3
Bed(s)
3
Bath(s)
1,689
SQFT
40a Buckingham Terrace offers the rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful and extensively refurbished three-bedroom lower ground apartment with a south facing conservatory and private landscaped garden in one of Edinburgh’s most sought-after addresses. Presented to market in turn-key condition, the property is immaculately presented, including a fully refurbished dining kitchen and principal bedroom en suite. Of particular note, this timelessly refurbished property benefits from underfloor heating in the kitchen and principal en suite, IQ security throughout and two under pavement cellars. Buckingham Terrace forms part of the Edinburgh World Heritage site and is conveniently located to take advantage of all the amenities the West End has to offer.
Summary of Accommodation:
Entrance Hall, Open Plan Dining Kitchen and Sitting Room, Conservatory, Principal Bedroom with En Suite, Double Bedroom Two with En Suite, Double Bedroom Three with Jack and Jill En Suite, Bathroom.
External Space: Private Garden, Two Under-Pavement Cellars, Resident Permit Parking.
SITUATION:
Buckingham Terrace is a highly sought after address situated in the heart of the West End, within Edinburgh’s New Town Conservation area. The property lies within easy walking distance of the City Centre’s business, shopping and financial districts; the West End’s cosmopolitan boutiques and bars; and Stockbridge which is renowned for its village atmosphere, artisan shops, popular Sunday Street food market, cafés and restaurants.
There are a number of recreational facilities close by including Drumsheugh Swimming Baths, the Edinburgh Sports Club and Dean Tennis Club whilst the Usher Hall, Lyceum and Traverse Theatres and Edinburgh’s two acclaimed modern art galleries are just a few minutes’ walk away. Buckingham Terrace is also ideally positioned to take advantage of Edinburgh’s historical attractions, International, Film and Fringe Festivals and Hogmanay celebrations.
The property is within easy walking distance of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith Park and the Water of Leith walkway which connects directly with the city’s extensive off-road path network, providing scenic walks and cycling routes to South Queensferry, Newhaven Harbour, The Shore at Leith and The Pentland Hills. Residents of Buckingham Terrace can also apply for access to the private Belgrave Crescent Gardens and Dean Gardens on payment of a small annual fee.
The area is well served by a Sainsbury’s supermarket on Shandwick Place, Waitrose in Stockbridge, numerous independent shops in the West End and Craigleith Retail Park.
Buckingham Terrace boasts ample zoned parking and good proximity to the city’s bus and tram networks, Haymarket and Waverley stations as well as convenient access to the City Bypass, A1, M8 and M9 and Edinburgh International Airport.
DESCRIPTION:
Entrance Hall: The property is entered via a private main door entrance. The front door opens to a welcoming yet cosy entrance vestibule and hallway. This elegantly decorated area benefits from a generously sized hall utility offering fitted shelving and ample storage.
Open Plan Dining Kitchen/Sitting Room: The property affords a meticulously refurbished open plan dining kitchen and sitting room. The sitting room space features a new gas fire with stone hearth and surround. There is a fitted storage unit with shelving and a charming Farrow and Ball paint finish. There is also an integrated storage cupboard with fitted shelving affording further internal storage. The dining kitchen offers ample storage with wall and floor mounted storage units. Refurbished in 2021, the kitchen benefits from integrated top quality Bosch appliances including a full-length fridge and half freezer, dishwasher, Quooker boiling tap and double oven with warming drawer. The dining kitchen also benefits from under floor heating. Additionally, the kitchen offers a movable kitchen island and access to the private garden patio area offering the opportunity for al fresco dining.
Conservatory: The property offers a beautiful south facing conservatory with a refurbished gas fire and bi-folding doors to the private garden affording the ultimate entertaining space.
Principal Bedroom: The property benefits from a generous principal bedroom suite with space for a super king bed. Additionally, this principal bedroom enjoys a sizeable en suite and walk in dressing room with fitted shelving and hanging rails. The en suite comprises a bathtub, walk in shower, double wash hand basin with marble counter and wall mounted storage and under floor heating.
Double Bedroom Two: The second bedroom affords space for a king bed with a four doored wardrobe with shelving and hanging rails. This spacious bedroom has access to a Jack and Jill bathroom comprising a three-piece suite.
Double Bedroom Three: This charming double bedroom offers an integrated wardrobe with hanging rail and a three piece en suite with walk in shower, wash hand basin and WC. The bedroom also features wall mounted shelving and floor mounted storage units.
Bathroom: The main bathroom in the property is elegantly tiled and comprises a shower over bathtub, wash hand basin with wall mounted storage units and WC.
External Space: Externally the property benefits from two under pavement cellars affording ample external storage and access to power. Additionally, there is a gated storage space under the external stairs on entrance to the property offering further external storage. There is a beautiful landscaped private garden to the rear which has recently replanted boasting hydrangeas, roses, agapanthus and alliums with a patio area with astro turf and water feature offering entertaining opportunities and al fresco dining.
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. Curtains are not included in the sale.
Services:
Gas heating, mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).
Outgoings
Council Tax Band: G
EPC Rating: C
Tenure: Freehold
Postcode
EH4 3AP
Viewings
Viewing is strictly by appointment through Rettie & Co. 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 6DH. Tel: 0131 624 4182.
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
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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 February 2023 - First Issue.