SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor

Hall, Dining-Sitting Room, Kitchen, Principal Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room, Double Bedroom 2, Bathroom, Cloakroom Cupboard, Extensive Attic Storage,

Gas Central Heating

Communal Space

Main Front Door & Spacious Double Entrance Hall

Membership Access to East Royal Circus & Queen Street West Gardens,

Residents’ Permit Parking and Pay & Display Meter Parking

ACCOMMODATION:

62/2 Great King Street is arranged over the ground floor of an elegant Georgian terrace in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town. The property combines the elegance and grandeur of Georgian living with an attractive mix of classic and contemporary furnishings, modern fixtures and fittings.

The property is accessed from the cobbled street via stone steps that lead up to the classical Georgian front door topped with an attractive fan light. The door opens to a large, tiled entrance vestibule with an inner glass-panelled double door opening into a carpeted entrance hall and to the property’s front door. All the accommodation in the property is accessed of the central hallway that features a deep cloakroom cupboard.

Overlooking the front of the property and benefitting from lovely views of the wide cobbled street through two large sash and case windows with working shutters, the stunning sitting room enjoys grand proportions with high ceilings, ornate ceiling cornicing, a rose circle and plenty of space for both seating and dining areas.   Bookended by two shelved Edinburgh Press, the impressive black marble original fireplace provides a central focus to the beautiful room and currently houses a gas fire.

Next door to the spacious sitting room is a well-equipped fitted kitchen that features several integrated appliances including a four-burner gas hob, electric oven, extractor hob, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher and double sink. There is plenty of storage available in the base and upper storage cupboards and display cabinets. It has room for a small table and chairs.

Bathed in natural light from the magnificent tripartite 20-pane sash and case window with working shutters, the principal bedroom is truly a room with a view. The light-filled room enjoys stunning open views across the mews houses and Georgian architecture to the rear of the property. It also benefits from an-suite bathroom featuring a shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin and WC. There is a large built-in fitted wardrobe in the bedroom as well as ladder access to extensive attic storage.

There is another good-sized double bedroom sited at the rear of the property that enjoys similar lovely open views and features an Edinburgh Press wardrobe. Between the two bedrooms, there is a partially tiled bathroom comprising an oval-shaped bathtub, pedestal wash basin, heated towel rail and WC.

SITUATION:

Great King Street is situated in a highly desirable residential area located within Edinburgh’s historic New Town. The city centre is a short walk away and offers a wide range of restaurants, bars, world-class museums and historic attractions.

It also boasts a varied shopping experience with Princes Street and George Street the main shopping thoroughfares, whilst the recently opened St James Quarter is an upmarket mixed-used retail, dining, and entertainment complex.

The property sits on the doorstep of cosmopolitan Stockbridge with its bustling village atmosphere, specialist independent shops, delis, cafes, restaurants and a weekly Sunday market. It is well served by several small convenience supermarkets with a Tesco Express on Dundas Street and Sainsbury’s Local on Howe Street. There is a Waitrose in nearby Comley Bank whilst Craigleith Retail Park is a short drive away and has a M&S and Sainsbury’s.

The property sits close to both East Royal Circus Gardens and Queen Street Gardens, two lovely private gardens which residents can apply for membership for a small annual fee. In terms of leisure and recreational facilities, the members-only Dean Tennis Club and The Grange Cricket, Squash & Tennis Club, Glenogle Victorian Baths offers swimming and fitness classes, are all within walking distance.

Stockbridge borders the lovely Inverleith Park, a 54-acre recreational park, where you’ll find community tennis courts, a duck pond and a children’s play park, whilst next door is the world-renowned Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The Water of Leith Walkway is also within easy reach and links into the city’s extensive cycle network.

The property sits within the school catchment area for the highly regarded Flora Stevenson’s Primary and Broughton High School. There are plenty of private schools available locally at Cargilfield Prep School, Fettes College, The Edinburgh Academy, Erskine Stewarts’ Melville Schools (ESMS) and St George’s School for Girls.

It is just a short walk to Waverley Station whilst there are regular tram and bus services from the city centre to Edinburgh International Airport. The property lies within reach of the City Bypass that links into the Central Scotland’s motorway network and the Queensferry Crossing to Fife and beyond.

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. The fixed drawing room mirror and the chandelier can be negotiated separately with the owners.   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:

EH3 6QY

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.

Prepared May 2022 – First Issue.