Property Detail & Description

Accommodation

Entrance Hallway, Double Bedroom with Fitted Wardrobe, Bathroom, Kitchen, Store Cupboard, Master Bedroom with Fitted Wardrobes and En Suite Shower Room, Living/Dining Room

Outside Space: Private Patio to the Front, Three Dry Lined Under Pavement Cellars, Private Patio Garden to the Rear, Access to Queen Street Garden (subject to a modest annual fee)

Situation:

39 North Castle Street forms part of the original fabric of the Edinburgh’s prestigious and historic New Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. North Castle Street was once the home of Sir Walter Scott and remains a much sought-after residential address today. Set just a moments’ walk from George Street, it lies in the heart of the vibrant city centre and benefits from close proximity to all of the city’s attractions, shopping establishments, restaurants and bars and is also central to the city’s main business and financial districts. The property is within easy walking distance of Stockbridge with its village atmosphere, weekly food market, artisan shops, cafés and restaurants.

There are a number of recreational facilities close by including Drumsheugh Swimming Baths, the Edinburgh Sports Club, Bannantyne Health Club and Spa and Dean Tennis Club whilst Edinburgh’s National Gallery and two acclaimed modern art galleries are just a short walk away. The green open spaces of Princes Street Gardens, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith Park and the Water of Leith Walkway are also within walking distance. Residents of North Castle Street are eligible to apply for a key to the private Queen Street Gardens.

The area is well served by both a Sainsbury’s Local and Tesco Express and there is a Waitrose in Stockbridge, as well as numerous independent shops in Stockbridge and the West End. North Castle Street benefits from zoned parking outside the property and is in good proximity to the city’s public bus and tram network and train stations 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 nearby.

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:

EH2 3BG

Outgoings:

Council Tax Band Category: F

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.