4
Bed(s)
2
Bath(s)
2,088
SQFT
A rare opportunity to acquire an immaculate main door, four-bedroom ground and garden apartment, situated in Inverleith, one of Edinburgh’s most sought-after locations. The property affords the best of both worlds by effortlessly blending original period features with all modern luxuries. Presented to the market in turnkey condition, the property benefits from spacious accommodation over two levels with three generously sized double bedrooms and a further bedroom which is currently utilised as the ideal home office. Further highlights include a top-quality dining kitchen, gym/cinema room, private patio areas at both front and rear and is the only property with direct access into the large, shared residents’ garden.
The property is enviably located within close proximity to an array of excellent local amenities, several well-regarded nurseries and schools, and is a short walk to the Royal Botanical Gardens and the leafy Inverleith Park. The area further benefits from regular bus services to the city centre which lies just a mile away.
Summary of Accommodation:
Ground Floor
Main door, Entrance Hall & Integrated Storage Cupboard, Cloakroom/Home Office/Bedroom Four, Sitting Room, Dining Kitchen, Kitchen Pantry, Double Bedroom Three, Family Bathroom
Lower Ground Floor
Principal Double Bedroom with Walk-In Wardrobe, Double Bedroom Two, Gym/Cinema Room, Wet Room, Integrated Storage Cupboard & Under-Stair Storage
Direct Access to Private Patio & Shared Garden
Outdoor Space
Private Front Patio
Private Rear Garden Patio
Shared Rear Garden
Resident Permit & Metred On-Street Parking
SITUATION:
Montagu Terrace is situated in an affluent and highly sought-after residential area, within easy walking distance of the City’s financial business districts, abundant shopping establishments, boutiques and bars – and is just a short walk from cosmopolitan Stockbridge, which is renowned for its village atmosphere, artisan shops, cafes and restaurants.
The area is well served by Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets; highly regarded restaurants, cafes, independent shops and local producers at Goldenacre and Canonmills, and a number of larger stores, including Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer, a short drive away.
The property is situated very close to the Royal Botanic Gardens and within walking distance of other superb recreational facilities and green spaces including Inverleith Park; the Grange Cricket, Tennis & Squash Club; Edinburgh Academicals Rugby Club; Westwoods Health Club; the Water of Leith Walkway and Edinburgh’s cycle network which links the City Centre to the coastline at Newhaven.
The property lies within the catchment area for highly regarded schools including Wardie Primary School, Holy Cross RC Primary School, St Thomas of Aquin’s RC High School and Trinity Academy, with private schooling options including The Edinburgh Academy, Fettes College and Erskine Stewarts Melville Schools (ESMS) in close proximity. Additionally, the area is well served by excellent nurseries, just a short walk away. Montague Terrace benefits from easy access to the City’s efficient bus and tram services, Scotland’s Motorway Network, Waverly Station and Edinburgh’s International Airport.
DESCRIPTION:
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall: Set back from the road, the property is approached through its private front patio. The front door opens to a spacious and welcoming entrance hall, leading to the accommodation, with an integrated cupboard and separate overhead cupboard spaces offering ample storage.
Cloakroom/Home Office/Bedroom Four: Versatile space, utilised by the current owners as a cloakroom and ideal home office. This space could alternatively be utilised as a fourth bedroom.
Sitting Room: Elegantly decorated sitting room replete in period features such as ornate cornicing, ceiling rose, original fireplace with stone surround and bay window. This fabulous reception benefits from a functioning fireplace and charming plantation shutters.
Dining Kitchen: Fully equipped dining kitchen with charming window seat overlooking the lawn, it offers ample storage in its wall and base mounted units, and preparation space on its seamless countertops. This space also benefits from be-spoke in-built booth seating surrounding a generous dining space. Top quality appliances include a Miele gas cooker, double oven and washing machine, and Siemens integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer.
Kitchen Pantry: Shelved kitchen pantry offering plentiful storage.
Double Bedroom Three: Generously sized third double bedroom with lounge space, sash and case windows and original cornicing.
Bathroom: Three-piece bathroom suite comprising shower over bathtub, two wash hand basins and WC.
Lower Ground Floor
The lower ground floor level is accessed via the hallway stair with timber balustrade.
Hallway: The lower ground floor hallway benefits from under-floor heating and an integrated storage cupboard with a further under stair store space. Additionally, the hallway affords direct access, through a modern glazed door, to the private patio and shared rear garden.
Principal Bedroom: Generously sized principal bedroom with tranquil garden views. This main bedroom benefits from ample space for furniture and an ideal walk-in wardrobe/dressing area comprised of floor-to-ceiling fitted shelving and hanging rails.
Double Bedroom Two: Good-sized double bedroom affording leafy views of the garden.
Gym/Cinema Room: Flexible space, utilised by the current owners as a spacious gym.
Wet Room: Comprising WC, shower and wash hand basin.
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. [WA1] Curtains in the sitting room and three bedrooms, and chandeliers in the sitting room and ground floor bedroom are not included in the sale.
Services:
Gas heating, mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).
Outgoings
Council Tax Band: E
EPC Rating: C
Postcode
EH3 5QW
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:
Proof and source of Funds/Anti Money Laundering
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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 May 2023 - First Issue.