Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Entrance Hall, Bay-Windowed Sitting Room, Dining Kitchen, Larder, Two Double Bedrooms, Single Bedroom, Bathroom

Outside Space:

Communal Rear Garden

Situation:

Portobello is a popular cosmopolitan suburb renowned for its community spirit, village atmosphere, promenade and long sandy beach. The area boasts a fabulously eclectic range of independent shops, bars, restaurants and artisan cafes. Only a few miles from the city centre and with easy access to Edinburgh’s excellent road, train, bus and cycle network, the location offers all the advantages of living in a vibrant village by the sea but within striking distance of the city and all it has to offer. Excellent recreational facilities are available locally including the wonderful Portobello beach and promenade, restored Victorian and Turkish baths at Portobello Swim Centre, sailing club, wild swimming groups, Newhailes National Trust Woodlands, golf and tennis club alongside beautiful coastal walkways.

The area is well served locally by Asda, Aldi and Sainsbury’s stores, a wealth of independent shops along Portobello High Street and by Tesco and Lidl nearby.

The property falls within the catchment area for the highly regarded Towerbank Primary school, St John’s RC and secondary schooling available at the new Portobello High School. Private primary and secondary education is available at Loretto School nearby.

Unrestricted parking is available on adjacent Westbank Street.

Accommodation:

The welcoming bay windowed sitting room is of particular note with a high ceiling, detailed original cornicing, window panels, wood burning stove within an original tiled fire surround, Edinburgh Press cupboard and spectacular views over the water. This stunning room enjoys sunrise views and offers the perfect spot to relax or entertain.

The bespoke fitted dining kitchen to the rear benefits from a deep larder cupboard, integrated appliances, Belfast sink and has ample space for a large dining table; two sash windows overlook the generous communal garden with its play equipment, raised vegetable beds and seating. The bright family dining kitchen is thoughtfully presented in minimalist, retro style whilst retaining original features.

The principal bedroom has wonderful views across the water while the second double bedroom to the side also has sea views and a third bedroom is situated peacefully at the back with a large window and leafy views onto mature surrounding trees. The bright family bathroom, tastefully refitted recently with traditional suite and stylish tiling, benefits from a bath with shower over and large sash window.

The central hallway benefits from three storage cupboards, Victorian bell and a classic ceiling pulley.

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:

Mains water, electric central heating, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations.)

Postcode:

EH15 1DT

Outgoings:

Council Tax Band Category: C

EPC:

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 September 2020 – First Issue