3
Bed(s)
2
Bath(s)
1,723
SQFT
Flat 81, 26 Viewforth is an exceptional and contemporary 3-bedroom duplex penthouse in the recently refurbished Boroughmuir Development in popular Bruntsfield just South of the city centre, completed by CALA Homes in 2021 to an exacting standard. Built by John Alexander Carfrae in 1913, this distinctive B-Listed building started life as Boroughmuir High School and is now home to a unique collection of 87 apartments.
The property boasts 21st living at its finest, effortlessly melding the original features of the Victorian building alongside immaculate modern fixtures and fittings in the kitchen & bathrooms. Set over two-floors the property ‘s piece-de-resistance is the double height kitchen living space with semi-circular windows and original steel beams on show. On the lower floor there are two good sized double bedrooms both with built in wardrobes, a spacious family shower room with double wash-basin, utility room and three hallway storage cupboards.
The upper floor houses the impressive principal bedroom suite, entered from a spacious landing with reading nook and glass window overlooking the living space. The room is bright with high ceilings, Velux windows and open mezzanine gallery that can be easily screened to add privacy. The room features capacious built-in wardrobes and a large en-suite shower room again with double wash-basin and WC.
The property has access to an allocated parking space and a secure storage cage in the building’s basement.
Accommodation comprises:
Entrance hallway, open plan double heighted kitchen/living/dining space, two double bedrooms, utility room, family bathroom & three hallway storage cupboards.
Upper Floor
Landing with reading nook & two storage cupboards, principal bedroom suite with ensuite showerroom.
Externally the property benefits from an allocated parking space and lockable storage cage in the basement.
Situation
Bruntsfield is a vibrant cosmopolitan area lying under two miles to the South of Edinburgh City Centre and within easy reach of the city’s business, financial and shopping districts, as well as Edinburgh and Napier universities. The location boasts superb local amenities spanning a variety of artisan cafes, bars, restaurants, shopping and entertainment options including a choice of several independent cinemas and a multiplex as well as theatres and venues such as The Churchill Theatre in Morningside and The Kings Theatre and Usher Hall on Lothian Road. Leisure facilities at nearby Fountainpark include the Nuffield Health Gym, Gravity Trampoline Park, Ten-Pin Bowling and Crazy Golf while acres of beautiful open space can be found at Bruntsfield Links and the Meadows.
Viewforth falls into the catchment area for Bruntsfield Primary and Boroughmuir High with private schooling available nearby at George Heriot’s, George Watsons and Merchiston Castle School.
The area is well served by supermarkets, with Sainsbury’s on Bruntsfield Place, Tesco at nearby Holy Corner and Waitrose and Marks & Spencer supermarkets within easy reach in Morningside.
There is excellent proximity to the city’s efficient bus network, Haymarket and Waverly railway stations and the City Bypass, Edinburgh International Airport and Scotland’s Motorway Network are all easily accessible.
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:
Gas heating, mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).
Outgoings
Council Tax Band: G
EPC Rating: C
Tenure: Freehold
Postcode
EH10 4FF
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
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 March 2023 - First Issue.