Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Hall, Drawing Room , Sitting Room (bedroom 5) , Study (bedroom 6), Kitchen /Breakfast Room, Dining room, Family Bathroom, Utility Room, Box Room, Cloakroom, Storage / meter cupboard.

Fourth Floor (Top Floor)

Four double bedrooms. Shower Room

Situation:

Located in the prime residential area of Marchmont in Edinburgh’s south side. Just a short walk from the Meadows, the property has excellent amenities close at hand. It is also very popular and convenient for the vibrant student population of Edinburgh with many choosing to live in this area. There are many good bistros, cafes and shops nearby with bus routes into the city centre in 10 minutes.

There are some excellent golf courses, public and private, in the area as well as Edinburgh’s extensive cycle network. Holyrood Park, Blackford Hill and the Hermitage of Braid are all on the doorstep providing access to nature and great walks. Swimming facilities are found at the Commonwealth Pool and Warrender swim centre. For those who prefer the arts, the Dominion Cinema and Churchill Theatre are close by.

There are several good state and private schools in the area including Sciennes Primary and James Gillespie in the state sector as well as George Heriot’s and George Watson’s College.

The area is conveniently located for easy access to the City Bypass, Edinburgh International Airport and Central Scotland’s Motorway Network (M8,M9,M90 and Queensferry Crossing) There are good bus services and frequent buses to city centre.

Description:

Main door to stairwell with tiled entrance and sweeping staircase with original tenement stone leading up to front door on 3rd floor.

Hall:

Light spacious hall with original panelled doors to all rooms. Stained glass fan light over front door. Original decorative arch and coved ceiling. Decorated with Osborne and Little wallpaper and the property is newly carpeted throughout. Large fitted entrance doormat by front door.

Drawing Room:

Large, light, spacious drawing room with original ornate cornicing and ceiling rose and magnificent beautiful fireplace with gas fired coal effect fire in grate as a focal point. Large four panelled bay window. Edinburgh press and wood panelling in bay.

Sitting Room / Bedroom 5:

Light well-proportioned room with ornate corniced ceiling and ceiling rose. Double sash windows with wood panelling surround. Victorian tiled cast iron fireplace with marble mantel and attractive hearth, with gas fired coal effect fire in grate. Original Edinburgh press. TV aerial point.

Study / Bedroom 6 :

Cosy study with corner fireplace with traditional surround and mantel. Large, single window. Fan light over door.

Cloakroom:

Walk in cloak room with linoleum flooring and extensive under-stair storage space behind.

Box Room:

Large storage room with window to stairwell, linoleum flooring and electric lighting.

Further full height bin / storage cupboard housing gas and electricity meters.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room:

Newly fitted light contemporary kitchen to rear of property with dove grey units and neutral toned porcelain tiled floor. Large sash window overlooking gardens. Quality worktop surfaces, integrated Neff induction hob, fridge and dishwasher. Integrated oven stack with Neff oven and combination microwave oven . Built in banquette dining bench with storage under. Ample cupboard space both overhead and beneath.

Dining Room:

Large dining room with sash window overlooking gardens and trees to the rear of the property. Decorative stained glass fan light above door. Walk in cupboard currently housing fridge freezer. Alcove area. Door to utility room.

Utility Room:

Light room with large sash window to garden and high ceiling. Two stainless steel sinks and draining board. Plumbing for washing machine. Plenty of cupboard space and work surface with large ceiling-mounted pulley clothes airer above. Worcester Bosch combination gas boiler with Nest thermostat.

Bathroom:

Half panelled glazed door to bathroom. Newly fitted contemporary bathroom with white sanitary ware and semi-glazed sash window to rear. Original tongue and groove painted wood wall panelling. Bath and separate shower unit with fixed head shower. Integrated sink in vanity unit with storage. Neutral tones and tiling surround. Wall mounted Schneider mirrored cabinet. Heated towel rail .

Carpeted staircase with attractive wrought iron balustrade to top floor with skylight above. Landing with original panelled doors to all rooms.

Bedroom One:

Light, double bedroom with sloping ceiling and large square velux skylight window. Traditional cast iron fireplace.

Bedroom Two:

Light, double bedroom with sloping ceiling and two large velux skylight windows with views of Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Craggs. Traditional cast iron fireplace.

Bedroom Three:

Large double bedroom with sloping ceiling and two large velux skylight windows. Traditional cast iron fireplace. Access door to eaves.

Bedroom Four:

Large double bedroom with sloping ceiling and one large velux skylight window. Traditional cast iron fireplace

Shower Room:

Contemporary shower room with electric corner shower and Miro appliance.

Integrated sink and vanity unit beneath. WC. Room length mirror with grey surface beneath. White sanitary ware and grey and white tiling. Full height medicine /storage cabinet. Small glazed window.

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 1HX

Outgoings:

Council Tax Band Category: F

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