Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

The flat itself is accessed by way of a secure and well-presented shared stairway with an impressive original cupola flooding the area with light. On entering the flat you are met by a welcoming hallway with a utility cupboard housing a washer/dryer. The spacious living room hosts beautiful period features and an abundance of natural light through the three-pane bay window. There is a modern sleek kitchen which boasts fully integrated appliances and an electronically controlled skylight. The master bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room. Bedroom two also has an en-suite shower room and a further two double bedrooms share a modern family shower room. Residents have the additional benefit of access to the communal garden to the rear of the property. The property also benefits from integrated smoke / heat and CO2 alarms and meets current HMO safety standards. Current Gas Safety certificate and Electrical Installation Condition Reports exist, and the property currently has an HMO license which extends until 28th February 2021.

Accommodation:

Entrance Hall, Large Living Room, Master Bedroom with en-suite shower room, second double bedroom with en-suite shower room, two additional double bedrooms, kitchen, storage cupboard, family shower room.

Outside space:

On-street resident permit parking and access to communal garden at the rear

Situation:

Spottiswoode Street is situated in the highly desirable residential area of Marchmont, south of the City Centre, characterised by quiet leafy streets. The area is well served by a good selection of everyday local shops within walking distance, and further amenities are available at nearby Morningside and Bruntsfield offering a range of boutique shops, theatres, bars and restaurants, while larger facilities can be found at Cameron Toll. Morningside High street offers a range of independent shops as well as a large Waitrose and a M&S food hall.

The property is just moments from the Meadows which features a children’s playground and access to Edinburgh’s extensive cycle network, and a short distance from numerous other recreational facilities and green spaces including Blackford Hill, the Hermitage of Braid and Holyrood Park offering panoramic views across the city.

Private and public golf courses are also within easy reach and swimming facilities can be found at the Royal Commonwealth Pool and Warrender Swim Centre. For those who prefer the arts, the Dominion Cinema and Churchill Theatre are also close by.

The property is also conveniently located for both private and public sector schooling lying within the catchment area for The James Gillespie School, George Heriot’s School and George Watson’s College.

It is an ideal base for those working in the City centre with Edinburgh University, Kings Buildings and the Royal Infirmary within close proximity.

The area is conveniently located for easy access to the City By-Pass, Edinburgh International Airport and Central Scotland’s Motorway Network (M8, M9, M90 and the Queensferry Crossing). Good bus services also serve this area with frequent buses running to and from the city centre.

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:

Included in the sale are all light fittings, blinds/curtains (where fitted), as well as integrated kitchen appliances (dishwasher, oven, hob, fridge/freezer) and the washer / dryer

Certain items of furniture can be purchased by separate negotiation.

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: EH9 1DQ

Outgoings:

Council Tax Band Category: E

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 September 2020 – First Issue