Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Communal stairway, Hallway, Drawing room, Kitchen/Dining room, Master bedroom, Box room, Family Bathroom, Utility room, storage cupboards

Outside space

On-street parking permit parking and access to the well-maintained communal garden to the rear of the property.

Description

McDonald road enjoys a tranquil yet central location, a stone’s throw away from Leith walk and a short stroll to Edinburgh’s New Town and all the amenities of the City Centre.

The apartment is accessed through a communal entrance. As you enter the flat you are met by a spacious hallway with beautiful restored pine flooring and ample storage cupboards. The Drawing room boasts an abundance of period features including intricate cornicing, a charming ceiling rose, an Edinburgh press and a handsome fireplace as well as a large three pane sash and case window flooding the room with natural light. Off the Drawing room is a good-sized box room which would make a perfect study or dressing room.

The convivial dining kitchen is equipped with contemporary units as well as an impressive original fireplace and ample room for a dining table. The Kitchen also benefits from a spacious walk-in pantry, under window storage and a Utility room. The flat has a large quiet master bedroom to the back of the property which is bright and spacious. Completing the accommodation is the bright bathroom which offers a three-piece suite with shower over the bath.

Residents benefit from on-street permit parking and from access to a well-maintained communal garden to the rear of the property.

Situation

McDonald street is situated on a quiet street off Leith Walk and a five minute walk from cosmopolitan Elm Row, renowned for its artisan shops, cafés and deli’s. It lies within easy walking distance of the city centre – with its abundant boutiques, bars and shopping establishments, including John Lewis, Multrees Walk, Harvey Nichols and the new St James Quarter. Princes Street and George street are a 10 minute stroll away and offer an array of café’s, boutique shops and unique bars.

The property is situated just a few minutes from St Andrew Square, which is regularly used as a venue for seasonal events, the Playhouse Theatre, offering an excellent programme of shows throughout the year and the Omni Centre which boasts a multi-screen cinema, numerous dining options and a Nuffield Health Gym with 25m swimming pool.

The urban village of Stockbridge, renowned for its Bohemian vibe, thriving weekly food market and artisan shops and cafés is just a 20-minute walk from the property. In addition Broughton Street’s independent shops and local producers are nearby

and the area is well served by a Tesco Express supermarket.

The property is well located with a modern tram just a 10 minute walk away connecting the city centre, West End, Murrayfield Stadium and Edinburgh Airport. Edinburgh Waverly Station is also a 15 minute walk from the property, providing direct trains to a variety of locations including Glasgow and London.

Edinburgh itself is a mecca for entertainment from grand concert halls and theatres to intimate art galleries and underground clubs. The city is bursting in charm and its streets are saturated in history whilst showcasing some iconic twentieth century architecture.

Leith walk is a undergoing a period of 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.

McDonald Street lies a short distance from numerous recreational facilities and green open spaces including St Marks Park, The Royal Botanic Garden, Inverleith Park – which has an active tennis and bowling club, Holyrood Park,Edinburgh’s extensive cycle network and the Water of Leith walkway.

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: D

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