55B Constitution Street

Edinburgh EH4 3AD

55B Constitution St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7BG, UK

2

Bed(s)

2

Bath(s)

1,308

SQFT

A rare opportunity to acquire this contemporary main door garden flat which forms part of a handsome traditional building. The two bedroomed property is situated in the popular, up and coming area of The Shore in Leith and benefits from a variety of trendy bars and restaurants on its doorstep. The property is immaculately presented and hosts a stylish interior with generously proportioned rooms. The mezzanine flat, set over two levels, is bright and airy and benefits from a shared patio area to the front of the property and direct access to a delightful enclosed private garden with raised decking area at the rear of the property.

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Brodie Ballantine

Rettie & Co


0131 624 4082
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Brodie Ballantine

Rettie & Co


0131 624 4082

Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Lower ground floor: Hallway, Sitting room/Dining room/Kitchen, Double bedroom with en-suite and walk-in wardrobe, Utility room, W.C, store.


Ground floor: Master bedroom with en-suite.


Outside space: To the front of the property is a shared patio area and to the rear of the property is a private enclosed garden. There is on-street permit parking.

Description:


The property is accessed via a private entrance which boasts a secure door entry system and benefits from a shared patio to the front and a private garden to the rear. The accommodation comprises: a bright and exceptionally spacious open plan living room which opens out onto a delightful private garden and a new stylish, sleek kitchen with high end units with Siemens and Miele appliances. The second bedroom benefits from its own en-suite shower room and a walk-in wardrobe. Downstairs there is also a useful utility room, large storage cupboard and a contemporary W.C.


The accommodation at ground level is reached by a stair from the lower level and a landing with a study area. The extremely spacious master bedroom is flooded with light from the triple original sash and case windows and additionally it benefits from its own stylish en-suite bathroom.


Situation:


This impressive property is ideally located on Constitution street in the heart of the trendy Shore area of Leith. The Shore is a vibrant cosmopolitan area set around the mouth of the Water of Leith offering a unique waterfront setting a short distance from the city centre.

This vibrant area is full of life having undergone a dramatic renaissance offering a blend of historic buildings and modern developments. It is well-served by the area's unrivalled selection of cafés, bars, bistros and eateries, including several Michelin-starred restaurants and local artisan shops. Extensive local shopping is available throughout Leith, with Great Junction Street and the foot of Leith Walk close by. There are many supermarkets in close range, such as a Tesco superstore on Duke Street and a 24-hour ASDA. The area also benefits from weekly markets, where local food stalls and independent retailers are showcased. The area boasts the extensive Ocean Terminal retail and leisure complex which offers a wide range of major high-street shopping outlets, a multi-screen cinema, a gym, spa, and a variety of restaurants.


The area is well-served by transport links to the city centre and beyond, with the new tram extension into Newhaven expected to be completed in 2023 and the excellent bus service which runs right outside the front door.


The Leith Victoria Swimming Centre is nearby and further recreational amenities can be found at Newhaven including sailing and a David Lloyd gym and sports facility. Walks and cycleways can be found along the Newhaven shore and the Water of Leith, whilst the extensive Leith Links park and Pilrig Park offers open green spaces. The area is also conveniently located for the Scottish Executive building and Edinburgh's Telford College.


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:


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 September 2020 – First Issue