2
Bed(s)
1
Bath(s)
1,144
SQFT
Exceptionally light and spacious 2 bedroom apartment occupying an elevated second floor position within a beautiful original building in the heart of the West End, on a peaceful leafy street yet only a short walk to the vibrant village atmosphere of the West End with all its coffee spots, wine bars, restaurants and independent shops as well as to the city centre, financial and business districts.
Featuring panoramic cityscape views to the rear, key original features including cornice work and expansive sash and case windows, the property, with some areas now in need of a degree of modernisation, will make a fantastic investment prospect, home to a professional couple, for downsizers and those simply wishing to make the most of all the cultural highlights and excellent private schools of the immediate vicinity.
A well maintained communal entrance and stair well with lift access adds to its appeal.
DESCRIPTION:
The property on the second floor of this handsome sandstone building, accessed via a well maintained communal entrance and stairs, with lift access. The front door opens into a long L shaped hallway, with plenty of light throughout the entire apartment due to the expansive sash and case windows, showcasing fantastic views to the rear. Two walk-in storage cupboards.
Large front facing sitting/dining room with a fireplace fitted with an electric bar fire; triple sash and case windows; internal window and two glass fitted doors; an archway separates the two sections allowing for ample dining space. Light and airy kitchen fitted with white wall and base units and a painted cupboard; electric oven.
Family bathroom with bathtub and handheld shower; electric over bath shower. Principal bedroom with elevated cityscape views to the rear from a bay window; built-in wardrobe and walk-in cupboard. Double bedroom 2, front facing; sash and case windows.
SITUATION:
Rothesay Terrace is a broad, elegant street dominated by the impressive architecture of the Victorian era. This superb central location enjoys a peaceful setting, yet provides easy access to a wide range of specialist shops, restaurants and wine bars close by in the West End, including Queensferry Street and William Street, as well as Stockbridge, George Street and the City centre.
Edinburgh's West End tram station, with access to Edinburgh international airport is situated nearby on Shandwick Place. Haymarket train station connecting Edinburgh to London in under five hours, is also a short walk away.
The Dean Tennis and Squash Club is a short walk away while there are wonderful walks close by along the Water of Leith and the open green spaces of Inverleith Park and the Royal Botanic Garden are also within easy reach. Residents are eligible to apply for membership to the centrally placed private gardens for a small annual fee and there is ample zoned parking available.
The property is very well located for excellent local schooling and a number of superb private schools, including Fettes College, The Edinburgh Academy, St. George's and Erskine Stewart Melville Schools.
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, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).
Postcode: EH3 7RY
Outgoings:
Council Tax Band Category: F
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.
Particulars prepared August 2022 – First Issue.