3
Bed(s)
3
Bath(s)
1,938
SQFT
Delightful 3 / 4 bedroom garden apartment arranged over two floors, occupying the garden and lower ground levels of an original Georgian building in the heart of the New Town, on a sweeping, one sided street running parallel to the open green space of George V park, within easy walking distance of the city centre and close to all amenities.
This lovely property has been subject to extensive refurbishment, including an expansive kitchen/dining/living room space and upgrades to the lower ground floor accommodation such as a pristine new family bathroom, whilst several key features such as exposed brickwork, sash and case windows and plasterwork remain intact. Vibrant pops of interior colour create a contemporary home, ideal for families wishing to enjoy the flexible living on offer, with excellent local and private schooling in the immediate area.
Accommodation comprises:
Garden Level:
Entrance vestibule and hallway; double bedroom 4; kitchen/living/dining space; utility room; study/bedroom 3; showerroom;
Lower Ground Level:
Hallway; family bathroom; principal bedroom with ensuite shower room; double bedroom 2
DESCRIPTION:
Garden Level:
Steps lead down from street level into a courtyard with one under pavement cellar (dry lined with power). The front door opens into a welcoming vestibule and long hallway; original flagstone flooring. Double bedroom 4 with courtyard views. Expansive living room with courtyard views extends back towards the kitchen with a centrally placed dining area and archway; open fireplace; polished wood floorboards; recessed Edinburgh press; ample space for dining. Kitchen area with communal garden views; Inchyra blue wall and base units with natural wood countertops; well appointed with various integrated appliances including dishwasher, microwave and a freestanding Britannia 6 hob range oven. Utility room plumbed for washing machine and tumble dryer; garden access. Study (or bedroom 3) with French doors into the garden; bespoke shelving and slim cupboard; polished wood flooring. Shelved storage cupboard. Cloakroom with separate shower room; shower cubicle with electric shower; heated towel rail. Carpeted staircase leading to lower ground level.
Lower Ground Level:
Fully renovated in 2021. Hallway with rooflight allows for plentiful natural light. Deep under-stairs cupboard; exposed original brickwork. Family bathroom with decorative tiles; bathtub and separate shower cubicle with both rainshower and handheld options; underfloor heating; original cornice. Principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes to both ends. Opaque glass door leads into ensuite shower room with walk-in shower; fully tiled with rainshower and handheld options. Double bedroom 2 with exposed original brickwork and original cornice.
Outdoor Space
Courtyard area directly in front of the apartment. To the rear, a terraced and walled communal garden with a rare, uninterrupted vista. Well stocked beds with mature trees and plants and a central lawned area.
SITUATION:
A lovely part of the New Town which is well placed for the many and varied areas of central Edinburgh, Royal Crescent runs between Scotland Street and Dundas Street. The central shopping streets are close by as are all the cultural highlights that the city has to offer including Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens and The National Galleries. The property is well positioned in its proximity to lively areas such as Stockbridge and Broughton Street with artisan coffee shops, bars, restaurants and specialist shops to explore.
There is excellent local and private schooling in the vicinity including The Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College. The area benefits from zoned parking and easy access to Edinburgh’s public transport network, Waverley and Haymarket stations, and the city bypass to Edinburgh’s International Airport, The Queensferry Crossing to Fife and beyond.
There is ample green space in the nearby surrounding area, with George V park, Inverleith park and The Royal Botanics close by with easy access to the city’s cycle paths and routes.
Shops and convenience stores are within walking distance with larger supermarkets such as Tesco, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s close at hand.
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: EH3 6PZ
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.
Particulars prepared April 2022 – First Issue.