Accommodation

Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Kitchen, Two Double Bedrooms, Dressing Room, Bathroom.

SITUATION:

Howe Street is situated in a fantastic central location with close proximity to the city’s bustling centre. This area of the New Town which looks very much the same as when it was built, a complete Georgian townscape which is designated a UNESCO world heritage site. George Street and Princes Street, along with several historic and cultural attractions of Edinburgh’s city centre are only a few minutes walk away.

There are many independent shops, cafes and restaurants on Howe Street as well as a Sainsbury’s Local. Neighbouring Stockbridge has a thriving village atmosphere, with excellent amenities such as galleries, bars, restaurants, coffee shops and a weekly artisan street market. Ample green space surrounds the area with parks, cycle paths and Botanical Gardens. 

There is a Waitrose supermarket nearby in Comely Bank and slightly further afield the Craigleith Retail Park includes a larger Sainsbury’s supermarket and a Marks & Spencer, amongst other shops.

There is excellent local and private schooling in the vicinity including The Edinburgh Academy, St. George’s School for Girls, Stewarts Melville College, The Mary Erskine School and Fettes College.

Residents are eligible for membership of both Queens Street Gardens West and Central, the private gardens close to the property. The area benefits from zoned permit parking and easy access to Edinburgh’s public transport network, Waverley and Haymarket stations, the city bypass and Edinburgh International Airport.

DESCRIPTION: 

The property is located on the first floor and is accessed by a well-kept shared entrance stair which is serviced by a security entry phone system.

HALL

Welcoming entrance hall with a high-level internal window to the siting room and another to the entrance stair providing natural light to the space. Natural wood floor. High level cupboard containing the gas and electricity meters. Hatch to storage above.

SITTING ROOM

An elegant room with two sash and case windows facing the front with working shutters. Beautiful, original carved marble fireplace with an electric fire. Ornate cornice, picture rail and wood panelling. Natural wood floor.

DINING KITCHEN

A spacious fully fitted kitchen with a rear facing sash and case window. Fitted with a good range of wall and base units with worktop incorporating a gas hob. Fitted electric double oven. Integrated fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Free standing tumble drier and additional fridge/freezer. Flagstone floor. Pulley.

BEDROOM 1

A generous double bedroom with a sash and case rear facing window with working shutters. Decorative cornice. Shelved press. Natural wood floor.

BEDROOM 2

A further double bedroom facing the front with sash and case window and working shutters. Ornate cornice and picture rail. Shelved press. Natural wood floor.

DRESSING ROOM

Located off the hall and fitted with wardrobes providing hanging and shelved storage space. Hatch to storage area above. Fitted carpet.

BATHROOM

Fully tiled and fitted bathroom with a bath, shower cubicle with mains shower, wash hand basin set in vanity unit and WC. Fitted shelves. Internal window to kitchen providing natural light. Extractor fan.  Electric under floor heating.

30/1 Howe Street presents a great opportunity for the private buyer as a principal residence or second home or for the investor given its central location and ease of access to transport links.

General Remarks & Information:

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 heating, mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).

Outgoings

Council Tax Band: F

EPC Rating: C

Postcode

EH3 6TG

Tenure

Freehold

Viewings

Viewing is strictly by appointment through Rettie & Co. 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 6DH. Tel: 0131 624 4182.

Offers

Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.

Internet Website

This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as Rightmove, Zoopla, On The Market and The London Office.

Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.

Misrepresentations 

1.        The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co. or Rettie LLP’s, 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 they have not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that they are satisfied themselves 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 misstatement 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. 

Important Notice

Rettie, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. All Rettie floorplans are drawn to RICS standard. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.
3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.

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. Rettie use electronic verification, if this is not possible original documents are acceptable.

Particulars prepared October 2022 – First Issue.