Accommodation

Entrance Hallway, Living Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Four Double Bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower Room, WC.

SITUATION:

Cumberland Street forms part of Edinburgh’s historic and prestigious New Town which is both a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Edinburgh’s most affluent and sought after residential areas.

The property lies within easy walking distance of the city’s business and financial districts; historical attractions; abundant shopping establishments, boutiques and bars - and cosmopolitan Stockbridge, renowned for its village atmosphere and artisan shops, cafés and restaurants. John Lewis’ department store, and the new state of the art St. James Shopping Centre, are just minutes away as are Waverley Station, frequent bus services and the city’s tram network which runs to Edinburgh International Airport. The property also boasts easy access to Edinburgh’s extensive cycle network, ample zoned parking and good proximity to the city bypass and motorway network.

Cumberland Street is a short walk from St Andrew Square which is regularly used as a venue for seasonal events; the Playhouse Theatre which offers an excellent programme of shows throughout the year and the Omni Centre which boasts a multi-screen cinema, various dining options and a Nuffield Health Leisure Centre. The area is well served by Tesco and Waitrose supermarkets as well as the popular independent shops and local producers of Canonmills and Broughton Street.

The property is situated just moments from numerous recreational facilities and green spaces including Glenogle Swim Centre, the Royal Botanic Gardens; Inverleith Park which has an active tennis and bowling club; Edinburgh’s extensive cycle network and the Water of Leith Walkway.

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.

DESCRIPTION:

71 (1F2) Cumberland Street is a generously proportioned 4-bedroom first floor apartment which boasts a wealth of charming period features including sash windows, working shutters, decorative cornicing and original hardwood flooring. The property will appeal to both private buyers and buy to let investors and is offered in excellent condition as follows:

·      The property is entered through a communal stair which is serviced by a security entry phone system. The front door opens on to a spacious entrance hallway with high ceiling, decorative cornicing, and hardwood flooring.

·      Elegant sitting Room with two sash and case windows, working shutters, slate fireplace, cornice, picture rail and low-level wood panelling, Edinburgh Press, fitted carpet.

·      Lovely bright dining kitchen with a rear facing sash window, working shutters, a good range of wall and base units, worktops, tiled splash back, freestanding dishwasher, double oven, built-in extractor canopy, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble drier, natural wood floor, cornice.

·      Spacious principal bedroom with two large sash windows, working shutters, decorative cornice and picture rail, Edinburgh press, fitted carpet.

·      Double bedroom 2 with a rear facing sash window, working shutters, Edinburgh press, fitted carpet.

·      Third double bedroom with rear facing sash window, original fireplace, cornice and picture rail, natural wood floor.

·      Study/bedroom 4 accessed from the hall and from the principal bedroom, and with a front facing sash window, working shutters, fitted carpet.

·      Modern bathroom fitted with a bath, wash hand basin and wc, tiled floor, low level storage cupboard, side facing window with working shutters.

·      Separate shower room with shower cubicle fitted with a mains shower, wash hand basin set in a vanity unit with low level cupboard, heated towel rail.

·      A separate WC with a wash hand basin.

·      Permit Parking available subject to payment of a modest annual fee.

·      Residents can apply for access to Queen Street Gardens on payment of an annual fee.

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. All window blinds in the property are included.

Services:

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

Outgoings

Council Tax Band: F

EPC Rating: C

Postcode

EH3 6RD

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 floor plans 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.