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2F-01 Polwarth Terrace EH11 2F-01 Polwarth Terrace EH11 a Charming Two Bedroom, Second Floor Flat, Located in the Popular Merchiston Area 2F-01 Polwarth Terrace EH11 2F-01 Polwarth Terrace EH11 A charming two bedroom, second floor flat, located in the popular Merchiston area. Location Polwarth Terrace is a prime residential street in the heart of Merchiston, south of Edinburgh’s bustling city centre. The area has a vibrant and prosperous community with handsome houses and a wide variety of shops, restaurants and recreational facilities nearby. Within easy reach are several golf courses, tennis clubs and bowling greens. In addition there are plenty of walking opportunities in the Pentland Hills, Holyrood Park, Braid Hills, Blackford Hill, and the Hermitage of Braid. Edinburgh is renowned for its public and private sector 2 1 2 schooling, and notable schools such as George Watson’s College, George Heriot’s and Merchiston Castle School are all within easy reach. The city by-pass is a short drive away, offering direct access to the Forth Road Bridge, Edinburgh International Airport and most arterial routes throughout Scotland and to the South. Description Melville House is home to this excellent two bedroom flat located on the second floor of the building. The spacious flat is charming and well-designed and also benefits from private parking to the rear of the property. The flat is entered via a communal stair that leads up to the 2nd floor landing. On entering the flat, the generous hallway provides access to the two spacious double bedrooms with attractive dormer windows, positioned at the front of the building. At the end of the hallway is the excellently proportioned living room making it a good space for entertaining. Adjacent is the kitchen, fully equipped with plenty of built-in storage and space for a good sized dining table. There is a family bathroom, a larger boiler cupboard and additional storage cupboards completing the accommodation on offer. This is a highly appealing two bedroom property due to its desirable location, private parking and spacious proportions. Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Financial Guarantee/ 958 Sq Ft - 89.00 Sq M Anti Money Laundering This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a All offers to purchase the property (regardless of whether the offer statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice is on a cash basis or subject to loan funding) must be accompanied on the last page of the text of the Particulars. with evidence of Source of Funds. This can be in the form of a bank statement showing the purchase price, a financial reference from a bank/funding source, or confirmation from a solicitor that the purchaser has sufficient funds to complete the purchase. In addition, the purchaser must supply certified copies of his/her passport and 393confirmation9 of residence in terms acceptable under Kitchen/ anti money laundering (AML) legislation. These documents will be Dining required for all individuals who will appear on the title once the Room 12'8'' x 11'7'' transaction is complete. 3.86 x 3.53m N Red boundaryboundary extent of sitesite Bathroom B pertainipertainingng to Melville HousHousee 63550 Store DollsDolls HousHouse existingexisting drivewaydriveway Blue boundaryboundary extent of sitesite propertyproperty pertainingpertaining to Melville CottageCottage pedestriapedestrian rightright of access at 4 to at 1 at 5 Melville CottageCottage Hall e f fenc NurseryNursery nurserynursery o entrancet ine pparkingarking line of fence l 30300 Sitting nursery ggardenarden gardengarden 2 line of fence at 2 Room parking area at 3 Double 5650 16'4'' x 15'7'' 2 Bedroom 2 Double 4.98 x 4.75m Bedroom 1 11'6" x 10'9" entrancentrancee E E C A R R E T H T R A W L O P P O L W A R T H T E R R A C C A R R E T H T R A W L O P to ats 16'3'' x 9'4'' 2,3,42,3,2 3,4 & 5 3.51 x 3.28m line of fence common access to Melvilleelvillele cottagecot loungelounge and parking for ats 4.95 x 2.84m entrance to Melville Cottage parking at 1 60415 Eaves Storage Second Floor Knight Frank Edinburgh We would be delighted to tell you more. 43 80 Queen Street Edinburgh Neil Scott Faith Peden EH2 4NF 0131 222 9600 0131 222 9600 [email protected] [email protected] knightfrank.co.uk SITE PLANPLAN Connecting people & property, perfectly. 0 0.50.5 1m1m 2m2m 3m3m 4m4m 5m5m 6m6m 7m 88mm 9m9m 10m10m Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller’s Solicitors. Important Notice 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (”information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s)or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Particulars dated June 2021. Photographs dated June 2021. Knight Frank is the trading name of Knight Frank LLP. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is at 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN where you may look at a list of members’ names. If we use the term ‘partner’ when referring to one of our representatives, that person will either be a member, employee, worker or consultant of Knight Frank LLP and not a partner in a partnership. If you do not want us to contact you further about our services then please contact us by either calling 020 3544 0692, email [email protected] or post to our UK Residential Marketing Manager at our registered office (above) providing your name and address..
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