Summary of Accommodation

Entrance Vestibule, Hall, Open Plan Kitchen/Sitting/Dining Room, Bathroom, Principal Bedroom with ensuite Shower Room, Double Bedroom, Utility/Store-room.

SITUATION:

Drumsheugh Gardens is one of Edinburgh’s finest Italianate Victorian Terraces, built in 1878 as part of the Walker Estate. It is a highly sought-after address in the heart of Edinburgh’s West End, located within easy walking distance of both the City Centre with its abundant shopping establishments, award winning restaurants, boutiques and bars and cosmopolitan Stockbridge, renowned for its village atmosphere, weekly street food market, artisan shops and cafés. The property is ideally positioned to take advantage of Edinburgh’s main historical attractions, museums and galleries; the world renowned International, Film and Fringe Festivals and Hogmanay celebrations.

There are a number of recreational facilities close by including Drumsheugh Swimming Baths, the Edinburgh Sports Club and the Dean Tennis Club; the Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith Park and the Water of Leith walkway. Residents can also access Drumsheugh Gardens with payment of a modest annual fee. The area is well served by a Sainsbury’s supermarket on Shandwick Place and a Waitrose in Stockbridge, as well as numerous independent shops in the West End itself. Drumsheugh Gardens boasts ample zoned parking outside the property; good proximity to the city’s public transport network and Haymarket station and convenient access to the City Bypass, A1 and Edinburgh International Airport.

For schooling, the property lies within the catchment for highly regarded Flora Stevenson Primary and Broughton High Schools with many of Edinburgh’s independent schools such as Fettes College, The Edinburgh Academy and Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools close at hand.

DESCRIPTION:

41 Drumsheugh Gardens forms part of a prestigious townhouse development by specialist residential developers, Square and Crescent. Refurbished to an exacting standard, the property cleverly combines period detail such as ornate cornicing, intricate plasterwork and sash windows with luxurious contemporary fixtures and fittings such as Duravit bathroom suites and a Bulthaup kitchen, making this a beautiful period property designed for modern living. 

With high ceilings, large windows and a delightful outlook to beautifully maintained Drumsheugh Gardens to the front and Walker Gardens at the rear, the property is flooded with natural light throughout. Entered via an impressive private front door, the accommodation is as follows.

• Main door opening to a vestibule giving access to an inner part-glazed door to the main entrance hall.

• Grand entrance hallway with ornate cornicing, intricate plasterwork and paneling. Stunning solid oak chevron flooring running through all public rooms. Original fireplace with detailed painted wood surround, Foscarini Caboche light fitting and living flame effect gas fire. An impressive plasterwork archway gives way to an inner hallway fitted with bespoke bookcases and is used as a library/reading nook by the current owners.

• Elegant and stylish open plan reception room with fitted kitchen flowing on to sitting and dining areas. The room is flooded with light from three large sash and case windows which have a beautiful outlook to private Drumsheugh Gardens; it has a striking marble fireplace with living flame effect gas fire and slate hearth, and a stunning Crown Major contemporary chandelier by Jehs + Laub. 

• The kitchen area boasts a German designed Bulthaup fitted kitchen with stylish floor and base units in grey and separate island unit in white, corian worktops, integrated Siemens fridge/freezer, dishwasher, electric and combi ovens, warming drawer, induction hob and ‘downdraft’ extractor fan; Quooker tap; integrated pull up power sockets, USB ports and speaker. To each side of the kitchen area is a door, one reveals further kitchen units and worktop, the other a deep storage cupboard with hanging rail and shelving.

• Spacious principal bedroom with large south facing sash and case window with a lovely aspect to well-maintained walled gardens. Luxurious wool carpeting; intricate cornicing; Foscarini contemporary light fitting; walk-in wardrobe.

• En-suite shower room with Italian porcelain tiling to floor and walls; under floor heating; walk-in drench shower; mirrored cabinet with shelf below; dual washbasin; WC; wall mounted heated towel rail.

• Second double bedroom with two sash windows giving an outlook to the rear gardens; full height Poliform built-in wardrobes allowing very generous storage space; Poliform bookshelves; luxurious wool carpet; Artemide Aqua Cill light fitting.

• Spacious contemporary bathroom with Italian porcelain wall and floor tiles; under floor heating; bath with rainfall shower over and glass screen; wall mounted washbasin unit with storage; large feature mirror; WC; heated towel rail.

• Utility / Store-room housing gas boiler, fuse box and Siemens washer dryer. Additional wall mounted storage racks.

Outside Space

• Residents have access to Drumsheugh Gardens at the front of the property and to the private Walker Gardens at the rear accessed from Rothsey Place on payment of an annual fee. For those who love the outdoors and enjoy gardening, the gardens offer community events including a gardening club as well as barbecues and al fresco dining etc .

• Permit parking available subject to 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. All window blinds in the property are included.

Services:

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

Outgoings

Council Tax Band: G

EPC Rating: C

Postcode

EH3 7SW

Tenure

Freehold

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.

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. 

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 uses electronic verification, if this is not possible original documents are acceptable.

Particulars prepared April 2023 – First Issue