NEW TOWN 16A YORK PLACE

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1 NEW TOWN 16A YORK PLACE

2 Fixed Price 349,000 VIEWING: BY APPOINTMENT THROUGH SOLICITORS ON The New Town of the City of Edinburgh is a World Heritage Site of international renown and is, perhaps, the most complete and successful example of nineteenth century town planning in the World. The New Town benefits from fine architecture in open airy spaces with broad streets on a formal Georgian plan. York Place is an extension of the renowned Queen Street and, in both street, most of the original houses remain although some have been converted into commercial use and others divided into more practical apartments. Within the very heart of the City, the flat is in easy walking distance of Princes Street, the most famous shopping street in Edinburgh. Here, there are stunning views looking south, sweeping over the beautiful gardens and up to the Castle. There is a multitude of exceptionally fine facilities on the doorstep. Cultural interests include the National Gallery of Scotland and the Royal Academy in Princes Street. They lead a list of art based galleries and businesses, with the most important concert hall in the City, the Usher Hall, in nearby Lothian Road together with a multi screen cinema. Shopping is as high quality and diverse as anywhere in Scotland. In George Street there is a superb choice of retailers of good quality clothing and in St Andrews Square, a five minute walk from the apartment is Harvey Nichols and nearby Jenners. Behind the Square is a new shopping quarter with international names and labels and this leads on to the St James Centre with a good choice of High Street retailers led by John Lewis. Day to day needs are well met with nearby branches of Tesco at Canonmills and Sainsburyʼs in St Andrews Square. In Broughton Street, at the end of York Place, there is, within a village atmosphere, a delightful choice of individual food retailers including an excellent fishmonger and one of the best butchers in the City. There is a huge choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants to suit every taste, culture and budget within walking distance. At the Omni Centre there is a large multi screen Cinema alongside the Playhouse theatre and eating establishments. Sporting interests include private gyms, public swimming baths and premier league football at nearby Easter Road. Quieter pursuits might include delightful walks in Queen Street Gardens which are privately maintained and access is available for a low annual fee. Transport facilities are excellent. Edinburghʼs local bus service is outstanding, winning regular awards. The new tram network is on the doorstep when it opens in National rail services are based at Waverley Station in Princes Street and the regular express airport bus service is nearby. In due course the tram will connect with the airport. There is a good road connection to the west of the City connecting with the central Scotland motorway network. The property on sale at 16A York Place is a very fine lower ground floor apartment offering flexible, spacious and bright accommodation. Access to the apartment is from a private south facing area with three sub pavement cellars which could be dry lined providing excellent storage. The private front door leads to a small vestibule and onwards into the long graceful hallway that connects to all the rooms. The accommodation comprises a quiet roomy sittingroom with a pleasant outlook over a car parking area to rear. Off the sittingroom is a compact study. The kitchen is in the middle of the apartment and is fully fitted with ample storage, working surfaces and appliances. The master bedroom looks out to the front of the property, has fitted storage and a delightful modern en-suite shower room. The second bedroom looks out to the rear and also has a similar fine en-suite shower room. The third bedroom is another double with a window to the front and the fourth bedroom is a single. The family bathroom is in the middle of the apartment with another contemporary white suite. Gas central heating provides year round flexible comfort. All fitted floor coverings are included in the sale. ACCOMMODATION VESTIBULE The apartment is entered from a private area accessed by staircase from York Place. The floor is tiled and the walls are tiled to three quarter height. There is a lovely Georgian semi circular window over the door. HALL The hallway connects with all the rooms and has a very pleasing, natural ambiance with a timber floor in a dark oak stain. Inset downlighting provides a soft warm atmosphere. Good storage is provided with a walk in store and a deep cupboard. 2 radiators. 3 double power points SITTINGROOM The sittingroom is an excellent size and has a bright outlook to the rear of the building. This area would have been the original garden but City centre needs change and this space is now car parking and mews properties in Dublin Street Lane. This is a room of charm and character with very individual arched and squared wall recesses. There is ample room for a dining table and chairs. Dark stained timber flooring. 5 double power points. 2 radiators. Virgin cable point. Coving to ceiling. Door to Study/Boxroom. KITCHEN The modern fitted kitchen is located in the centre of the apartment. There is an excellent range of fitted floor and wall mounted storage units to almost ceiling height. The doors are in an attractive cherry wood finish. There are ample working surfaces with tiled surrounds. Appliances include a 4 ring gas hob with an extraction hood, very large electric oven with grill, dishwasher, integrated automatic washing machine and a freestanding fridge/freezer. Inset downlighting. Tiled floor. Extraction fan. Radiator. 4 double power points together with spurs for the appliances. BEDROOM 1 This lovely and generously proportioned double bedroom has a bright outlook to the front of the building. The room is entered through an internal hall with a fitted wardrobe. This good area separates the sleeping quarter from the en-suite. The bedroom has a venetian blind, 2 double power points and radiator. EN-SUITE SHOWER/WC The en-suite shower room features a very attractive modern white suite with a large enclosed shower unit with a Mira electric shower. Extraction fan. Square contemporary wash hand basin with chrome fittings. Fitted wall mirror. Radiator. Tiled surfaces to floor and walls to ceiling height. Inset downlighting. BEDROOM 2 The second double bedroom has a quiet outlook to the rear of the apartment. Radiator. 2 double power points. Venetian blind. Door to: EN-SUITE Once again the en-suite features a very attractive modern shower suite in white with tiled floor and walls, a square wash hand basin with chrome fittings and a Mira electric shower. Extraction fan and radiator. BEDROOM 3 The third double bedroom looks out to the front of the apartment and the private area. Venetian blind. Radiator. 2 double power points. BEDROOM 4 The fourth bedroom has a quiet aspect to the front with a high level window. Radiator. Storage recess. 2 double power points. STUDY This handy room can double as storage or a small computer room. There is a window to the side. Venetian blind. Radiator. 2 double power points. Central heating boiler and programmer. FAMILY BATHROOM The family bathroom is in the centre of the apartment. It features a modern 3 piece white suite with a mains powered shower fitted over the bath. Glass shower screen. Tiled floor and tiled walls to ceiling height. Extraction fan. Inset downlighting. PARKING Two private allocated parking spaces and rear entrance to the flat. IN CONCLUSION This property is a very fine spacious apartment set in a historic setting providing ample accommodation for a number of sectors of the market. It would make a lovely family home. Alternatively a busy career minded couple would find every facility they need from dining out to trips to the gym right on the doorstep. It would also appeal greatly to the letting market for long and short term lets. Interior viewing is strongly recommended.

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6 While these particulars are believed to be correct, they do not form part of any agreement or contract. We would draw your attention to the following points: All measurements have been taken with a sonic measurer and are, therefore, approximate. All measurements are taken from the widest points. None of the appliances have been tested by this office and we give no warranty as to their condition. Where the subjects have been altered or extended in any way by the sellers or their predecessors, we are not always in a position to verify, prior to preparation of the schedule of particulars, that all necessary Local Authority consents are available. Confirmation of Council tax bands can be obtained from the City of Edinburgh Council. Interested parties are advised to note interest through a solicitor, so that they are notified of any closing date, and on whose behalf their solicitor may request a copy of the Sellerʼs Home Report. PROPERTY DEPARTMENT 1 INVERLEITH TERRACE, EDINBURGH EH3 5NS TEL: FAX: