Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Entrance vestibule, inner hall ( currently used as dining hall), principal bedroom with ensuite bathroom, two further double bedrooms, family bathroom, contemporary kitchen diner , walk in pantry, utility room, living room

Gardens and grounds:

Off street paved drive and parking for two cars, beautifully manicured and landscaped private garden; corner site laid to lawn on south facing side with two patios both benefitting from sun, raised beds and mixed hedging . Two garages.

Situation:

Grange Crescent is situated in the heart of the Grange Conservation Area, an affluent and sought after residential area to the south side of the city, within easy reach of the amenities of central Edinburgh. The property lies within easy walking distance of Bruntsfield’s eclectic boutiques, independent shops and artisan cafés and a short distance from Morningside which boasts numerous cinemas, theatres, pubs and restaurants. The area is well served by Tesco and Waitrose supermarkets; a large Sainsbury’s supermarket, wide range of high street stores and a 24hr gym in the nearby Cameron Toll shopping centre and a range of local producers on Causewayside. The green open spaces of Blackford Hill, the Hermitage of Braid, Arthur’s Seat, the Meadows and Holyrood Park are in close proximity as are recreational facilities such as the Royal Commonwealth Pool, various golf courses and the Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend. There are a number of outstanding schools in the area including the highly regarded Sciennes’ Primary School and James Gillespie’s High School with private sector options including George Heriots’, George Watson’s College and Merchiston Castle School close by. Grange Crescent is also convenient for Edinburgh and Napier Universities, the Royal Dick Veterinary College and The Royal Infirmary and has easy access to the city by-pass, Edinburgh International Airport and Central Scotland’s Motorway Network (M8, M9, M90 and the Forth Road Bridge)

Ground Floor:

Entrance Hall:

Welcoming light, private front entrance opening into vestibule. Door with glass panels floor to ceiling, leading to central hallway, currently used as a dining hall. Rooms leading off from hallway to:

Principal bedroom:

Light, west facing double bedroom with bay window looking to front of the property onto garden. Ensuite bathroom with contemporary white sanitary ware. Walk-in shower, with handheld shower appliance. Contemporary oval shaped sink with vanity unit and drawers beneath and medicine cabinet to the side. Glazed window. Heated towel rail and underfloor heating.

Living Room:

Large and beautifully proportioned south facing living room with bay window. Focal point of very attractive bespoke gas fire place with pewter surround and marble mantel.

Kitchen/Diner:

Contemporary and recently installed integrated kitchen with double doors leading to patio. Light and bright space for dining with ample work surfaces on three sides. Original range renovated to create modern recessed tiled alcove containing induction hob oven with a large, flexible plate as well as two rings. Double oven and combi microwave, integrated sink with one and a half basins, integrated dishwasher. Combination of deep drawers and cupboards. Well lit, modern pantry off the kitchen with integrated cupboards, work top and shelving above. Integrated wine storage and cupboard containing boiler.

Family Bathroom:

Contemporary bathroom with white sanitary ware and tiling in neutral tones. Bath and walk-in shower with fixed head shower and separate shower handset. Integrated sink and vanity unit. Lit mirror with further integrated medicine cabinet. Heated towel rail and underfloor heating.

Bedroom Two:

Light double south facing bedroom overlooking garden and glorious herbaceous border with mixed hedging giving total privacy. 2 large windows allowing sun to shine in.

Bedroom Three:

Light double south facing bedroom overlooking garden again to herbaceous borders

Outside space:

Extensive, meticulously maintained and landscaped, sunny private gardens on three sides, laid to lawn on one side with two patios, raised beds and gravel on the other two sides. The gardens have been planted with shrubs and perennials and can be enjoyed from almost every room. The gardens are a huge feature of this property offering three varied and attractive areas to enjoy. Two areas benefit from all day sun with the private patio off the kitchen offering later in the day sun as well as open views to the leafy environs.

The driveway has been paved in attractive blockwork, allowing parking for up to two cars and access to the garage. (The property also has a second garage accessed along a small path from the kitchen patio and easily reached from a private drive off Grange Crescent).

There is large landscaped area of sandstone paving to the front of the house, setting off the villa very nicely and giving the property a spacious and welcoming feel. There is ample space here for dining, as well as at the rear of the property (paving also laid to Indian stone). The rear spacious patio offers total privacy and has attractive raised beds and planting and an open aspect. Both are sunny and would be ideal for outdoor entertaining.

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.

Postcode:

EH9 2EH

Outgoings:

Council Tax Band Category: G

EPC: D

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