5
Bed(s)
2
Bath(s)
3,908
SQFT
A rarely available and fabulous opportunity to purchase a very impressive, main door, five-bedroom, Grade A-listed Georgian double upper apartment with attic floor.
This is the first time in over 60yrs this property has come to the market - located in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic and prestigious New Town, this charming apartment, now in need of upgrade and modernisation, offers a unique opportunity to tailor to the incoming buyer’s individual needs. Benefiting from main door entry, basement courtyard, basement storage and wine cellar, three under pavement stores and an abundance of fine period details such as flagstone flooring, stone staircase, sash and case windows with working shutters, butlers bell, exquisite original fireplaces and a stunning cupola on the top floor.
Spanning over 5,000 sq ft including the attic floor, which could be converted into living space, subject to the necessary consents, this property provides extensive family accommodation over three levels, with impressive dual aspect vistas over the city skyline and across to Fife.
Set in a coveted location within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Edinburgh’s New Town, Nelson Street enjoys an enviable position within easy walking distance of the city’s business, financial and shopping districts, George Street’s boutiques and bars and also cosmopolitan Stockbridge, renowned for its village atmosphere and artisan shops, cafés and restaurants. Harvey Nichols, John Lewis’ department store, and the new state of the art St. James Quarter and Shopping Centre are just minutes away as are Tesco and Waitrose supermarkets and the popular independent shops and local producers of Canonmills and Broughton Street. There are highly regarded schools nearby and it is an excellent location for Waverley Railway Station and transport links to Edinburgh International Airport.
Accommodation comprises:
The property is accessed from raised ground floor main door access with internal stairs to the second floor, front door entrance to the property:
Second Floor:
Entrance Hallway, Double aspect Drawing Room, Cloakroom, Bow ended Dining Room with working fireplace (smokeless fuel and dry logs only), Dining kitchen with larder and store, Bathroom, Understair cupboard.
Third Floor:
Five Bedrooms (four double, one single), Family Bathroom, Store cupboards.
Fourth Floor/Attic:
This additional storey could be converted to provide extra family accommodation, subject to the necessary consents. There is currently a bathroom, kitchen and three well-proportioned rooms formed in this space.
Outside Space:
Basement storage and wine cellar;
Basement Courtyard with three Under Pavement Cellars and one store;
On-Street Permit Parking, subject to annual fee;
Access to Queen Street Gardens West for a modest annual fee.
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:
Heating throughout is a combination of off-peak storage radiators and electric radiators.
Mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).
Outgoings
Council Tax Band: G
EPC Rating: G
Postcode
EH3 6LG
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 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:
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
Particulars prepared October 2023 - First Issue.