Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Second Floor: Entrance Hallway, Dining Kitchen/Sitting Room, Double Bedroom, Shower Room

Third Floor: Landing Hallway, Double Bedroom, Bathroom, Storage Cupboard, Study/Home Office

Outside Space: Access to the beautifully maintained East Circus Gardens is available subject to a modest annual fee.

Situation:

71 Great King Street forms part of Edinburgh’s historic and prestigious New Town which is both a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Edinburgh’s most affluent and sought after residential areas.

The property lies within easy walking distance of the city’s business and financial districts, abundant shopping establishments, restaurants and bars; a variety of art galleries, museums and historical attractions and cosmopolitan Stockbridge, renowned for its village atmosphere, artisan shops and cafés. John Lewis’ department store, and the new state of the art St. James Shopping Centre (set to open in 2020), are just minutes away as are Waverley Station, frequent bus services and the city’s tram network which runs to Edinburgh International Airport. The property also boasts easy access to Edinburgh’s extensive cycle network, ample zoned parking and good proximity to the City Bypass and motorway network.

Great King Street is in close proximity to St Andrew’s Square which is regularly used as a venue for seasonal events; the Playhouse Theatre which offers an excellent programme of shows throughout the year and the Omni Centre which boasts a multi-screen cinema, various dining options and a Nuffield Health Leisure Centre. The area is well served by Sainsbury’s Local and Waitrose supermarkets as well as the popular independent shops and local producers of Canonmills and Broughton Street.

Great King Street is situated a short walk from a number of recreational facilities and green open spaces including George V Park which features a children’s playground and access to Edinburgh’s extensive cycle network; the Royal Botanic Gardens; Inverleith Park which has an active tennis and bowling club and the Water of Leith Walkway. Residents can also apply for access to Queen Street Gardens on payment of an annual fee.

The property lies within the catchment area for Stockbridge Primary School and Broughton High School in the state sector with private schooling options including The Edinburgh Academy, Fettes College, Erskine Stewarts Melville Schools and St George’s School in close proximity.

Fixtures and fittings:

Only appliances specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply. Light fittings and blinds to be included in the sale.

Services:

Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).

Postcode

EH3 6RP

Outgoings:

Council Tax Band Category: E

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.

4. Please note the shower room on the second floor does not have formal consent.