Summary of Accommodation:

Ground Floor

Shared Entrance Vestibule, Entrance Hallway, Kitchen/Living/Dining Room, Principal Bedroom, Double Bedroom Two, Shower Room, Utility Room

External

Large Under Pavement Cellar

Resident & Metered Parking

Access to Eglinton & Glencairn Gardens

SITUATION:

Situated on a beautiful Victorian crescent in the heart of the West End, Eglinton Crescent has a prime city centre location in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed capital. The property has membership access to Eglinton and Glencairn Gardens, oval-shaped private gardens with a large expanse of greenery that includes a play park and sand pit for which residents can gain access on payment of a modest annual fee, with gate access directly opposite the property.

The West End offers plenty of local amenities with an eclectic mix of independent businesses tucked away on William Street, a charming, cobbled lane, and along Queensferry Street. It is conveniently positioned just a short walk to the city’s business and financial district as well as the main retail and entertainment thoroughfares of George and Princes Street.

There are many world-class art galleries, museums and historic attractions within easy reach and the National Gallery of Modern Art just a short stroll from the property. The scenic Water of Leith Walkway is also easily accessible and connects to cosmopolitan Stockbridge, renowned for its vibrant village atmosphere, weekly market, independent food shops and cafes.

The area is well served with supermarkets including a Sainsbury’s Local on Shandwick Place and a Marks & Spencer Food Hall at nearby Haymarket Station whilst there is a Waitrose at Comely Bank and a Sainsbury’s superstore within Craigleith Retail Park, a short drive away.

There are plenty of leisure and recreational facilities in the locality including the members only Drumsheugh Victorian Baths, the Grange Cricket & Tennis Club and Edinburgh Sports Club.

The property sits within the catchment area for Roseburn Primary School and Craigmount High School while there are many private schooling options available locally including Fettes College, The Edinburgh Academy, Erskine Stewart’s Melville School (ESMS) and St George’s School.

Travel links are close by at Haymarket Railway Station that offers regular train services to both major cities in Scotland and England. There are bus and tram links from Haymarket to the city centre in one direction and Edinburgh International Airport to the other. The property within easy reach of the City Bypass that links into Central Scotland’s motorway network, the A1 to East Lothian and the Queensferry Crossing to Fife and beyond.

DESCRIPTION:

Ground Floor

Entrance Vestibule: The building door opens into a grand and welcoming entrance vestibule, with period features and tiled floor.

Entrance Hallway: The front door opens to a spacious entrance hallway giving access to the fully refurbished accommodation.

Kitchen/Living/Dining Room: Through a traditional pediment door, the property benefits from a magnificent open plan space, replete in period features yet is meticulously refurbished and finished to an exceptionally high standard. This spectacular room boasts a highly decorative ceiling, elegant panelling and is bathed in natural light due to its south facing aspect through its large curved bay window, looking over the central gardens. Affording spacious accommodation, the room benefits from an eReflex 55 electric fire with hearth and marble surround and bespoke cast-iron radiators.

There is a well-equipped kitchen with Dekton worktop kitchen island and power points with breakfasting bar, offering plentiful preparation space. Supplied by Riddle and Coghill, this next125 kitchen offers top quality Miele integrated appliances including fridge freezer (with ice maker), dishwasher, oven and microwave oven. Additionally, the kitchen offers a Quooker boiling water tap.

Principal Bedroom: The property presents an immaculate and commodious principal bedroom boasting ornate cornicing, elegant panelling and two refurbished sash and case windows. With two cast iron radiators, this charming room features an eReflex 55 electric fire with hearth and marble surround. Additionally, the principal bedroom affords an integrated storage cupboard and ample space for furniture.

Double Bedroom Two: The second double bedroom features refurbished sash and case window and cast-iron radiator. There is also a cupboard which houses the combi boiler.

Shower Room: The apartment offers a luxurious and bespoke three-piece suite shower room, supplied and installed by Boscolo Bathrooms. Finished to an immaculately high spec, this shower room comprises a walk-in shower with shower seat, wash hand basin and WC with wall mounted storage units.

Utility Room: There is a generously sized utility room including a Bosch washing machine and Bosch tumble dryer. Offering ample internal storage, there is also fitted shelving and power points.

Outgoings

Council Tax Band: E

EPC Rating: C

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.

Special Note

In accordance with Section 21 of the Estate Agent Act 1979, we declare that there is a personal interest in the sale of this property. The property is being sold by a person who is related to a member of staff within the Rettie Group.

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

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. 

Particulars prepared February 2023 - First Issue.