Summary of Accommodation:

Second Floor Level

Entrance Vestibule, Hallway, Dining Kitchen, Sitting Room, Library/Bedroom Five, Under-Stair Storage, WC.

Upper Level

Principal Bedroom with En Suite, Double Bedroom Two with En Suite, Double Bedroom Three, Study/Bedroom Four, Bathroom.

External Space

Resident Membership Access to Eglinton & Grosvenor Crescent Private Gardens

Resident & Metered Parking on Eglinton Crescent

SITUATION:

Situated on a beautiful Victorian crescent in the heart of the West End, Eglinton Crescent has a prime city centre location in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed capital. The property has membership access to Eglinton and Glencairn Gardens, oval-shaped private gardens with a large expanse of greenery that includes a play park and sand pit for which residents can gain access on payment of a modest annual fee, with gate access directly opposite the property.

The West End offers plenty of local amenities with an eclectic mix of independent businesses tucked away on William Street, a charming, cobbled lane, and along Queensferry Street. It is conveniently positioned just a short walk to the city’s business and financial district as well as the main retail and entertainment thoroughfares of George and Princes Street.

There are many world-class art galleries, museums and historic attractions within easy reach and the National Gallery of Modern Art just a short stroll from the property. The scenic Water of Leith Walkway is also easily accessible and connects to cosmopolitan Stockbridge, renowned for its vibrant village atmosphere, weekly market, independent food shops and cafes.

The area is well served with supermarkets including a Sainsbury’s Local on Shandwick Place and a Marks & Spencer Food Hall at nearby Haymarket Station whilst there is a Waitrose at Comely Bank and a Sainsbury’s superstore within Craigleith Retail Park, a short drive away.

There are plenty of leisure and recreational facilities in the locality including the members only Drumsheugh Victorian Baths, the Grange Cricket & Tennis Club and Edinburgh Sports Club.

The property sits within the catchment area for Roseburn Primary School and Craigmount High School while there are many private schooling options available locally including Fettes College, The Edinburgh Academy, Erskine Stewart’s Melville School (ESMS) and St George’s School.

Travel links are close by at Haymarket Railway Station that offers regular train services to both major cities in Scotland and England. There are bus and tram links from Haymarket to the city centre in one direction and Edinburgh International Airport to the other. The property within easy reach of the City Bypass that links into Central Scotland’s motorway network, the A1 to East Lothian and the Queensferry Crossing to Fife and beyond.

DESCRIPTION:

Second Floor Level

Entrance Vestibule: The magnificent sandstone building is entered through a shared door and grand entrance vestibule, boasting a wealth of period features in its high ceilings and intricate cornicework. The vestibule leads from shared stairway to the elegantly carpeted stair to the entrance of the property.

Hallway: The front door opens to a welcoming entrance hallway with oak wood flooring leading to the lower-level accommodation, boasting an abundance of period features in its ornate cornicework. The hall is naturally lit through its stair window via the cupola. There is a cloakroom off the hallway with a fitted hanging rail offering ample storage.

Dining Kitchen: There is a commodious dining kitchen offering the opportunity for the ultimate entertainment space. The kitchen features a grand kitchen island with Corian countertop affording ample kitchen storage in its fitted drawers and storage units with power ports. Stretching the length of the kitchen wall, there are further integrated storage units and kitchen appliances. Top quality integrated kitchen appliances include Gaggenau double oven, five ring induction Gaggenau hob and extractor, full length drinks fridge, Miele full length fridge, freezer and dishwasher. This fabulous entertainment space affords a fitted oak and ash storage unit and shelving.

Sitting Room: The sitting room is south facing boasting a wealth of period features in its ornate cornicing and pediment over doors. Spanning three windows this sitting room benefits from unbeatable views from St Mary’s Cathedral to Edinburgh Castle. With a charming stone Juliette balcony overlooking the Eglinton Crescent private gardens. With immaculate oak flooring, this charming family room features a fitted unit with shelving, a feature fireplace with stone hearth and surround and stylish cast iron radiators.

Library/Bedroom Five: The property benefits from a magnificent library with fitted American Oak book shelving, wooden panelling and a gas fire with slate hearth. With stylish cast iron radiators, this room can be utilised as a fifth bedroom.

Under-Stair Storage: The property benefits from a spacious, yet hidden, under-stair storage/utility featuring a PowerPoint washing machine and Bosch dryer with an integrated storage unit.

WC: Located within the hidden under-stair storage, there is a WC room with wash hand basin.

Upper Level

The upper level of the property is accessed by a wide staircase replete with Douglas Fir balustrade to the upper landing, naturally lit through the window via the ornate cupola.

Principal Bedroom: There is a generously sized principal bedroom featuring a capacious fitted wardrobe with drawers and hanging rails. Additionally, there is an elegantly tiled three piece en suite, comprising a walk in shower, wash basin with wall mounted storage units, WC and heated towel rail and underfloor heating. The en suite is naturally lit via its skylight. This lovely bedroom affords views from the modern art galleries to the Firth of Forth.

Double Bedroom Two: The second double bedroom offers spacious accommodation with south facing views to St Mary’s and Edinburgh Castle. With ample space for furniture, this secondary bedroom comprises an elegantly tiled three piece en suite through a charming pediment door with walk in shower, wash hand basin, WC and heated towel rail, naturally lit via its skylight.

Double Bedroom Three: There is a third double bedroom with a floor to ceiling fitted wardrobe with a further integrated storage cupboard.

Study/Bedroom Four: The property benefits from a study with a fitted desk with storage and fitted book shelving which can be utilised as a fourth bedroom. This wonderful room affords stunning views to the Firth of Forth and beyond.

Bathroom: The upper level of the property features a three-piece suite bathroom comprising a walk in shower, wash basin, WC, heated towel rail and wall mounted storage unit.

General Remarks & Information:

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. All window blinds in the property are included.

Services:

Gas heating, mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).

Outgoings

Council Tax Band: G

EPC Rating: E

Tenure: Freehold

Postcode

EH12 5DD

Viewings

Viewing is strictly by appointment through Rettie & Co. 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. Tel: 0131 220 4160.

Offers

Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.

Internet Website

This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as Rightmove, Zoopla, On The Market and The London Office.

Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.

Important Notice

Rettie, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. All Rettie floorplans are drawn to RICS standard. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.
3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.

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. Rettie use electronic verification, if this is not possible original documents are acceptable.

Misrepresentations  

1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co. or Rettie LLP’s, 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 they have not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that they are satisfied themselves 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 misstatement 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 February 2023 - First Issue.