5
Bed(s)
3
Bath(s)
3,412
SQFT
Perfectly proportioned Georgian townhouse in central location with elegant interiors and many distinctive period features including ornate cornice work and original windows throughout, on a fine cobbled street in Edinburgh’s New Town. The property benefits from a large cupola allowing for maximum natural light to flood throughout the entrance hall and stairways. With original tiled entrance vestibule and hall, this three storey, five bedroomed house will make a wonderful family home. A lovely, sheltered private garden leads to a rare private parking space at the rear of the property. Situated at the junction of Bellevue and East Claremont Street, this house occupies an enviable position in a sought-after location. A five minute stroll up Broughton Street where there are many niche restaurants and wine bars to choose from takes you to the main tram terminus on York Place and on to all the historical and cultural highlights that the city centre has to offer.
Lower Ground Floor:
Accessed from hallway via staircase to large, light kitchen with red two door aga and doors to garden to rear of property. The kitchen has bespoke painted units, a central island and stripped wood floors; boot room with access to garden and Belfast sink, pantry, plumbed utility room; under stairs WC
Ground Floor:
Entrance vestibule with original floor tiles and elegant staircase to left. Plentiful natural light from large cupola above; Large street facing drawing room with 2 dominating original windows allow natural light to flood in, a good size cupboard, modern log burner and original Edinburgh press; steps lead through to WC; lovely family snug with feature fireplace has separating glass doors through to study both with views across the garden.
Second Floor:
Spacious and bright principal bedroom with original ceiling rose, en-suite bath and shower room overlooking tree lined street below; two double bedrooms with views over gardens; family bathroom
Top Floor:
Two double bedrooms with views over gardens; family bathroom with skylight; atrium area with cupola and storage space; large attic space accessed by door
Outside Space:
Very sheltered and private garden to rear of property with paved outside dining space and steps up to grassed area and gate leading to single private parking space.
Situation:
The property sits at the junction of Bellevue and East Claremont Street, a short five-minute walk from bustling Broughton street where there are many niche shops, restaurants and coffee shops to explore as well as the usual convenience stores and excellent artisan food shops. Further afield, John Lewis, Harvey Nichols and the Omni Centre with multi-screen cinemas are a mere 10 minutes’ walk as is the National Portrait Gallery on Queens Street, with the main shopping streets of Princes Street and George Street close at hand.
Ample green public space is well within walking distance, with both Inverleith Park and The Royal Botanics easily accessible as are the many and varied cycle paths surrounding the city.
There is excellent school provision in the area including Broughton Primary, Drummond Community High, St Mary’s RC primary and St Thomas of Aquin’s RC High with private schools such as Fettes College, St George’s School for Girls, ESMC and The Edinburgh Academy close by.
Bus and Tram networks provide access to all areas of the city including direct trams to Edinburgh Airport. Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket Rail stations, access to the city bypass to A1 south and north to Glasgow and the Queensferry Crossing to Fife are within easy reach.
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:
Large polished slice of elm wood in situ in entrance vestibule, TV’s in bedroom and kitchen, all light fittings, all white goods, garden shed. 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).
Outgoings:
Postcode: EH7 4JP
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.
Particulars prepared September 2020 – First Issue