2
Bed(s)
1
Bath(s)
856
SQFT
13 Royal Terrace is a two bedroom top floor apartment within a traditional Grade ‘A’ Listed Georgian townhouse on Calton Hill. Located in William Playfair’s prestigious Eastern New Town, the architecture was designed to define the contours of the hill and its important monuments; with leafy views over surrounding mature trees and gardens, the property boasts excellent storage space and features a spacious communal entrance and original staircase topped by a large ceiling cupola. A private internal hallway on the second floor offers ample storage space and an additional under stair cupboard with a wooden staircase leading to the accommodation at the upper level. The fitted dining kitchen / sitting room with original hardwood flooring boasts a large window with lovely open views towards Calton Hill and neighbouring gardens. The central location places the property within easy walking distance of all the city has to offer, with nearby Elm Row and London Road providing an artery of bus links across the city and the Tram stop and Waverley Station just minutes away.
Communal Entrance Hallway and Stair, Private Internal Hallway and Stair, Dining Kitchen / Sitting Room, Double Bedroom with Walk-In Wardrobe / Dressing Area, Double bedroom, Bathroom, Hall Cupboard, Under stair cupboard
Situation:
Royal Terrace falls within Edinburgh’s historic New Town, forming part of the UNESCO World Heritage site and along with Regent Terrace represents one of the grandest and longest examples of Georgian architecture surviving in Britain today. The city centre, with its business and financial district, is within easy walking distance, offering an abundance of bars, restaurants, art galleries, museums, theatres and historic attractions. The city boasts a wide and varied shopping experience, with the designer shops of Multrees Walk, John Lewis department store and the new St James centre (due to open in 2021) within a few minutes’ walk. Cosmopolitan Stockbridge and Broughton Street, both renowned for their vibrant atmosphere, specialist independent shops and artisan cafes, are easily accessible as is the city’s historic Old Town. Internationally famous for its historic attractions, seasonal events, independent boutiques and vibrant atmosphere, the Old Town draws tourists from across the globe.
The pleasant green space of Calton Hill is a short stroll away with The Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith Park and the Water of Leith walkway also within easy reach. The area is well served by local amenities including Tesco and Sainsbury’s supermarkets and an abundance of independent providers in the surrounding area.
Royal Terrace falls within the catchment area for Abbeyhill Primary and Drummond Community High School with private schooling options available nearby at Fettes College, The Edinburgh Academy, Erskine Stewarts Melville Schools and St George’s.
Residents’ Permit and Pay & Display Parking is available on Royal Terrace and in the surrounding area.
Travel links are close by at Waverley station and Edinburgh’s extensive bus and tram network offers efficient access to Edinburgh airport. The property is also within easy reach of the city’s extensive cycle network, the City Bypass and Central Scotland’s motorway network.
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:
EH7 5AB
Outgoings:
Council Tax Band Category: E
EPC: E
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