Accommodation comprises:

Entrance hall;kitchen;shower room;three double bedrooms;sitting room

DESCRIPTION

The property is accessed via stone steps to a communal entrance and stairs leading up to the top (third) level. Original wrought iron balustrade and polished wood bannister. A cupola floods the stairs with plentiful natural light.

The front door leads into a light filled, integral hallway with all rooms leading off; engineered oak herringbone flooring. Kitchen, newly refurbished with french grey gloss wall and base units and granite worktops; well appointed with NEFF appliances throughout including dishwasher, induction hob and fridge freezer; washer/dryer; herringbone flooring continues throughout; velux roof light allows for natural light. Newly refurbished shower room with large walk-in shower cubicle and rain-shower; velux roof light; heated towel rail; roof access. Double bedroom 1 with original fireplace and deep storage cupboard housing boiler; front facing with panoramic views of the city and surrounding architecture as far as Fife from a bay window. Double bedroom 2, with rear facing views of peaceful neighbouring buildings and gardens; Edinburgh press. Double bedroom 3 with front facing views; large velux roof window provides plentiful natural light and lovely cityscape views; original cast iron fireplace. Living room with similar rear facing views, large sash and case window with working shutters; engineered oak herringbone flooring.

SITUATION:

Howe Street is situated in an elegant central location with close proximity to the city’s bustling centre. This A listed 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 as is the newly refurbished St James Quarter.

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 an artisan street food 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, Stewart's 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.

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

Postcode: EH3 6TG

Outgoings:

Council Tax Band Category: E

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 November 2021 – First Issue.