Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Hallway, Large Drawing room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Main Bedroom with En-Suite Shower room and walk-in wardrobe, spacious second Double Bedroom, Family Bathroom, utility room

Outside space

On-street resident permit parking, access to communal gardens, cellar space available.

Description

On entering the property, you will be delighted by the balance of traditional and contemporary features including the carefully preserved sash and case windows lined with beautiful working shutters and restored fireplaces. The flat also enjoys the comfort of many modern day upgrades such as being wired throughout with a Sonos Connect House System, an immaculate sleek kitchen, a modern bathroom and shower room.

Of particular note is the impressive drawing room which boasts intricate cornicing, an original fireplace with marble surround and living flame fire, symmetrical Georgian Doors and an enviable outlook from the two sash and case windows of views over Dundas Street and towards Fife and the Firth of Forth.

The apartment itself is accessed by way of a secure shared stairway. On entering the flat you are met by a spacious hall which hosts original Caithness flagstone floors and two appealing display arches. The contemporary kitchen is spacious with stone work tops, Smeg/Bosch integrated appliances and ample room to enjoy dinner around the table from where you can enjoy incredible views across Edinburgh’s old new town from St Stephen’s Church to the sunsets on Corstorphine Hill. The Main bedroom boasts a flawless en-suite shower room as well as a large walk-in wardrobe and an array of period features including an original fireplace, a large sash and case window and charming cornicing. The additional double bedroom is attractive and bright featuring two large sash and case windows flooding the room with light. The property also benefits from a stylish modern family bathroom with a three-piece suite and the added benefit of natural light from a skylight. The property also benefits from a utility room with Bosch washing machine and condensing tumble dryer. The most notable feature in this property is the abundance of light throughout the property making it feel bright and airy.

Residents have the added benefit of access to a communal West facing garden and titles to the property include an under-pavement cellar.

This property has been fastidiously redeveloped retaining period features whilst making it a vibrant place fit for 21st century living.

Situation:

Dundas Street is situated in Edinburgh’s highly desirable and prestigious New Town, which is both a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the city’s most affluent and sought-after residential areas.

The property is a stone’s throw away from the city’s business, financial and shopping districts, with George Street’s boutiques and bars a short walk away. The property is situated a few minutes from St Andrew’s Square which is regularly used as a venue for seasonal events and hosts many desirable upmarket dining options. The Playhouse Theatre which offers 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 is also a short walk away from the property.

The urban village of Stockbridge, renowned for its Bohemian vibe, thriving weekly food market and artisan shops and cafés is also just a 10-minute stroll from the property. The popular independent shops and local producers of Canonmills and Broughton Street are also within easy walking distance of the property.

For those keen shoppers John Lewis’ department store, and the new state of the art St. James Shopping Centre (set to open in 2021), are just minutes away. The property is well served by a local Tesco and Waitrose supermarkets.


Dundas Street boasts easy access to Waverley Station, frequent bus and tram services, the city’s extensive cycle network, Edinburgh International Airport, the city bypass and central Scotland’s motorways.


It is ideally positioned to take advantage of Edinburgh’s renowned art galleries, museums and historical attractions; International, Film and Fringe Festivals and Hogmanay celebrations.

The property is just moments from the Royal Botanic Gardens; Inverleith Park which has an active tennis and bowling club and the Water of Leith Walkway. The property is a short walk from Glenogle Swim Centre and there are a number of independent gyms and yoga studious within a close proximity to the property. There is a Bannatynes on Queen Street and a David Lloyd Gym a short drive away in Leith.

The property is also conveniently located for local schooling lying within the catchment area for Broughton Primary School and Drummond Community High School with private schooling options including The Edinburgh Academy, Fettes’ College, Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools and St George’s School in close proximity.

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:

Included in the sale are all light fittings, blinds and integrated appliances (washer-dryer, dishwasher, oven, hob).

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:

D

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