2
Bed(s)
2
Bath(s)
1,038
SQFT
Enjoying a prime location in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town, this well presented and elegant two bedroom B listed flat is conveniently placed within easy reach of the many amenities of the city centre and the bustling cafes and shops of the East New Town. The property occupies the ground floor of a handsome Georgian terrace and is in excellent decorative order throughout. There is a light and bright feel to the flat with rooms of excellent proportion, together with original period features. It would make an ideal pied-a-terre or a great city centre base for those wanting to enjoy being in the heart of Edinburgh. Hart Street itself is peaceful but with the bustling life of Broughton Street and the city centre just a short walk away.
Accommodation
Ground Floor: Entrance hallway, drawing room, dining kitchen, principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, second double bedroom, bathroom, hall cupboard
Outside Space: Access to communal drying green/garden to the rear of the property, residents permit parking subject to annual fee.
Situation
Hart Street is ideally situated in the eastern part of the historic Edinburgh New Town conservation area and within easy walking distance of both the city's business and financial districts, shopping establishments, restaurants and bars. Broughton Street, with its artisan shops, cafés and restaurants is just a stone’s throw away, while vibrant Stockbridge with its village atmosphere and weekly market is a fifteen minute walk.
To the north lies the Royal Botanic Gardens and Inverleith Park as well as the Water of Leith walkway, which provides cycle routes and a number of nature trails. Ten minutes’ walk to the south lies Princes Street and its beautiful and expansive public gardens. The Omni Centre to the east end of Princes Street plays host to a multi-screen cinema, a Health club and gym and a number of eateries.
The financial district around St Andrew Square and Lothian Road are also within walking distance.
The area is very close to Queen Street thus benefits from excellent transport links with regular buses/ trams around the city centre, direct trains to London and Glasgow from Waverley Station (10 mins walk) and convenient access to the City Bypass, A1, M8 and M9 as well as Edinburgh International Airport.
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.
The property lies within the catchment area for highly regarded St Mary’s RC primary school and Broughton High school with private schooling options including The Edinburgh Academy, Fettes College, Erskine Stewarts Melville Schools and St George's School in close proximity.
Description
Accessed via a communal entrance vestibule, the private door opens into an attractive and spacious hall with beech wood effect floor.
The drawing room is welcoming and light with period features including original cornicing, working shutters and two large single paned sash windows to the front of the property. Focal point of tiled fireplace with mantle above.
The principal bedroom is a large, light double room to the rear of the property with attractive original cornicing and a large astragal sash window overlooking garden. Opening to an en-suite shower room with white sanitary ware and shower unit with Mira fixed or handheld appliance. Basin with built in pine vanity unit and storage.
Bedroom two is again a bright double bedroom to the front of the property. Attractive original cornicing and one sash window to the front.
Neutral coloured tiled bathroom with white sanitary ware. Bath with shower, fixed and handheld Mira appliances. Shelved cupboard for linen and towels.
A glazed door leads to the kitchen which has a beech wood effect floor. The kitchen has contemporary wooden units and a dark worktop as well as a stainless steel integrated sink and draining board. Double electric oven/grill and four ring gas hob. Cupboard housing gas fired boiler. Window and window seat overlooking garden.
Useful walk in spacious hall cupboard housing washing machine and household materials
There is a zoned resident on street permit parking on payment of an annual fee.
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. Washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge freezer, curtains and light fittings to be included in the sale. Certain items of furniture available by negotiation.
Services:
Gas central heating, mains water, gas and electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations.)
Postcode:
EH1 3RN
Outgoings:
Council Tax Band Category: Currently registered for business rates but likely to be band ‘E’
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 December 2020 – First Issue