Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Accessed via communal stairs with cupola window up to the front door. Hallway with entry phone system and recessed shelving leads to a large kitchen/dining area with plentiful natural light from double windows and expansive views to the sea; wood burner style gas fire;floor to ceiling radiators; bespoke French grey fitted kitchen. Family bathroom with walk-in shower. Double bedroom with double window, window seat and views over to Pentland Hills is currently being used as a study. Lovely family living room with double window, original fireplace with floral pattern tiling and working gas fire; views to Arthur’s seat; Edinburgh press; further double bedroom with views to sea. Utility cupboard with washing machine.

Fourth Floor

Staircase leads to landing. Linen cupboard. Principal bedroom with plentiful natural light and closet space, views over roof terrace. Further double bedroom, also with views over roof terrace. Lovely, large family bathroom with freestanding tub style bath; spacious storage cupboard.

Outdoor Space

Superb, one of a kind roof terrace with breathtaking views to the sea accessed via double glass doors on landing. Large communal gardens accessed by an internal basement staircase with secure cycle storage.

Additional Notes

Stained or stripped wood floors throughout.

All sash windows have been recently replaced as new with double glazing throughout.

All kitchen appliances including SMEG fridge, Rangemaster Oven and Bosch dishwasher are included in the sale.

Situation:

The property is accessed directly from Portobello High Street, which has a bustling, bohemian, seaside village feel, whilst conveniently only 4 miles from the city centre and all the cultural highlights. Very popular with families and professionals, the area also attracts dog walkers, swimmers, rowers and cyclists due to its proximity to the expansive promenade and beach area which is dotted with lively cafes, bars and restaurants.

There is excellent state school provision in the area, being in the catchment for Towerbank Primary, St John’s RC Primary and Portobello High School. Private school Loretto is in nearby Musselburgh.

There is a regular bus network from Portobello into the city centre, and almost immediate access to the city bypass leading to the A1 south, as well as to the M8 to Glasgow, Edinburgh International Airport, The Queensferry Crossing to Fife and beyond.

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:

EH15 2AT

Outgoings:

Council Tax Band Category: D

EPC:

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 October 2020 – First Issue