4
Bed(s)
2
Bath(s)
2,300
SQFT
Exceptional four bedroom, two bathroom courtyard apartment, arranged over three floors within an original Victorian townhouse, occupying a splendid corner position on a sought after street in the heart of Edinburgh’s West End. A particularly spacious and stunning Poggenpohl kitchen/dining room enhanced with state of the art Gaggenau appliances, expansive bay window and ornate original ceiling plasterwork, with direct access to a sheltered, large decked south-facing sun terrace to the rear with steps leading to a private off-street parking space. Showcasing extensive and sympathetic upgrades, the property features an impeccable interior design specification, retaining many key original features, creating an impressive yet welcoming home that will attract families and professionals looking to enjoy beautiful surroundings, as well as all the cultural highlights and green spaces on offer in this central location.
Accommodation comprises:
Lower Ground floor:
Entrance hallway, family bathroom, utility room, under stairs cupboard, principal bedroom, double bedroom.
Ground Floor:
Landing, Drawing room, Kitchen/dining room, family shower room, small double bedroom, cloakroom space
First Floor:
Single bedroom
Accommodation:
Lower Ground floor:
Impressive front door with entrance hallway; staircase and original fireplace, polished limed wood flooring. Beautifully presented family bathroom with cutting edge sanitary ware, a walk in shower cubicle and deep bathtub. Understairs cupboard. Utility room housing boiler, plumbed for washing machine and tumble dryer. Double bedroom with contemporary colonial style shutters and views across the side courtyard. Principal bedroom with expansive bay windows fitted with similar colonial style shutters and views across the front courtyard and a wall of freestanding wardrobes with shelving and hanging space.
Ground floor:
Landing with polished limed wood flooring. Stunning drawing room with expansive bay window fitted with similar colonial style shutters retains much of its original interior specification such as a beautiful, carved wood mantelpiece, painted panelling, ornate ceiling plasterwork and a partially glazed Edinburgh Press; there is also a log burner as well as views to the front of the property. The spacious kitchen/dining room with expansive bay window, again with similar shutters, a large central marble topped island, is fully fitted with Poggenpohl freestanding wall and base units and Gaggenau appliances such as an induction hob with gas hob and teppanyaki hotplate options, a sunken extractor fan system as well as a sink with Quooker tap;a dual temperature wine fridge, a steam oven, a microwave, double oven and a coffee machine with a plate warmer below; a back door leads out to the south-facing sun terrace, a fantastic sunspot, where there is ample space for outdoor entertaining and dining, a covered bike store and various storage cupboards; steps leading up to a gate which opens onto the street with a gravelled area which includes an off street parking place, allocated for the property. Family shower room with walk-in shower, heated towel rail and mirrored vanity unit. Steps down to a small double bedroom with a built in child’s bed, wardrobe and study area. Cloakroom space.
First Floor;
A small carpeted staircase leading up to a single bedroom with a built in wardrobe, two windows, one with original working shutters and views across peaceful neighbouring gardens.
Front Courtyard Space
Steps leading down to the front and side courtyard area with an under stairs storage space as well as one large dry lined cellar opposite the front door.
There is also a section of communal garden to the front of the property, across the street.
SITUATION:
Buckingham Terrace is located in one of Edinburgh’s most sought after residential areas, close to the Dean Bridge and within easy reach of the city centre. The immediate locality is characterised by its elegant Victorian architecture and cobbled streets, which reflect the classic style of the era. The property is part of the highly sought after area of Edinburgh’s New Town - a designated UNESCO world heritage site.
The property is located directly opposite a section of communal garden. Residents can also apply for membership of the spectacularly lovely Belgrave Crescent Gardens and the Dean Gardens, both situated a short walk away. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith Park, the Water of Leith walkway and Modern Art Galleries are all located nearby.
The West End, George Street, Princes Street and Stockbridge are host to some of Edinburgh’s finest local shopping, restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques. All are within half a mile of the property. There is a Waitrose supermarket nearby in Comely Bank. Slightly further afield the Craigleith Retail Park includes a Sainsbury’s supermarket and a Marks & Spencer, amongst other shops.
Waverley and Haymarket railway stations are also readily accessible, as are several major bus routes into town. The City bypass, Edinburgh International Airport, the Queensferry Crossing and Scotland's motorway networks are all accessed via nearby Queensferry Road.
Many of Edinburgh's renowned private schools are also within the vicinity, including Fettes College, The Edinburgh Academy, ESMC and St George's School for Girls, as well as excellent state school provision in the area.
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: EH4 3AF
Outgoings:
Council Tax Band Category: G
EPC:
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