Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Entrance Vestibule, Hall, Large Drawing Room, Dining/Kitchen with mezzanine level study, Master Bedroom with en-suite, Additional Double Bedroom, Bathroom.

Outside space

On-street resident permit parking, access to Queen Street gardens or Royal Circus Gardens East on payment of a modest annual fee.

Description

The interior takes its cue from the building’s graceful architecture. These grand rooms with elegant proportions are packed with striking original features and restored to their former splendour. These include the columned entrance hall, marble fireplace and elegant cornices. All of these period touches are enhanced by the addition of numerous bespoke fittings to create a sophisticated design that feels both timeless and contemporary.

Of particular note is the impressive South facing Drawing room which boasts intricate cornicing, an original marble fireplace with working wood-burning stove and two enviable sash and case windows flooding the room with light. Double doors open into the spacious, timeless convivial Dining Kitchen which hosts a seven-ring double oven, ample space for a large table and is perfectly in keeping with the traditional features of the property. The Kitchen has an abundance of charming features such as a floor to ceiling Tripartite sash and case window with a wrought iron Juliet balcony. Accessed from the kitchen via winder staircase is the study alcove on the mezzanine level. A perfect retreat for the home worker.The master bedroom is bright and spacious, boasting many charming Georgian features and built in wardrobes. The bedroom also features built-in and mezzanine storage cupboards accessed by Ramsay ladder. There is an immaculate ensuite which comprises Japanese Furo bath with stone surround and overhead shower. The South facing second bedroom is bright and spacious with ornate cornicing. The main bathroom, which, along with the en-suite was sympathetically modernised to be in keeping with the period of this property, includes a Japanese Furo bath with stone surround and separate walk-in shower.

The current owners have fastidiously redeveloped this historic property retaining the period features whilst making it a vibrant place fit for 21stst century living. The property has been recently redesigned to provide a home office work area on the kitchen mezzanine and extensive loft level storage in the kitchen, hall and master bedroom.

Residents have the opportunity to buy a resident parking permit and can access Queen Street Gardens and Royal Circus Gardens East for a modest annual fee.

Situation:

Great King Street itself is a wide, quiet, residential street comprised of elegant Georgian townhouses, but just a few minutes away from the surrounding area’s many attractions. A stone’s throw away lies Heriot Row, with its long terrace of sandstone Georgian buildings - one of Edinburgh’s most graceful streets.

Down a short incline lies the urban village of Stockbridge, renowned for its Bohemian vibe, thriving weekly food market and artisan shops and cafés. The beautiful Water of Leith meanders nearby offering an abundance of walking and cycling routes. The gloriously wooded banks of Dean Village are also close by offering a piece of tranquility within the busy city. The property also enjoys a close proximity to Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden as well as the tended lawns of Princes Street Gardens, the majesty of Salisbury Crags and Arthurs’ Seat. There is a wealth of stunning outdoor spots to explore, and all within a leisurely strolling distance.

The property enjoys a desirable location in the Heart of Edinburgh’s UNESCO World Heritage Site; just minutes from the City Centre’s art galleries, museums, boutiques, restaurants and bars. The New Town is a smart, upmarket place to live boasting an array of exceptional Michelin starred gastro restaurants and quirky culinary haunts, as well as cafes and contemporary bars. Haymarket also offers an array of café’s, individual shops and unique bars.

Being home to no fewer than four Michelin-starred restaurants, Edinburgh has a culinary offering matched by few British cities. The property also has an abundance of historic pubs in close proximity and St. Andrew Square is only a short stroll away offering a real focal point for dining and drinking.

Just a short stroll from the property, you will find bags of prime high street shopping on Princes Street and more independent outlets on George Street, which runs parallel to it. Also, in the city centre is the designer haven Multrees Walk, home to Scotland’s only Harvey Nichols and scores of luxury brands including the likes of Mulberry, Boss, Tommy Hilfiger and Swarovski.

Edinburgh Waverley Station is a 17 minute walk, providing direct trains to Glasgow (55 minutes), Aberdeen (2 hours 15 minutes), Inverness (3 hours 40 minutes) and London (4 hours 30 minutes). Edinburgh Airport is only a 21 minute drive, with connections to hundreds of destinations worldwide. A modern tram service connects the city centre with regular services between York Place, Murrayfield Stadium, the West End and Edinburgh Airport.

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:

EH3 6QU

Outgoings:

Council Tax Band Category: F

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 October 2020 – First Issue