1 Clarendon Crescent

Edinburgh EH4 1PT

1 Clarendon Crescent Edinburgh EH4 1PT

3

Bed(s)

4

Bath(s)

2,492

SQFT


An exceptional three bedroom ground and garden level apartment occupying a commanding corner pavilion position with spectacular views, including to the historic and beautiful Dean Bridge.

This stunning, beautifully proportioned apartment forms part of a listed terrace in the heart of Edinburgh’s West End, its corner site yielding expansive views. There is functional and flexible modern living to the highest standard juxtaposing beautifully retained period features. A unique private garden is reached by an outdoor staircase featuring a glass and steel balustrade. More wonderful views there are framed by two unusual and vast stone arches. Further outdoor basement areas boast mature shrubs and established raised beds to the side of the property on Eton Terrace and to the front on Clarendon Crescent.


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Laura Mathieson

Rettie & Co.


0131 624 4066
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Laura Mathieson

Rettie & Co.


0131 624 4066

Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor

Shared Hall, Entrance vestibule, open plan living /study area, Shower Room, Principal Bedroom with Shower Room pod


Lower Ground Floor

Family Living area/ Kitchen Diner/ Utility Room, 2 bedrooms (ensuite bathroom), shower room, laundry cupboard, cloakroom. Excellent storage.


Outside Space

Private walled garden to rear. Private courtyards to front and side of property

Two dry lined cellars to side of property. Front basement entrance. Access on annual subscription to Dean Gardens


Situation:

Clarendon Crescent, situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s stylish West End and in the New Town Conservation area provides both city centre convenience as well as access to fantastic nature in the nearby Dean Gardens and down to the Water of Leith below. The property lies within easy walking distance of the City Centre’s business, shopping and financial districts; the West End’s boutiques and bars. Stockbridge with its village atmosphere, recently voted in the Sunday Times as one of the most desirable areas to live in the UK, is just a short walk away, providing a plethora of artisan cafes, shops and restaurants as well as a Sunday food market more reminiscent of the South of France than Edinburgh.


There are a number of recreational facilities close by including Drumsheugh Swimming Baths, the Edinburgh Sports Club and Dean Tennis Club while the Usher Hall, Lyceum and Traverse Theatres as well as Edinburgh’s acclaimed modern art galleries are just a few minutes’ walk away.


The property is within easy walking distance of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith Park and the Water of Leith walkway which connects directly with the city’s extensive off-road path network, providing scenic walks and cycling routes to South Queensferry, Newhaven Harbour and the Pentland Hills.


The area is well served by many supermarkets (Waitrose and Sainsbury) within walking distance as well as the Craigleith Retail Park which is a short drive away. There are also a wide range of good schools (both state and private) including Stockbridge and Flora Stevenson Primary Schools as well as The Edinburgh Academy, Mary Erskine/ Stewarts Melville Schools, Fettes College and St George’s School for Girls.


Clarendon Crescent boasts ample zoned parking and proximity to the city’s bus and trams, Haymarket and Waverley stations as well as convenient access to the City Bypass, A1, M8 and M9 and Edinburgh International Airport


Description:

Ground Floor:

Ground Floor entrance on Eton Terrace. Welcoming tiled entrance hall with attractive mosaic tiles and stained glass windows to either side. Private front door to entrance vestibule with matwell and plenty of hook space for coats and shoes. Further door to enormous and flexible family living area (currently used as living room and study). This benefits from three enormous windows, one of which is arched, plus two floor to ceiling glass doors. The whole room is bathed in light, providing an airy and uplifting feel.


High quality hardwood floor with recessed floor lights and corridor leading to

Shower Room:

Tiled shower room with white sanitary ware. Shower unit with flexible or fixed handset and glass sliding door. Neutral marble effect tiling.


Principal Bedroom:

Fantastic and beautifully proportioned principal bedroom with original Georgian features : high ceiling, cornicing, sash and case windows and working shutters. Three large double sized Georgian panelled windows (two to the west and one to the south) makes this naturally light. Sliding door to internal contemporary bathroom pod: attractive mosaic floor tiling to walk-in shower, white tiled walls and white sanitary ware. Heated towel rail and underfloor heating. Bank of fitted white wardrobes extending the length of the rear of the bedroom with ample space for hanging, shelves and drawers.


From living area, contemporary open wooden staircase with glass and steel balustrade leading downstairs to:


Lower Ground Floor:


Living area /Dining Kitchen

Wonderful, spacious, inviting contemporary family living and dining kitchen space with high quality wood flooring throughout. Open plan living area with window to south patio providing the height of modern living including dining area and opening into beautiful and clean lined contemporary kitchen in white with oak /white quartz surfaces.

Roof light with large velux window bringing in plenty of light plus additional Georgian window to patio. Contemporary island is the focal point including a breakfast bar allowing ample room for at least four persons to sit. Pendant lights above. White quartz island surface incorporating 5 ring gas hob and pop up power supply socket, combined with oak surface at breakfast bar. Ample drawer storage space beneath. Additional L shaped work surface with cupboards beneath and attractive semi-glazed storage above. Integrated sink with waste master and draining board in contrasting grey with view to patio. Additional bank of attractive integrated floor to ceiling units including double height fridge and freezer. Combi microwave and double oven at chest height and coffee maker all integrated. Neff appliances throughout. Bar area with lit shelves and integrated wine rack and wine fridge adds a real feature to the kitchen.


Door to Utility Room:

Utility room with matwell and tiled floor housing washing machine, dryer and boiler. Two windows to the rear. Door to private garden.


From Living area door leads to:

Spacious, light and open wooden floored hallway with rooms off:


Shower Room: Tiled contemporary shower room with chrome heated towel rail and white sanitary ware. Shower unit with flexible handheld or fixed shower head, glass panelled door. Shelving above toilet and sink.


Bedroom Two:

Good sized light double bedroom with large Georgian window to the front overlooking patio. Edinburgh press for storage. Ensuite bathroom. Tiled contemporary bathroom in neutral tones with white sanitary ware. Bath with overhead shower snugly fitted in alcove. Concertina shower panel fixed to bath. Shelf space above toilet. Chrome heated towel rail.


Bedroom Three:

Light double bedroom with large Georgian window to the front overlooking patio.

Cloakroom: Spacious internal cloakroom with plenty of rail space and shelves above for storage.


Laundry Cupboard:

Ample shelving and storage.

Back door to private basement area and cellars


Outside Space:

The delightful garden of 1 Clarendon Crescent is truly unique and features from every window with breathtaking views to the Dean Gardens and the New Town beyond.


Access via an outdoor contemporary glass and steel staircase from ground level down to a landscaped private walled garden with mature plants, shrubs and creepers. There is a contemporary twist of beautiful marble stonework . In addition two enormous Palladian stone arches framing the street and the stunning views beyond. The garden is also accessed from the utility Room on the Lower Ground Floor


2 side patios:

These side patios can be accessed from the Eton Terrace via traditional wrought iron steps and are filled with shrubs, raised beds and established planting. Also accessible through 2 dry lined cellars (with electricity providing excellent additional storage)


Access to Dean Gardens and Belgrave Crescent Gardens subject to annual fee

Parking permit for Zone 5 up to 2 cars


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. Certain items of furniture available by negotiation.


Services:

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


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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.