Description
** NEW TO THE MARKET **
3 East Claremont Street is a three-bedroom, main door, A-listed Georgian conversion designed by Thomas Bonnar (d. 1847) who was a Scottish interior designer and architect of note, working in the Edinburgh area - he is particularly remembered for his outstanding ceilings.
The property has been sympathetically refurbished throughout by the current owners and offers flexible and spacious accommodation with a plethora of stunning period features including intricate cornicing and plasterwork, varnished original wooden floors, original fireplaces, sash and case windows with working shutters, and Edinburgh presses. Combining traditional with contemporary design seamlessly, the property boasts two modern luxury bathrooms and WC, custom made breakfasting kitchen with integrated appliances, and a wall-to-wall bespoke bookcase with ladder access located in the dining room/third bedroom together with excellent storage throughout. Presented in walk-in condition, this property will suit a variety of buyers.
East Claremont Street is located on the eastern edge of Edinburghs historic New Town that forms part of the citys UNESCO World Heritage site. It is just a short stroll to the vibrant and cosmopolitan Broughton Street that offers independent shops, food stores, restaurants and cafes. Also close by is the brand-new St James Quarter, an upmarket mixed-used retail and entertainment complex, and the shops along George Street and Princes Street, the citys main shopping thoroughfare.
The area is well served with local amenities and there is a large Tesco superstore in Canonmills, just a five-minute walk away. In terms of recreational and leisure offerings, there is a multi-screen cineplex and a Nuffield Health Club & Gym at the Omni Centre on Greenside Place where you will also find The Playhouse Theatre.
The property is situated close to George V Park from where you can access an extensive network of walking and cycle pathways whilst the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Inverleith Park and the Water of Leith walkway are all within easy reach.
East Claremont Street falls within the catchment area for Broughton Primary School, Drummond Community High School and St Marys RC Primary School with private schooling options available nearby at Fettes College, The Edinburgh Academy, George Heriots School and St Georges Girls School.
Within close proximity, there is an extensive range of train and bus services that run from both Waverley Station and Edinburgh Bus Station whilst there are excellent bus and tram services from St Andrews Square to Edinburgh International Airport. The A1 to East Lothian is easily accessible as is the City By-pass that links into Central Scotlands motorway network.
Summary of Accommodation:
Entrance Vestibule, Hall, Sitting Room, Principal Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom, Shower Room, Breakfasting Kitchen, Double Bedroom Two, Dining Room/Bedroom Three, Various storage cupboards.
EPC: C
Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold
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