Accommodation

Ground Floor

Entrance vestibule, hall, Dining Room, Kitchen/ Diner

Hall cupboard

First Floor

Drawing Room. Principal Bedroom with dressing room

Bathroom

Second Floor

Three Double Bedrooms

Family Bathroom

Lower Ground Floor

Study/Bedroom five

Second dining room/living room

Cloakroom. Utility Room

Cupboard housing boiler

Two external doors: one to the front and one to the rear

LED Lighting throughout

Outside Space

Private outside basement area to the front and private parking to the rear

DESCRIPTION

Entry to this handsome townhouse is via wide steps up from the street to the front door. Entrance vestibule and double half glazed doors open into the hallway. With its original sweeping staircase with wrought iron spindles and solid timber handrail winding its way up to the second floor to the rectangular cupola illuminating the space, it makes for an attractive entrance.

Immediately on the left is the Dining Room. Quality carpeting throughout gives the property flow and a good feel.

Dining Room

Spacious reception room to the front with two large sash and case windows. Ornate cornicing with neutral décor as well as dado rail. Edinburgh press.

Kitchen/Dining Room

To the rear of the property and stretching the length of the house, this is a great room and the heart of the home. With its neutral cupboards complementing dark granite worktops including an excellent island/breakfast bar with seating for up to six people, as well as cupboard space beneath, the room is bright and functional with the best fittings throughout. The Rangemaster with its induction hob, as well as double ovens, creates a focal point. Integrated extractor hood blends in with the neutral wall mounted units some of which are glass fronted, giving a streamlined effect. The room also has a beautiful decorative ceiling. Through a wide alcove on the other side of the room is the washing up area, again in cream and black with integrated sink and draining board, dishwasher, bin as well as a floor to ceiling pull out larder, wall mounted microwave, integrated cupboards and drawers all matching the other half of the room.  

Hall Cupboard

Immediately outside the kitchen and under the stairs is a useful and large walk-in cupboard with good storage, hooks and shelving.

First Floor

Ascending the curved Georgian staircase, you reach the first floor.

Drawing Room

The three windowed elegant south facing drawing room overlooks the street. It has neutral décor as well as original cornicing features picked out in white. Three free standing low reproduction column heaters sit in each window with each window having its own attractive black wrought iron external Juliet balcony. Neutral carpeting and décor.

Principal Bedroom with Dressing Room

To the rear is the sumptuous and spacious principal bedroom. Like every other room in the property, great care has been taken with interiors, this room boasting attractive patterned but neutral wallpaper as well as a well a bespoke dressing room with ample shelving and hanging space. Large astragal window to the back.

Bathroom

Both bathrooms are both contemporary, spacious and top of the range.

This one has an excellent walk-in shower, fixed head as well as handheld appliance with attractive mosaic flooring blending well with the attractive neutral large floor and wall tiles. In addition, the contemporary his n hers vanity unit with its two large handbasins and sleek wood built in vanity unit with ample storage gives the room a good look and is practical. Chrome fittings throughout as well as heated towel rail. 

2nd Floor

Ascending to the second floor, the light flooding in from the enormous cupula gives this area a bright and warm feel.

Bedroom Two

Double bedroom to the front. Quality textured wallpaper. There are three windows and being on the top floor means that the ceilings are not as high, giving a cosier feel.

Bedroom Three

Double bedroom to the rear of the property. Two large windows. Edinburgh press.

Bedroom Four

Double bedroom to the front of the property. Benefits from a beautiful stone balcony with attractive pillars. Currently used as a snug.

Family Bathroom

Much in the style of the first-floor bathroom but with bath and shower within and curved glass splash screen. Another excellent and spacious luxury bathroom with attractive quality mosaic tiling. Double his n hers handbasins incorporated into the vanity unit. Astragal windows overlooking the rear of property. Chrome heated towel rail, chrome fittings. Extractor fan.

Lower Ground Floor 

From the first floor, the staircase descends to the lower ground floor; (also accessed from private lower ground entrance) there is a helpful brushed steel handrail to assist. Quality timber effect flooring gives this floor good flow and a uniform look.

Dining Room / Living Room

Currently used as a dining room but could easily be a living room or a further bedroom, this is a good-sized room with windows over basement area with secure wrought iron bars on the windows. Neutral décor and carpeting.

A fire door on the left leads to the external front door to the basement patio. There is a useful utility room on the left-hand side just before the back door.

Utility Room

A practical extra space with L shaped worktop, additional cupboards both wall mounted and undercounter as well as an integrated stainless steel sink and draining board. Washing machine and dryer. Window to basement area.

To the right, leading to the rear of the property via a firedoor, is the study/ bedroom five.

Study/ Bedroom Five

Good sized room to the rear with shelving. Window with bars for security. Neutral décor and carpeting.

Cloakroom 

Contemporary high-quality cloakroom with cream sanitary ware; handbasin incorporated into vanity unit. Feature tiling on the wall as well as same timber flooring.

Cupboard

At the end of the corridor, near the back door is a useful cupboard housing the boiler and with a window overlooking the lane.

External door to parking area to rear.

Outside Space

Front basement area

The property has ownership of the basement including three cellars, all with power and one housing the property’s sprinkler system. Patio area with its own private entrance from the street.

Rear area

The property has its own private entrance to the rear with parking for up to 3

cars.

SITUATION

Alva Street, situated on the edge of the historic New Town and Edinburgh’s stylish West End provides both city centre convenience as well as access to fantastic nature in the nearby Dean Gardens and down to the Water of Leith below. The property lies within easy walking distance of the City Centre’s business, shopping and financial districts as well as the West End’s boutiques and bars. Stockbridge with its village atmosphere, recently voted in the Sunday Times as one of the most desirable areas to live in the UK, is just a short walk away, providing a plethora of artisan cafes, shops and restaurants as well as a Sunday food market more reminiscent of the South of France than Edinburgh.

There are several recreational facilities close by including Drumsheugh Swimming Baths, the Edinburgh Sports Club and Dean Tennis Club while the Usher Hall, Lyceum and Traverse Theatres as well as Edinburgh’s acclaimed modern art galleries are just a few minutes’ walk.

The property is within easy walking distance of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith Park and the Water of Leith walkway which connects directly with the city’s extensive off-road path network, providing scenic walks and cycling routes to South Queensferry, Newhaven Harbour and the Pentland Hills.

The area is well served by many supermarkets (Waitrose and Sainsbury) within walking distance as well as the Craigleith Retail Park which is a short drive away. There are also a wide range of good schools (both state and private) including Stockbridge and Flora Stevenson Primary Schools as well as The Edinburgh Academy, Mary Erskine/ Stewarts Melville Schools, Fettes College and St George’s School for Girls.

Alva Street boasts ample zoned parking and proximity to the city’s bus and trams, Haymarket and Waverley stations as well as convenient access to the City Bypass, A1, M8 and M9 and Edinburgh International Airport.

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:

EH2 4PY

Outgoings:

Council Tax Band Category: G

EPC:

D

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.