Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Hallway, Large Drawing Room with Log Burning Stove, Kitchen/Breakfasting Room, Main Bedroom with En-Suite Shower room, Three Large Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Shower Room,

Outside space:

On-street resident permit parking, access to Queen Street Gardens

Situation:

Hanover Street is situated in Edinburgh’s highly desirable and prestigious New Town, which is both a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the city’s most affluent and sought after residential areas.

The property is a stone’s throw away from the city’s business, financial and shopping districts, with George Street’s boutiques and bars on your doorstep. The property is situated a few minutes from St Andrew’s Square which is regularly used as a venue for seasonal events and hosts many desirable upmarket dining options. The Playhouse Theatre which offers an excellent programme of shows throughout the year and the Omni Centre which boasts a multi-screen cinema, numerous dining options and a Nuffield Health gym with 25m swimming pool is also a short walk away from the property.

The urban village of Stockbridge, renowned for its Bohemian vibe, thriving weekly food market and artisan shops and cafés is also just a 10-minute stroll from the property.

For those keen shoppers John Lewis’ department store, and the new state of the art St. James Shopping Centre (set to open in 2021), are just minutes away. Tesco and Waitrose supermarkets and the popular independent shops and local producers of Canonmills and Broughton Street are also within easy walking distance of the property.

Hanover Street boasts easy access to Waverley Station, frequent bus and tram services, the city’s extensive cycle network, Edinburgh International Airport, the city bypass and central Scotland’s motorways.

It is ideally positioned to take advantage of Edinburgh’s renowned art galleries, museums and historical attractions; International, Film and Fringe Festivals and Hogmanay celebrations.

The property is just moments from Queen Street Gardens which allows access for pets as well as Barbeques and a short distance from numerous other recreational facilities and green spaces including the Royal Botanic Gardens; Inverleith Park which has an active tennis and bowling club and the Water of Leith Walkway.

The property is also conveniently located for local schooling lying within the catchment area for Broughton Primary School and Drummond Community High School with private schooling options including The Edinburgh Academy, Fettes’ College, Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools and St George’s School in close proximity.

Description:

On entering the property, you will be delighted by the balance of traditional and contemporary features including the carefully preserved sash and case windows lined with beautiful working shutters and restored fireplaces, with the comfort of many modern-day upgrades such as new gas central heating and an immaculate, sleek kitchen.

Of particular note is the impressive drawing room which boasts intricate cornicing, a charming Edinburgh press and has an enviable outlook across Queen Street Gardens as well as outstanding views of the sunset over Fife and the Firth of Forth in the evening.

The apartment itself is accessed by way of a secure and well-presented shared stairway. On entering the flat you are met by a spacious hall which hosts three large storage cupboards. The contemporary kitchen is spacious and modern with integrated appliances and ample room to enjoy dinner round the table. The Main bedroom boasts a flawless en-suite shower room and an array of period features including an original fireplace with a marble hearth, two sash and case windows and charming cornicing. The three additional double bedrooms are attractive and bright and all feature ample space for storage. The property also benefits from a stylish family bathroom and an additional shower room. Residents have the additional benefit of access to the private Queen Street Gardens on payment of an annual fee.

This property has been fastidiously redeveloped retaining period features whilst making it a vibrant place fit for 21st century living.

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:

Included in the sale are all light fittings, blinds and integrated appliances (washer-dryer, dishwasher, oven, hob).

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: EH2 1DJ

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.

Particulars prepared March 2021 – First Issue