2
Bed(s)
1
Bath(s)
1,072
SQFT
An exceptional and immaculately presented two bedroom second floor apartment ideally situated on a handsome Victorian terrace in the heart of Edinburgh’s affluent West End, with superb local amenities and within close proximity to Edinburgh City Centre.
This bright and spacious apartment is accessed via a secure and well-maintained communal stair and offers plentiful storage. The property has been beautifully modernised whilst retaining many elegant period features including cornicing, high ceilings and working shutters. It benefits from solid oak flooring and beautiful exposed natural woodwork throughout, new double-glazed sash and case windows and Porcelanosa tiling in the bathroom. With stunning views to both the front and rear of the property, it offers a feeling of privacy and seclusion in the heart of the West End. For a small annual fee, keys can be obtained for the delightful Dean and Belgrave Crescent Gardens by the Water of Leith.
Entrance Hallway, Sitting Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Two Double Bedrooms, Bathroom
Outside Space
Access to Belgrave Crescent and Dean Gardens
(upon payment of a modest annual fee)
Situation:
Buckingham Terrace is a highly sought-after address situated within Edinburgh’s New Town Conservation area, in the heart of the cosmopolitan West End. The property lies within easy walking distance of the City Centre’s business, shopping and financial districts; the West End’s boutiques and bars; and Stockbridge which is renowned for its village atmosphere, independent shops, popular Sunday street food market and artisan cafés.
There are a number of recreational facilities close by including Drumsheugh Swimming Baths, the Edinburgh Sports Club and Dean Tennis Club whilst the Usher Hall, Lyceum and Traverse Theatres and Edinburgh’s two acclaimed modern art galleries are just a few minutes’ walk away. Buckingham Terrace is also ideally positioned to take advantage of Edinburgh’s historical attractions, International, Film and Fringe Festivals and Hogmanay celebrations.
The property is within easy walking distance of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith Park and the Water of Leith walkway which connects directly with the city’s extensive off-road path network, providing scenic walks and cycling routes to South Queensferry, Newhaven Harbour, The Shore at Leith and The Pentland Hills. Residents of Buckingham Terrace can also apply for access to the private Belgrave Crescent Gardens and Dean Gardens on payment of a small annual fee.
The area is well served by a Sainsbury’s supermarket on Shandwick Place, Waitrose in Stockbridge, numerous independent shops in the West End and Craigleith Retail Park which is a short drive away.
Buckingham Terrace boasts ample zoned parking and good proximity to the city’s bus and tram networks, Haymarket and Waverley stations as well as convenient access to the City Bypass, A1, M8 and M9 and Edinburgh International Airport.
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:
EH4 3AB
Outgoings:
Council Tax Band Category: E
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 August 2020 – First Issue