Accommodation

Two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, utility room, dining hall, sitting room, garden room.

Outside Space

Paved basement patio which has been painstakingly and thoughtfully designed by present owners to create a lovely private area for outdoor seating and enjoyment of its south facing aspect.

Five cellars, two of which are drylined with electricity.

Description

Entry to this beautiful garden apartment is through a private entrance with steps down from the street to the solid timber door and paved front area of the property.

Matwell on entrance and further glass panelled door leads into the hall with its light timber floors neutral white walls all drawing you out towards the rear of the house and into the green of the garden.

Sitting Room

Situated to the rear of the property with a large astragal traditional Georgian window is the sitting room. Timber floors continue into this room. There is a focal point of an elegant classical white painted Georgian fireplace with a pewter basket gas fire. It would be the perfect room to relax and entertain. From here, a glass door leads into the

Study/Garden Room 

This fabulous showstopper room with its floor to ceiling glass panels as well as Velux roof light would make a great study or just a relaxed place to sit and enjoy the light and garden. Glass door to garden.

Dining Hall

An alcove off the hall area is the perfect spot for a dining hall/study. It is an atmospheric space and perfect for entertaining with ample space for several persons.

Kitchen

With glass doors into the garden and a bright feel, benefitting from white painted original flagstones, the kitchen is both sleek and characterful. Designed by this Kitchens International with an island, excellent handle less self-closing cupboards and integrated units (including large fridge and separate freezer) gives it a contemporary feel. There is a huge amount of cupboard space relative to the size of kitchen. Siemens induction hob cooker on the island with ceiling extractor and two double ovens (one with microwave), warming tray, all Gaggenau. There is also a Quooker tap dispensing boiling water on tap. The marble effect white silestone work surfaces give it a classic and clean touch.

Laundry Room

Adjacent to the kitchen is the laundry room. Housing the washing machine and separate dryer; this is a really useful area with a pulley and original wine bins for storage.

Bedroom One

Double bedroom to the front of the property (south facing). This is a very spacious double bedroom with neutral décor and immaculate. Timber flooring.

Bedroom Two

Double bedroom to the front of the property. Again, neutral décor and pristine. Timber flooring

Bathroom

Beautifully composed bathroom with tasteful neutral Italian porcelain floor tiles and on bath surround. Fixed head shower above bath and white contemporary sanitary ware. Excellent sized bathroom cabinet for storage.

Chrome heated towel rail and mirror with light.

Outside Space

In addition to the paved basement area with whitewashed walls to the front, there is a charming and well maintained garden to the rear. With a paved area for dining and a flat lawn, together with trees and bushes for privacy, there is also scope here for somebody to add to an already established but uncluttered space. Low maintenance, bright and sunny with gate access to lane behind. 

Situation

Darnaway Street was designed by renowned Edinburgh architect Robert Reid and William Playfair circa 1804 and forms part of the prestigious and historic New Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the city's most sought after residential areas. It is ideally situated within easy walking distance of both the city's business and financial districts, shopping establishments, restaurants and bars and vibrant Stockbridge with its village atmosphere, weekly market, artisan shops, cafés and restaurants.

The area also benefits from excellent transport links with regular buses to the city centre, direct trains to London and Glasgow from Waverly Station and convenient access to the City Bypass, A1, M8 and M9 as well as Edinburgh International Airport.

It is well served by a selection of independent shops as well as a large Waitrose supermarket nearby and a Marks and Spencer and Sainsbury's at Craigleith Retail Park.

There is an excellent selection of leisure facilities including The Grange Club, Westwoods Health Club, The Dean Tennis Club, The Grange Cricket Club and Scotland's oldest rugby club Edinburgh Academicals.

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

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.

Darnaway Street Street benefits from ample zoned parking and easy access to the city's public bus and tram network, Waverley station and Edinburgh International Airport.

The property lies within the catchment area for highly regarded Stockbridge Primary and Broughton High schools 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. Washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge freezer, curtains and light fittings to be included in the sale. All furniture available by negotiation.

Services:

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

Postcode: EH3 6QH

Outgoings:

Council Tax Band Category: F

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.