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[Document: File] AN EXCEPTIONAL DOUBLE FRONTED TOWNHOUSE 14 heriot row, new town, edinburgh, midlothian eh3 6hp Location AN EXCEPTIONAL DOUBLE Heriot Row is located in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town which was FRONTED TOWNHOUSE WITH built in the late 18th and early 19th century to a layout based on plans by James Craig. The street was completed by 1808 as part of the GARDEN AND MEWS GARAGING development by the Earl of Moray. Overlooking Queen Street Gardens the property is close to Princes Street and is particularly well located for all amenities in the city centre with excellent shopping in George Street 14 heriot row, new town, and a lovely selection of small boutiques, restaurants and bars in nearby edinburgh, midlothian eh3 6hp Stockbridge. The main financial centre is within easy walking distance, as are Waverley and Haymarket Stations. 4 elegant reception rooms study 6 bedrooms 2 bathrooms kitchen/breakfast room utility room and wc self contained lower ground floor flat walled garden former coach house and mews garaging and hay loft cellar storage 7216 sq ft EPC rating = E Property Description General Remarks 14 Heriot Row is an exceptional double fronted A Listed townhouse set Fixtures and Fittings All fitted carpets, blinds and white goods are over 4 main floors with garden and mews garage to the rear. It is included in the sale. understood that 13 & 14 Heriot Row were the first houses to be built on Listing The property is A listed and situated with the New Town Heriot Row and they were designed by Architect Robert Reid. It offers Conservation Area. exceptional entertaining space, with a grand double entrance hall with Home Report & Energy Performance A copy of the full Home Report two screens of columns and a magnificent first floor drawing room with a and Energy Performance Certificate is available on request. beautiful late Adam type oval patterned ceiling. The drawing room has Possession To be by mutual agreement. three full height windows overlooking Queen Street Gardens and is linked Offers Offers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the by double doors to an ante room with a handsome fireplace. There is a Selling Agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective formal dining room on the ground floor, along with a sitting room, a study, purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents the kitchen and a cloakroom. The family bedrooms and bathrooms are following inspection. located on the first and second floors. Purchase price Within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives a deposit To the rear is a walled garden with stone built mews which formerly of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid. The deposit will be non- provided a hay store and coach house and provides parking for three returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for cars. The mews offers refurbishment potential and could be converted to reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents provide further accommodation, home office or studio with garaging. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills – Strictly by appointment with The mews can be accessed from the garden and Northumberland Street Savills - 0131 247 3700. South West Lane. CPT113015 floorplans Main House gross internal area: 670.37 sq m, 7216 sq ft (including WC & Stores) Garages gross internal area: 60.57 sq m, 652 sq ft Savills Edinburgh [email protected] 0131 247 3700 savills.co.uk Important notice: Savills, 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 here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. .
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