Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Entrance hallway, open plan kitchen / living / dining room, double

bedroom, shower room.

Outside Space

Shared garden to the rear of the property.

Resident’s access to Royal Circus Gardens subject to application and payment of a modest annual fee.

Situation

Royal Circus was designed by renowned Edinburgh architect William Playfair circa 1823 and forms part of the prestigious and historic New Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the city’s most sought after residential areas. It is ideally situated within easy walking distance of both the city’s business and financial districts, shopping establishments, restaurants and bars and vibrant Stockbridge with its village atmosphere, weekly market, artisan shops, cafés and restaurants.

The area also benefits from excellent transport links with regular buses to the city centre, direct trains to London and Glasgow from Waverly Station and convenient access to the City Bypass, A1, M8 and M9 as well as Edinburgh International Airport.

The area is well served by a selection of independent shops as well as a large Waitrose supermarket nearby and a Marks and Spencer and Sainsbury’s at Craigleith Retail Park.

There is an excellent selection of leisure facilities including The Grange Club, Westwoods Health Club, The Dean Tennis Club, The Grange Cricket Club and Scotland’s oldest rugby club Edinburgh Academicals.

A short stroll from the property you can find the Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith Park and the Water of Leith walkway- which provides cycle routes and a number of nature walks.

The property is also ideally positioned to take advantage of Edinburgh’s many art galleries, museums and historical attractions as well as the world-renowned International Festival and Fringe.

Royal Circus benefits from ample zoned parking and easy access to the city’s public bus and tram network, Waverley station and Edinburgh International Airport.

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

Description

This well-proportioned and light-filled home is accessed from a well-maintained communal entrance incorporating an impressive domed ceiling cupola. On entering the property, you will be delighted by the balance of traditional and contemporary features including the ornate cornicing, sash and case windows together with the comfort of many modern-day upgrades such as striking engineered oak floor running throughout all the rooms and German engineered Aeroflow central heating system. The property has been tastefully decorated throughout with a palette of heritage neutrals and benefits from a newly refurbished kitchen and shower room.

Of particular note is the impressive bow ended living room which features a floor to ceiling sash and case window with a leafy outlook over the garden and elegant, intricate cornicing. Through one of the symmetrical Georgian doors you will find a sleek kitchen with Magnet wall and base units in white and a white resin worktop with ceramic butler style sink. High end integrated appliances, including AEG induction hob, electric oven, extractor fan, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer.

The property is enhanced by a peaceful elegantly presented main bedroom which benefits from a built-in cupboard, full height sash window and a beautiful view over the communal gardens.

The recently refurbished sleek shower room features high end Mira fixtures including; a double shower with a rain fall shower; white W.C; a washbasin with built in storage and a light up feature mirror; ladder towel radiator and attractive grey stone floor tiling.

The property hosts an inside loft accessed from the main bedroom and an ample amount of storage throughout. Subject to application and payment of a modest annual fee, residents benefit from access to the exclusive Royal Circus Gardens offering a tranquil space to relax in the heart of Edinburgh. These wonderful, private, family friendly gardens act as a community hub for residents hosting events and seasonal celebrations. Residents also benefit from access to a shared garden to the rear of the property accessible through the basement of the main stairwell, with pedestrian access to Circus Lane.

There is also ample residents permit parking available.

Situation

Royal Circus was designed by renowned Edinburgh architect William Playfair circa 1823 and forms part of the prestigious and historic New Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the city’s most sought after residential areas. It is ideally situated within easy walking distance of both the city’s business and financial districts, shopping establishments, restaurants and bars and vibrant Stockbridge with its village atmosphere, weekly market, artisan shops, cafés and restaurants.

The area also benefits from excellent transport links with regular buses to the city centre, direct trains to London and Glasgow from Waverly Station and convenient access to the City Bypass, A1, M8 and M9 as well as Edinburgh International Airport.

The area is well served by a selection of independent shops as well as a large Waitrose supermarket nearby and a Marks and Spencer and Sainsbury’s at Craigleith Retail Park.

There is an excellent selection of leisure facilities including The Grange Club, Westwoods Health Club, The Dean Tennis Club, The Grange Cricket Club and Scotland’s oldest rugby club Edinburgh Academicals.

A short stroll from the property you can find the Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith Park and the Water of Leith walkway- which provides cycle routes and a number of nature walks.

The property is also ideally positioned to take advantage of Edinburgh’s many art galleries, museums and historical attractions as well as the world-renowned International Festival and Fringe.

Royal Circus benefits from ample zoned parking and easy access to the city’s public bus and tram network, Waverley station and Edinburgh International Airport.

The property lies within the catchment area for highly regarded Stockbridge Primary and Broughton High schools with private schooling options including The Edinburgh Academy, Fettes College, Erskine Stewarts 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:

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:

Electric central heating, mains water, drainage, electricity.

Postcode

EH3 6SR

Outgoings:

Council Tax Band Category: C

EPC:

F

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 December 2020 – First Issue