72/2 Northumberland Street

Edinburgh EH3 6JG

72/2 Northumberland Street Edinburgh EH3 6JG

3

Bed(s)

3

Bath(s)

1,852

SQFT

A charming and sophisticated three bedroom, three bathroom first floor apartment, occupying the corner position of a Georgian converted townhouse in the New Town. Benefitting from tasteful and well-proportioned accommodation, period details throughout the property add to the allure including elegant French-style cast iron radiators, hardwood flooring, high ceilings, recently replaced hardwood sash and case windows (double-glazed) and detailed ornate cornicing. The standard of the accommodation alongside the location on an attractive and sought-after street offers the very best of city living.

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Laura Mathieson

Rettie & Co


0131 624 4066
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Laura Mathieson

Rettie & Co


0131 624 4066

Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises


First Floor: Entrance hall, dining kitchen, sitting room, three double bedrooms (one with en suite bathroom), family bathroom, shower room, utility cupboard, linen cupboard, W/C

 

Outside Space: Secure shared entrance hall and stair, under pavement cellar, access to Queen Street Gardens (subject to availability and a modest fee)


OUTSIDE

Secure Communal Entrance Hall and Stair

Under-pavement Cellar


SITUATION:

Northumberland Street is a popular and highly desirable residential area located within Edinburgh’s historic New Town and forming part of the UNESCO World Heritage site. The city centre, with its business and financial district, is within easy walking distance, offering an abundance of bars, restaurants, art galleries, museums, theatres and historic attractions. The city boasts a wide and varied shopping experience, with the designer shops of Multrees Walk, John Lewis department store and the new St James centre (opening Spring 2021) within a few minutes’ walk. Cosmopolitan Stockbridge, renowned for its vibrant community and village atmosphere, weekly food market, specialist independent shops and artisan cafes, is easily accessible as is the city’s historic Old Town. Internationally famous for its historic attractions, seasonal events, independent boutiques and vibrant atmosphere, the Old Town draws tourists from across the globe.


The Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith Park and the Water of Leith walkway are also within easy reach. Acres of leafy green space can be found within Queen Street’s beautiful private gardens (by subscription) and the city’s extensive cycle network is accessible at nearby Scotland Street.


The area is well served by local amenities with Waitrose, Tesco, and Sainsbury’s supermarkets all within easy reach and the popular and varied independent shops of Stockbridge and Broughton Street within walking distance.


Northumberland Street falls within the catchment area for Broughton Primary and Drummond Community High School with private schooling options available nearby at Fettes College, The Edinburgh Academy, Erskine Stewarts Melville Schools and St George’s.

Residents’ permit and pay and display parking is available on Northumberland Street and in the surrounding area.


Travel links are close by at Waverley station and Edinburgh’s extensive bus and tram network offers efficient access to Edinburgh airport. The property is also within easy reach of the city’s extensive cycle network, the City Bypass and Central Scotland’s motorway network.


ACCOMMODATION:

•Light and spacious west-facing sitting room with original black marble fireplace and living-flame gas fire, double sash windows, beautiful ornate cornice-work and elegant curved walls and doors

•Modern fitted dining kitchen with integrated appliances and space for a large dining table

•Principal large double bedroom benefiting from an ensuite and large sash windows flooding the room with light

•Two further well-proportioned and bright double bedrooms, (one with press cupboard), each with a designated shower room and W/C

•A stunning large and stylishly tiled shower room; tiled shower room and a separate W/C with wash hand basin

•Deep utility cupboard with washing machine and tumble dryer and further cupboards providing ample storage


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.

Some items of furniture may be available by separate negotiation.


Services:

Gas central heating, mains water, gas and electricity, fibre-optic, telephone (currently Virgin Media)


Postcode:

EH3 6JG


Outgoings:

Council Tax Band Category: G


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.