Summary of Accommodation

Penthouse Apartment

Entrance Hall, Open Plan Dining-Kitchen-Living Room, Expansive Rooftop Private Sun Terrace, Principal Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room, Second Bedroom, Family Bathroom, Hall Utility Cupboard

Video Entry Phone System (Aiphone system), Gas Central Heating, Double Glazing, Broadband and Data Sockets, Sky Q & Virgin Media installations, Full Fibre BT internet Installation

Outside & Residents’ Space

Communal Entrance Lobby with Security System, Access to Internal Lift & Staircase, Speirs Gumley Factored Property (includes external windows & cladding cleaning & four cleans a year of private terrace, cladding and glass)

24-hour Concierge Service with Key Holding Option Available, Well-Maintained Residents’ Landscaped Garden,

Refuse Store & Bike Rack in the Underground Car Park

DESCRIPTION:

Simpson Loan is a rarely available contemporary, two-bedroomed penthouse apartment featuring hard wood oak flooring and high specification fixtures and fittings.

The spacious accommodation is as follows

▪     Dining- Kitchen-Living Room: Spectacular open plan space with dual aspect floor-to-ceiling windows offering far reaching south and west-facing views across The Meadows and beyond. The current owners have recently installed remote-controlled electric blinds on the windows. The bespoke fitted modern kitchen features high specification Siemens appliances including two electric ovens, a combination fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There is an island unit with an integrated sink and a breakfast bar counter that can accommodate bar stools. In the stylish and light-filled room, there is ample floor space for a large seating arrangement as well as a good-sized dining table. There is a patio door access to a magnificent private sun terrace which has both, electrical and water supply plus plenty of space for al fresco relaxing, dining and entertaining. From the sun terrace, you are afforded exceptional panoramic views across the Meadows to Blackford Hill and the Pentland Hills beyond.

▪     Principal Bedroom: With floor-to-ceiling windows offering views out towards the private communal gardens, this generous-sized bedroom features a built-in fitted wardrobe and an en-suite bathroom that comprises a walk-in shower, wash hand basin with a wall mounted mirrored vanity cabinet above, heated towel rail, under floor heating & WC.

▪     Bedroom Two: Well-presented and carpeted bedroom with three built-in fitted wardrobes and floor-to-ceiling windows offering view of private communal gardens.

▪     Family Bathroom: Partially tiled modern bathroom featuring a bathtub with adjustable overhead shower appliance, wash hand basin with wall mounted mirrored vanity cabinet above, heated towel rail, underfloor heating & WC.

▪     Utility/Storage Cupboard: Double cupboard located in the entrance hall housing the boiler and property electrics with a combination washing machine/tumble dryer and room for a clothes hanging rack.

▪     Entrance Hall: The Aiphone video entry system allows the residents to talk to and to see who wants access to the apartment.

▪     Externally, 6 Simpson Loan is a fully factored residential development that sits within a well-maintained and beautifully landscaped shared residents’ gardens. The gated development offers privacy and security with the further benefit of a 24-hour concierge and key holding service with Speirs Gumley. There is a refuse store and bicycle racks in the underground car park.

SITUATION:

Located between the city’s historic Old Town and The Meadows, Quartermile is a stunning mix of luxury contemporary apartments in the redeveloped former Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and hospital grounds; a stunning mix of converted original buildings and new-build properties.

Within the architect-designed development, there are several coffee shops and eateries including a Starbucks and Soderberg, a Swedish-owned artisanal bakery and café as well as a Malaysian restaurant, burger bar and pizzeria. Also, there is a Marriott Residence hotel, Sainsbury’s Local, a Pure Gym (open 24 hours) and Tribe Yoga studio.  

Cosmopolitan Bruntsfield and the Grassmarket are within easy walking distance with both offering a varied choice of independent bars, restaurants, cafes and shops. The historic Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle and the city centre are both within easy reach by bus and foot.

The Quartermile development sits next to The Meadows, an extensive expanse of green, leafy outdoor space popular for picnics with a large children’s play park, pitch and putt golf course, public tennis courts and a bowling green. It’s also a short walk to the city’s iconic Arthur’s Seat, the highest point in Holyrood Park, popular with walkers and runners.  The National History Museum is also within walking distance as is the Commonwealth Swimming Pool. For sports enthusiasts, there are two football stadiums within a mile and Murrayfield International Rugby Stadium is also within easy reach.

The property is in the catchment area for Tollcross Primary School and St Thomas of Aquin’s RC High School, with private schooling available nearby at George Heriot’s, George Watson’s College and Merchiston Castle School. It sits adjacent to Edinburgh University’s main campus.

There is easy access to bus links across the city and Waverley and Haymarket train stations are within walking distance. The Express bus to the airport stops on Lauriston Road which is also a few minutes’ walk away.

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

Outgoings

Council Tax Band: G

EPC Rating: B

Postcode

EH3 9GT

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.

Prepared February 2023 – First Issue.