15 BELL PLACE, EDINBURGH, EH3 5HT
1 BEDROOM
Nestled on a peaceful no-through cobbled street, 15 Bell Place presents a rare opportunity to acquire a light-filled and appealing Category B-listed home in the highly desirable Stockbridge Colonies minutes from the Water of Leith.
Approached via a private east-facing garden this charming main-door lower villa boasts desirable east-west-facing accommodation that includes a generously proportioned dining living kitchen flooded with light; a restful and elegant double bedroom overlooking the front garden; and a modern walk-in shower room. A good-sized cupboard adjoining the dining living kitchen offers useful storage.
The historic stone-built Stockbridge Colonies were the first of several to be developed throughout Edinburgh in the mid-19th century. Today, they are much sought-after by people wishing to enjoy the wonderful village-like feel that exists along with the array of fantastic amenities and green spaces on the doorstep.
In just a short walk there are fashionable bars, popular restaurants, bustling cafés, and vibrant independent boutiques to discover whilst those looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle are spoilt for choice with The Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith Park, and The Water of Leith.
Although just a twenty-minute walk, there are regular bus services into the city centre, and it is an excellent location for Edinburgh International Airport and The Queensferry Crossing.
1 PUBLIC ROOM
1 SHOWER ROOM
461 SQ FT
43 SQ M
Property Details & Description
Accommodation
Entrance Vestibule, Hallway, Store Cupboard, Dining Living Kitchen, Double Bedroom, Shower Room
Outside Space
Gated Front Garden mainly decorative stones and established hedging. On-Street Permit Parking
Situation
Stockbridge is a highly desirable area to the north of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed New Town.
15 Bell Place enjoys a coveted yet peaceful location as part of the iconic Stockbridge stone terraced colonies built in the second half of the nineteenth century. Lying next to the Water of Leith, it is within walking distance of the open green spaces of the Royal Botanic Gardens and Inverleith Park.
There are a wide variety of exceptional recreational and leisure facilities within easy reach including the refurbished Victorian swimming baths at Glenogle Swim Centre; the historic Grange Club with tennis, cricket, squash, and hockey; and the award-winning Westwood’s Health Club.
An array of local amenities on and adjacent to Raeburn Place are perfect for daily shopping needs and include a Co-op, Sainsbury’s Local, and a Post Office, along with delis, and a renowned fishmonger and butcher. A popular farmers market takes place each Sunday with global street food, crafts, and artisan produce. Waitrose, Marks and Spencer, and Sainsbury’s are a short drive away at Comely Bank and Craigleith Retail Park respectively.
Popular bars and restaurants include Tom Kitchin’s The Scran and Scallie, Hectors, The Baillie, and The Raeburn.
There are excellent bus services from Raeburn Place into the city centre as well as easy access to the Water of Leith cycle path. The property is situated within easy reach of the City Bypass that links into the Central Scotland motorway network and routes to the north via the Queensferry Crossing.
General Remarks & Information
Services
Gas central heating, mains water, gas and electricity, broadband, telephone, (subject to telephone providers’ regulations.)
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.
Outgoings
Council Tax Band Category: C
EPC Rating: C
Postcode
EH3 5HT
Viewings
Viewing is strictly by appointment through Rettie & Co. 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, Midlothian, 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, 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:
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.
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.
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
Particulars prepared August 2023 – First Issue
