Property Detail & Description

Accommodation

Main flat: Entrance Hallway, Drawing Room, Dining room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Family Bathroom, Two storage cupboards.

Outside Space: Residents on-street permit parking, access to the private well-maintained Royal Circus Gardens South subject to a modest annual fee.

Description

This well-proportioned and light-filled home is accessed from a well-maintained communal entrance incorporating an impressive cupola. On entering the property, you will be delighted by the balance of traditional and contemporary features including the carefully preserved pine floorboards, sash and case windows and restored fireplace, with the comfort of many modern-day upgrades such as gas central heating and an immaculate bathroom.

The welcoming hall hosts an impressive display arch leading to the inviting wooden panelled Dining room. Original Scotch pine double doors lead from the Dining Room into the impressive Drawing room which boasts charming features such as intricate cornicing, floor to ceiling sash and case windows, the original fireplace and an enviable leafy outlook onto the Royal Circus Gardens.

The spacious Kitchen/Breakfasting room is also accessed from the Dining room and features a large window flooding the room with light overlooking the private gardens of Royal Circus and India Street. The well designed and modern kitchen with built in appliances and ample space make it ideal for entertaining guests informally.

The property is enhanced by a large and elegantly presented master Bedroom which benefits from a built-in cupboard and a beautiful view to the front over the gardens. A further spacious double Bedroom enjoys similar views over the front of the property making both rooms light and airy.

The Bathroom has recently been refurbished and features an elegant and contemporary three-piece incorporating a shower over the bath.

The property hosts an inside loft accessed from the hallway and an ample amount of storage throughout. Residents benefit from access to the exclusive Royal Circus Gardens offering a tranquil space to relax in the heart of Edinburgh. There is also ample residents permit parking available.

Situation

Royal Circus was designed by renowned Edinburgh architect William Playfair circa 1823 and forms part of the prestigious and historic New Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the city’s most sought after residential areas. It is ideally situated within easy walking distance of both the city’s business and financial districts, shopping establishments, restaurants and bars and vibrant Stockbridge with its village atmosphere, weekly market, artisan shops, cafés and restaurants.

The area also benefits from excellent transport links with regular buses to the city centre, direct trains to London and Glasgow from Waverly Station and convenient access to the City Bypass, A1, M8 and M9 as well as Edinburgh International Airport.

The area is well served by a selection of independent shops as well as a large Waitrose supermarket nearby and a Marks and Spencer and Sainsbury’s at Craigleith Retail Park.

There is an excellent selection of leisure facilities including The Grange Club, Westwoods Health Club, The Dean Tennis Club, The Grange Cricket Club and Scotland’s oldest rugby club Edinburgh Academicals.

A short stroll from the property you can find the Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith Park and the Water of Leith walkway- which provides cycle routes and a number of nature walks.

The property is also ideally positioned to take advantage of Edinburgh’s many art galleries, museums and historical attractions as well as the world-renowned International Festival and Fringe.

Royal Circus benefits from ample zoned parking and easy access to the city’s public bus and tram network, Waverley station and Edinburgh International Airport.

The property lies within the catchment area for highly regarded Stockbridge Primary and Broughton High schools with private schooling options including The Edinburgh Academy, Fettes College, Erskine Stewarts Melville Schools and St George’s School in close proximity.

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, drainage, gas and electricity.

Postcode: EH3 6TL

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.