Summary of Accommodation:

Ground Floor:

Entrance vestibule; hallway; drawing room/dining room; sitting room/breakfasting room; kitchen; family bathroom

First Floor:

Four double bedrooms; family bathroom

Top Floor:

Two double bedrooms

DESCRIPTION:

Ground Floor:

The property is accessed from the street through a gate into the front garden. A paved pathway leads to the front door; entrance vestibule with stained glass panel, decorative floor tiles and an inner door leading into hallway; similar decorative floor tiles. Two beautiful mirror-image rooms to either side of the hallway: to one side, a drawing room/dining room, dual aspect with bay windows to each end and polished wood flooring; two fireplaces with marble mantels and decorative inserts; two Edinburgh presses. To the other side, there is a family sitting room/breakfasting dining area with bay window to one end and a fireplace with working gas fire; and Edinburgh press; breakfasting area with French doors leading out into the garden. Well appointed kitchen with AGA; cream gloss wall units with opaque glass inserts and matching cream gloss base units; natural wood countertops; various integrated appliances include a Bosch microwave and dishwasher; garden access. Family bathroom with freestanding Victorian style bath and over bath power shower.

First Floor:

Stairs lead up past a window at mid-level, to this floor. Spacious landing. Principal bedroom with front facing views and a cast-iron fireplace (not in use but with piped gas supply); double built-in wardrobes. Double bedroom 2, with dual aspect. Double bedroom 3 with front garden views. Small double bedroom 4, front facing with wood laminate flooring; deep walk-in wardrobe with overhead storage. Family bathroom with Victorian style freestanding bath and traditional style sanitaryware. Airing cupboard.

Top Floor:

Wooden stairs lead up to this level which has a landing area with a window. Double bedroom 5 with front facing views and triple built-in wardrobes. Double bedroom 6, rear facing views, again with triple built-in wardrobes.

Outside Space

The property is situated within delightful, secluded gardens to both the front and rear. 

The front area has gravel sections, mature trees and box hedging with a lane to one side leading to the rear garden. Driveway with parking for two cars.

The rear garden has a large section of lawn; box hedging; 2 ponds; mature fruit trees as well and a variety of plants and other trees offering privacy; herb garden; large terraced area.

Garage/laundry

A single garage with built-in shelving; the rear section is a separate laundry room plumbed for washing machine and tumble dryer; rear garden access.

SITUATION:

St Catherine’s Place is a peaceful residential street forming part of the exclusive Grange area of Edinburgh, under two miles from the city centre. The setting gives the feeling of a peaceful haven on the edge of the city centre, with the vibrant area of Marchmont on the doorstep and Morningside and Bruntsfield also within easy reach. The area also benefits from almost 60 acres of public parkland of the Meadows is a short walk away. Also in close proximity are several golf courses, the spectacular 640 acre Royal Holyrood Park and the Hermitage of Braid local nature reserve. 

Cultural attractions such as The Festival Theatre and Queen’s Hall are nearby, as are the National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Castle with the city centre and financial district easily accessible.

St Catherine’s Place is also conveniently located for access to Edinburgh University campuses, Edinburgh Napier University and the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. It is well-served by the city’s efficient bus networks, the city by-pass, Edinburgh International Airport and central Scotland’s motorways (M8, M9, M90 and the Queensferry Crossing).

There is excellent state school provision in the area, with private options including George Heriots, George Watson’s College and Merchiston Castle School in close proximity.

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:

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

Postcode: EH9 1NU

Outgoings:

Council Tax Band Category: H

 EPC: E

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.