Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Hallway, Drawing room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Family bathroom, Master Bedroom with en-suite shower room, Second Spacious Double Bedroom, Third Single Bedroom, Storage cupboard, Inside loft.

Outside space

On street resident’s permit parking and access to private communal garden.

Situation

Gayfield Square is an elegant, late Georgian building situated on the east side of Edinburgh’s New Town. The property enjoys a desirable location tucked away behind the cosmopolitan Leith Walk, renowned for its artisan shops, cafés and deli’s. The flat sits within easy walking distance of the city centre – with its abundant boutiques, bars and shopping establishments, including John Lewis, Multrees Walk, Harvey Nichols and the new St James Quarter. Princes Street and George Street are a 10 minute stroll away and offer array of café’s, boutique shops and unique bars.

The New Town is both a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Edinburgh’s most affluent and sought after residential areas. The property is situated just a few minutes from St Andrew Square, which is regularly used as a venue for seasonal events, the Playhouse Theatre, offering 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.

The urban village of Stockbridge, renowned for its Bohemian vibe, thriving weekly food market and artisan shops and cafés is just a 15 minute walk from the property. Broughton Street with its independent shops and local producers is also close by and the area is well served by a Tesco Express supermarket.

The property is well located with a modern tram just a five minute walk away connecting the city centre, West End, Murrayfield Stadium and Edinburgh Airport. Edinburgh Waverly Station is also a 10 minute walk from the property, providing direct trains to a variety of locations including Glasgow and London.

Edinburgh itself is a mecca for entertainment from grand concert halls and theatres to intimate art galleries and underground clubs. The city is bursting in charm and its streets are saturated in history whilst showcasing some iconic twentieth century architecture.

Leith walk is undergoing a period of dramatic renaissance offering a blend of historic buildings and modern developments. It is well-served by the area's unrivalled selection of cafés, bars, bistros and eateries, including several Michelin-starred restaurants and local artisan shops.

Gayfield Square lies a short distance from numerous recreational facilities and green open spaces including The Royal Botanic Garden, Inverleith Park – which has an active tennis and bowling club, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh’s extensive cycle network and the Water of Leith walkway.

The property is also conveniently located for local schooling including the prestigious private schools such as Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools, The Edinburgh Academy, George Heriot's and Fettes College.

Description

On entering the property, you will be delighted by the balance of traditional and contemporary features including the carefully preserved wooden floorboards, sash and case windows lined with beautiful shutters and restored fireplace with gas fire. In addition, the apartment boasts many modern-day upgrades such as a Nest heating system.

In brief the accommodation comprises; well-maintained communal entrance, spacious hall which features a display arch with plaster corbels adding appeal as well as a large storage cupboard. The apartment has an impressive drawing room with an abundance of period features including the original fireplace with marble surround, a bow ended Livingroom with two symmetrical curved doors and two beautiful sash and case windows. There is a spacious master bedroom which hosts an en-suite shower room, a second spacious double bedroom with ample space for storage and a third smaller bedroom. The property boasts a spacious bright kitchen and a modern family bathroom with a three-piece suite. Residents have the additional benefit of access to the communal gardens at the rear of the property.

The most notable feature for this property is the abundance of light throughout making the flat feel airy and spacious.

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: EH1 3NX

Outgoings:

Council Tax Band Category: C

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.

Particulars prepared September 2020 – First Issue