4
Bed(s)
1
Bath(s)
1,319
SQFT
Spacious, light filled first floor, four bedroom apartment on an elegant Victorian crescent in a highly sought after area due to its immediate proximity to the bustling hubs of cosmopolitan Bruntsfield and Morningside and all the independent shops, restaurants and artisan coffee shops as well as the wide open green space of the Meadows public parkland. The property itself occupies an enviable corner position, commanding a choice of views: across the communal lawned gardens to the rear, to a side lane and over the peaceful street below from original sash and case windows, in particular an expansive double bay in the large, front facing family living room, filling the apartment with abundant natural light. Retaining many original features including stripped wood floors, cornice work, polished pine doors and pretty cast iron fireplaces, this property will make a wonderful, centrally located home, mere minutes from the city centre with all the cultural attractions on offer there.
Accommodation
Entrance hall, shelved Edinburgh press; walk in storage cupboard, dining room (or fourth bedroom), family bathroom, a breakfasting kitchen with walk in larder, utility room, boiler cupboard;large family living room, principal bedroom, second double bedroom and a single bedroom.
Communal Space
The property is on the first floor of a traditional Victorian tenement building with communal gardens to the rear. Steps lead up to the front door. The entrance and stair are well maintained and freshly painted and tiled. There is storage for bikes with stone steps leading to a back door to the well maintained rear gardens with a large lawned area and planted borders.
DESCRIPTION
Front door leading to the hallway, with polished and stripped wood floorboards, entry phone and a shelved original Edinburgh press as well as a deep walk in shelved, floored, storage cupboard which also houses the fuse board. Light filled dining room (or suggested fourth bedroom) with original features including a sash and case window, small original fireplace and simple cornice work overlooking the rear communal gardens below. Family bathroom with bathtub, over bath electric shower, handheld shower option, sink with mirrored vanity unit, w.c, heated towel rail. Spacious family breakfasting kitchen with modern cream gloss fitted wall and base units, Siemens appliances, gas hob and other integrated appliances; walk in larder, cupboard housing boiler;utility room with matching units and countertops, with integrated Siemens washing machine and dishwasher. Single bedroom with views over a peaceful side lane below;large, light front facing family living room with expansive double bay windows, fireplace with a carved, polished wood mantle and white marble fire surround, shelved Edinburgh press, intricate cornice work and picture rail. A good size double bedroom with window seat and front facing views. Large principal bedroom with double sash and case windows, front facing, has intricate cornice work and picture rail.
SITUATION:
The property has immediate access to the lively hub of Bruntsfield, a much sought after area of Edinburgh. Lying approximately one mile to the south of the city centre you will find a cosy, village atmosphere with an excellent array of fashionable eateries, bars and coffee shops as well as convenience stores, banks and speciality shops to explore.
There is also excellent state school provision within the catchment area, with private schools such as Merchiston Castle, Fettes College George Watson’s and George Heriots all well within reach.
Ample open green space is easily accessible, with the Meadows and Bruntsfield Links only a five minute walk from the property. Bruntsfield is well served by the city’s efficient bus network and excellent cycle paths and routes.
The property is well situated for the City’s business and commerce centres at Lothian Road and Foutainbridge as well as the Universities, theatres, cinemas, golf courses and swimming pools.
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: EH10 5AJ
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 April 2021– First Issue