Summary of Accommodation:

Ground Level: Entrance Hall, Drawing Room, Principal Bedroom and en suite, Double Bedroom Two, Double Bedroom Three, Bathroom, Hall Utility Cupboard

Lower Ground Level: Dining-Kitchen, Sitting Room/Home Office/Bedroom Four, Study/Bedroom Five, Bathroom, Hall Two Hall Utility Cupboards and Under-Stair Storage

Outdoor space: Private Garden, Cellars, Resident Permit Parking, Right of access to Drumsheugh Gardens subject to a modest annual fee

SITUATION:

Drumsheugh Gardens is situated within the New Town Conservation Area and has a prime, central location in the heart of the UNESCO-listed Scottish capital. The property looks across to Drumsheugh Gardens, a private residents’ garden that is exclusive to owners for a small annual fee. The gardens are well maintained and have an active garden committee that organises maintenance, floral planting, and social events.

The fashionable West End is well served by local amenities with a wide selection of independent businesses nearby including boutiques, restaurants, cafes and bars. There is a Sainsbury’s Local on nearby Shandwick Place, a Waitrose in Comely Bank and a Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s superstore in the Craigleith Retail Park, a short drive away.

The property is conveniently placed to access Princes Street and George Street (the main shopping and entertainment thoroughfares) and many of the city’s world -class museums, art galleries and historic attractions are within walking distance.

The Water of Leith Walkway, a scenic riverside path, is easily accessible from where you can access the Modern Art Galleries and Murrayfield Rugby Stadium in one direction and to the popular neighbourhood of Stockbridge in the other. Stockbridge is renowned for its vibrant village atmosphere, weekly market, restaurants, and cafes. It borders Inverleith Park, a large public park with community tennis courts and a children’s play park, and The Royal Botanic Gardens.

There are plenty of recreational and leisure facilities in the locality with Drumsheugh Baths, a historic Victorian swimming pool, on the doorstep whilst the Edinburgh Sports Club and The Grange Cricket & Tennis Club are within easy reach.

The property sits in the catchment area for Flora Stevenson’s Primary School and Broughton High School and there are plenty of private schooling options available locally including Fettes College, The Edinburgh Academy, Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools (ESMS) and St George’s School.

Drumsheugh Gardens lies within walking distance of Haymarket Station, where you can board services to Scotland and England, as well as regular bus and tram services to Edinburgh International Airport. Nearby is Queensferry Road which links into road connections to the Queensferry Crossing to Fife and beyond as well as to Scotland’s central motorway network.

DESCRIPTION:

The property is entered through a communal door and secure entry system, into a grand entrance vestibule boasting original period features including beautiful ornate cornicing and wooden flooring. The property is also accessible via a private door on the lower ground level.

Ground Level

Entrance Hall: grand, welcoming entrance hall boasting original period features in its intricate cornicing and high ceilings.

Drawing Room: beautiful south facing drawing room with magnificent bay window overlooking Drumsheugh Gardens, ornate cornice work, gas fire with slate hearth and wooden surround, ample space for furniture.

Principal Bedroom: commodious principal bedroom, two three doored fitted wardrobes, fully refurbished en suite, with underfloor heating, elegantly tiled with shower, wash hand basin and WC, wall mounted storage units, feature fireplace with slate hearth and wooden surround, ornate cornice work, garden view.

Double Bedroom Two: double bedroom with fitted wardrobe and window seat.

Double Bedroom Three: double bedroom with space for free standing furniture.

Bathroom: original cast iron bathtub with handheld shower, separate shower unit, wash hand basin and WC, wall mounted storage units.

Hall Utility Cupboard: spacious hall utility cupboard with plumbed in Bosch washing machine, fitted shelving and lighting, access to large loft space.

Lower Ground Level:

Accessed by stairs with wooden balustrade to spacious hallway with ample wall fitted book shelving

Dining-Kitchen: capacious, fully refurbished dining-kitchen with under floor heating, gas fire with wooden surround, refurbished double glazed windows, bench seat with storage. Features wall and floor mounted storage, a large kitchen island with sink and further storage units. Fixed display shelving. Top quality appliances include Bosch induction hob and extractor, Bosch double oven and Neff fridge, Siemens dishwasher and, freezer. Ample space for dining.

Sitting Room/ Double Bedroom Four: sitting room benefitting from two built in storage cupboards with fitted shelving, can be utilised as fourth bedroom.

Study/Bedroom Five: fifth bedroom offering floor to ceiling fitted cupboards with wall mounted shelving, currently utilised as a study.

Bathroom: elegant three-piece bathroom suite with shower, wash hand basin and WC.

Hall Utility Cupboards: two further utility cupboards.

Under Stair Storage: under stair storage cupboard with fitted shelving.

Outdoor Space:

Garden: accessed via the dining-kitchen, the property benefits from a landscaped private garden to the rear of the property offering the opportunity for al fresco dining.

Cellars: the property benefits from four private cellars offering ample external storage. Three of the four cellars have lighting and power sockets. The cellars are currently utilised as: an external utility with a sink and space for free standing appliances, bin cupboard, storeroom/work room and extra external storage.

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: C

Tenure: Freehold

Postcode

EH3 7RN

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

Particulars prepared January 2023 – First Issue.