52/5 Broughton Street

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52/5 Broughton Street, Edinburgh EH1 3SA

A fine example of a bright and elegant second floor apartment which has been thoughtfully upgraded and renovated to present an immaculate and spacious home. With fully refurbished sash and case windows, sanded floorboards, and original flagstones the property effortlessly melds ornate Georgian features with contemporary fixtures and fittings in a prime city centre location.


The apartment is part of the classical New Town but is superbly located for amenities being located on vibrant Broughton Street, with its wealth of artisan food stores, restaurants, and shops, while all of the cultural highlights of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh are swiftly reached on foot.

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Gavin Smith

Rettie


+44 (0)131 624 4081
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Fraser Wardhaugh

Rettie


+44 (0)131 624 4098
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Gavin Smith

Rettie


+44 (0)131 624 4081
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Fraser Wardhaugh

Rettie


+44 (0)131 624 4098

Accommodation comprises:

Entrance hallway, sitting room, dining kitchen, principal bedroom with walk-in closet space, second double bedroom, bathroom, W.C.


Externally the property benefits from a well-maintained communal garden to the rear.

 

Description

The property is entered from the street via a well-maintained communal stairwell. All rooms lead off the central hallway. The sitting room is of impressive proportions boasting two fully refurbished large sash and case windows with working shutters, open working fireplace & ornate Greek key cornicing providing ample room to entertain and relax.


The modern and contemporary kitchen is located to the rear of the property and has been meticulously upgraded with original flagstones and sanded floorboards. Two large sash & case windows flood the room with light. There is a mix of wall-mounted cupboard & drawers, gas hob & double oven.


The principal bedroom is located to the rear of the property, making it notably peaceful. Walk-in dressing room with space for storage & hanging of clothes, the space could also be utilised as a home office.


The second bedroom is also spacious with plentiful space for furniture, the room again has original sanded floorboards and a feature fireplace and working shutters.


Modern family bathroom featuring a tiled mains operated shower over bathtub, sink with vanity and storage & heated chrome towel rail. Additionally, there is a separate W.C with wash basin.

 

Situation

 

Broughton Street is ideally situated in the eastern part of the historic Edinburgh New Town conservation area and within easy walking distance of both the city's business and financial districts, shopping establishments, restaurants, and bars.  Broughton Street, with its artisan shops, cafés and restaurants is one of Edinburgh’s most popular and sought-after streets, while vibrant Stockbridge with its village atmosphere and weekly market is a fifteen-minute walk away.


Less than 5 minutes’ walk away, the newly completed St James Quarter, with high end shops, restaurants and an Everyman Cinema adding to the existing amenities at the nearby Omni Centre and John Lewis. The luxury retail at Multrees Walk and the restaurant hub of St Andrew Square are also nearby.

 

To the north lies the Royal Botanic Gardens and Inverleith Park and to the south, Princes Street and the City Centre. Princes Street and its beautiful and expansive public Gardens are just a 5-minute walk away. The Omni Centre to the east end of Queen Street plays host to a multi-screen cinema, a Health club and gym and a number of eateries. The financial district around St Andrews Square and Lothian Road are also within walking distance.

 

The area is very close to York Place benefitting from excellent transport links with regular buses around the city centre, bus and coaches from St Andrew’s Square bus station and direct trains to London and Glasgow from Waverley Station, also convenient access to the City Bypass, A1, M8 and M9 as well as Edinburgh International Airport.


A short stroll from the property you can find the Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith Park, George V Park and the Water of Leith walkway, which provides cycle routes and a number of nature trails. 


The property is also ideally positioned to take advantage of Edinburgh's many art galleries, museums and historical attractions as well as the world-renowned International Festival and Fringe.


The property lies within the catchment area for highly regarded St Mary’s RC primary school and Broughton High school, with private schooling options including The Edinburgh Academy, Fettes College, Erskine Stewarts Melville Schools and St George's School in close proximity.

 

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, drainage, gas and electricity.

 

Postcode:

 EH1 3SA

 

Outgoings:

Council Tax Band Category: E

 

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 prepare April 2022 – First Issue.

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Rettie


+44 (0)131 624 4081
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Fraser Wardhaugh

Rettie


+44 (0)131 624 4098