newly opened St James Quarter and the Edinburgh Botanical Gardens.
The immediate area caters for most needs. The nearby corner shop is open all hours for essentials and more, and can deliver newspapers. Milk is delivered, although no longer on the horse drawn cart which brought it when the present owners moved in. Broughton Street has several independent restaurants, cafes, bars, an excellent fish shop, a wholefoods store and a butcher which also sells fresh fruit and veg. Down the hill is an artisan baker and two supermarkets.
Ground Floor
Entrance vestibule with original floor tiles. A glass door leads to the oak floored hall, with dining room, toilet and kitchen off. The large dining room, which has oak flooring and a modern, efficient gas fire, has a walk-in cupboard. A wide elegant staircase leads to the first floor.
The kitchen has a separate larder cupboard which also houses the gas boiler. The adjacent family room, served as the “playroom” when the current owners’ children were young. A glass door leads to the garden room, with underfloor heating and double patio doors. Beyond is the utility room.
First Floor
The large drawing room at the front of the house overlooks the cobbled street below. There is a special dispensation to use the open fire in the drawing room. An office/study, with a connecting door to the drawing room and one to the landing. On this floor is the bathroom, with separate shower and airing cupboard. The master bedroom overlooks the garden and has a dressing room off.
Top Floor
Two large double bedrooms at the back of the house face the garden. Two smaller bedrooms are at the front: one is currently a double room, the other has a single bed and a desk and is used as a study. There is a shower room with basin and wc. A large walk-in closet off the landing provides ample storage.
SITUATION:
The house is a few minutes from two bus routes and a ten-minute walk to the direct tram route to the airport. Waverley station and Princes Street are less than 15 minutes-walk away. There are parks and playgrounds within easy reach, including Inverleith Park and the Royal Botanic Garden. A cycle path and the Water of Leith walkway are five minutes away.
There is excellent school provision in the area including Broughton Primary, Drummond Community High, St Mary’s RC primary and St Thomas of Aquin’s RC High with private schools such as Fettes College, St George’s School for Girls, ESMC and The Edinburgh Academy close by.
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:
The treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply. Some furniture, such as the Collard & Collard grand piano, may be for sale if required.
Services:
Gas central heating to ground and first floor, off-peak storage heaters on top floor. Mains water, gas and electricity, cable broadband, television and telephone (subject to telephone providers’ conditions).
Outgoings:
Postcode: EH7 4JP
Council Tax Band Category: G
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 September 2022– First Issue.