Summary of Accommodation:

Ground Floor

Entrance Vestibule, Boot Room, Bedroom One with ensuite Shower Room, Sitting Room with newly installed wood burning stove, Dining Room, Kitchen & Pantry, Conservatory

First Floor

Two Good Sized Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Deep integrated Storage Cupboard with access to eaves

Outdoor Space

Private enclosed Front Garden screened by leafy shrubbery

Large enclosed, south-west facing, Rear Garden with lawn, patio area and garden shed

On Street Parking

SITUATION:

Straiton Place is situated in the heart of Portobello, a desirable suburb several miles east of Edinburgh’s city centre. Portobello is renowned for its village atmosphere; promenade and sandy beach; and eclectic range of bars, shops, bistros and artisan cafés.

The area is well served by Sainsbury’s Local and Aldi supermarkets and a wealth of independent shops on Portobello High Street. Fort Kinnaird is a short drive away and boasts an array of high street stores, restaurants, a large Marks & Spencer and a multi-screen cinema.

Straiton Place is in the catchment area for Towerbank Primary and the recently redeveloped Portobello High School; both of which are highly regarded for their facilities. In the private sector, Loretto School is in close proximity.

Straiton Place boasts easy access to numerous frequent bus services; the A1 and City Bypass, Edinburgh International Airport and Central Scotland’s motorway network. Waverley station can be reached in 10-minutes from nearby Brunstane railway station.

DESCRIPTION:

Set back from the road, the property is approached through its private front patio garden.

The accommodation comprises as follows:

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall: The front door opens to a spacious entrance hall, leading to the accommodation.

Boot Room: Bespoke boot room, equipped with hooks and shelved storage, offering the perfect place to store coats and shoes. There is also utility space for a washing/drying machine.

Shower Room: Elegantly decorated shower room comprising a walk-in shower, wash hand basin and WC.

Sitting/Dining Room: Open plan living area, with dual aspect, benefitting from idyllic and uninterrupted sea views. This wonderful space affords timeless timber flooring, integrated shelved storage and fireplace with tiled surround. The dining area benefits from direct access to the patio area of the rear garden, offering al fresco dining and endless entertainment opportunities.

Kitchen & Pantry: Well-equipped kitchen comprising wall and base mounted storage units and appliances including a gas cooker, oven and dishwasher. There is also a shelved kitchen pantry offering additional storage. Planning permission has been approved for an extension, adding another bedroom and bathroom. The reference number is as follows - 22/02460/FUL.

Conservatory: Charming conservatory benefitting from direct access to the rear garden.

Double Bedroom with ensuite shower room: Versatile, front facing room, utilised by the current owners as a home office.

First Floor

The first-floor level is accessed via stair with timber balustrade.

Two Double Bedrooms: Good sized double bedrooms with views to the city centre and Arthur’s Seat.

Family Bathroom: Four-piece suite comprising a sizeable bathtub, separate walk-in shower, wash hand basin and WC with heated towel rail.

Deep Integrated Storage Cupboard: There is a deep integrated storage cupboard affording plentiful storage, with direct access to the property’s eaves.

Outdoor Space

The property benefits from an abundance of private outdoor space with enclosed front and rear gardens. The south-west facing rear garden is largely laid to lawn, and features an elegant sun dial seating area, garden shed and is edged with mature shrubbery.

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.

Services:

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

Outgoings

Council Tax Band: F

EPC Rating: D

Postcode

EH15 2BB 

Tenure

Freehold

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, 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 March 2024 - First Issue.