Summary of Accommodation:

Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Kitchen, Principal Bedroom, Double Bedroom Two, Bedroom Three/Home Office, Bathroom

External Space

Shared Garden, Resident Permit Parking

SITUATION:

Gillespie Crescent is situated in the heart of Bruntsfield, a sought-after residential area to the south side of the city renowned for its eclectic range of independent shops, restaurants, artisan cafés and cosmopolitan bars. Bruntsfield is also just a few minutes’ walk from Morningside which boasts a cinema and theatre; Waitrose, Tesco and Marks & Spencer supermarkets.

The Fountain Park entertainment centre, which features a bowling alley, a number of restaurants, Nuffield Health gym and multi-screen cinema is just a few minutes’ walk away whilst the Kings, Lyceum and Traverse theatres; Usher Hall; National Art Galleries and Museums are within easy reach. The property is also ideally positioned to take advantage of Edinburgh’s historical and tourist attractions, world renowned International, Film and Fringe Festivals and Hogmanay celebrations.

Gillespie Crescent lies close to the Union Canal walkway and just minutes from the Meadows, which features an active tennis club, pitch and putt golf course and a bowling green. Harrison Park, Arthur’s Seat and Holyrood Park, the Royal Commonwealth Pool, various golf courses and the Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend are also close by.

The property boasts easy access to the city’s bus and tram services, Haymarket and Waverley Stations, the City by-pass, Edinburgh International Airport and Central Scotland’s Motorway Network (M8, M9, M90 and the Forth Road Bridge).

The property lies within the catchment area for Bruntsfield Primary School and the highly regarded Boroughmuir High with private sector options including George Heriots’, George Watson’s College and Merchiston Castle School in close proximity.

DESCRIPTION:

The property is entered through a shared door and well-maintained communal stair with natural light via the cupola and is situated on the second floor.

Entrance Hall: The front door opens to a welcoming entrance hallway with a generously sized cloakroom with fitted hooks and ample storage.

Sitting Room: The property benefits from a beautiful south facing sitting room boasting an abundance of period features in its ornate cornicework, intricate rose circle, traditional Edinburgh Press and magnificent bay window. An added luxury of this room is its log burner with slate hearth and marble surround.

Dining Kitchen: Directly accessible from the sitting room through charming French doors is the fully refurbished dining kitchen, affording the perfect entertaining space. Supplied by Wren Kitchens, this dining kitchen affords plentiful storage and preparation space in its wall and floor mounted storage units, fitted shelving and seamless marble worktop. Top quality appliances include Zanussi five ring gas cooker, extractor, and oven, Beko washing machine, integrated Hotpoint dishwasher, Belfast sink and a boiling water mixer tap. 

Principal Bedroom: The property benefits from an immaculate principal bedroom, bathed in natural light due to its south facing position. The principal bedroom is replete in Victorian features with ornate cornicing, rose circle and Edinburgh Press. This spacious room further features a charming feature fireplace with a marble hearth and stone surround and ample room for furniture.

Double Bedroom Two: The property affords a generously sized second double bedroom with refurbished floors. The second bedroom offers spacious accommodation with ample space for additional furniture. Of particular note is the view to the historic Edinburgh Castle, offering a great spot to catch the Edinburgh’s Hogmanay/Fringe Festival firework displays.

Bedroom Three/Home Office: The property is well-served with a third bedroom, currently utilised as a home office, offering views from the garden to Edinburgh Castle.

Bathroom: The tastefully designed and fully refurbished Victoria Plum bathroom comprises a rainfall shower over bathtub, wash hand basin and WC with heated towel and elegant tiling.

In summary, this wonderful apartment has been finished to a magnificent standard throughout and includes: being fully rewired, new boiler plumbing and radiators, newly installed log burner and chimney liner and engineered oak flooring throughout with the exception of bedrooms one and two.

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.

Special Note:

Several items available by separate negotiation:

Samsung fridge freezer in kitchen

Bar stools in kitchen

Wardrobe in bed two.

Chandler in living room, light fittings in bedrooms one and two.

Services:

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

Outgoings

Council Tax Band: E

EPC Rating: C

Postcode

EH10 4HT

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, 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.