1 (2F3) West Montgomery Place

Hillside, Edinburgh, EH7 5EZ

Gavin Smith

Associate Director

0131 624 4081

gavin.smith@rettie.co.uk

Maria Ponte

Senior Sales Negotiator

0131 624 9085

maria.ponte@rettie.co.uk

Hillside, Edinburgh, EH7 5EZ

1 Receptions
2 Beds
1 Baths
506 Sq ft

Situated on the second floor of a traditional tenement in the popular area of Hillside, 2F3, 1 West Montgomery Place offers a great opportunity to acquire a two‑bedroom, second floor apartment brimming with classic period appeal such as high ceilings, elegant cornicing, and sash and case windows.  Adding to its appeal, residents benefit from a well‑maintained communal garden and permit‑holder on‑street parking, alongside the convenience of being within easy strolling distance of Leith Walk and Broughton Street’s vibrant cafés, the renowned St James Quarter, and excellent tram and bus connections to the city centre.

Now in need of a degree of  modernisation, this charming 2-bedroom property will appeal to a variety of buyers such as first time buyers, professional couples, those looking for a city pied-a-terre or as a buy-to-let investment.

Gavin Smith

Associate Director

0131 624 4081

gavin.smith@rettie.co.uk

Maria Ponte

Senior Sales Negotiator

0131 624 9085

maria.ponte@rettie.co.uk

Summary of Accommodation

Shared Entry and Communal Stair
Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Principal Bedroom, Bedroom Two, Shower Room, Hall Storage Cupboard
Communal Residents Garden to the Rear
On-street Residents Permit Parking

General Remarks & Information

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.

Services:

Mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).

Viewing:

By appointment through Edinburgh. 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. Email: edinburghsales@rettie.co.uk Tel: 0131 220 4160

Offers:

Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. 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.

Council Tax Band:

B

EPC Rating:

E

Postcode:

EH7 5EZ

Tenure:

Freehold

Particulars Prepared:

August 2025

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, OnTheMarket and The London Office.

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.

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.
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.
  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.

Location

West Montgomery Place lies in the highly desirable area of Hillside, just to the northwest of Edinburgh’s city centre, a stone’s throw from the Balmoral Hotel end of Princes Street, peacefully situated between Leith Walk and Easter Road, both bustling with artisan shops, cafés and restaurants. There are several local supermarkets, including Tesco and Sainsburys on Leith Walk (2-3mins walk), Lidl on Easter Road, Tesco Superstore on Duke Street and Sainsburys at the Meadowbank Shopping Park. The city’s financial, business, historic and shopping districts are close to hand as is the Scottish Parliament.

The property is superbly situated to take advantage of the best of Edinburgh – it lies just a short distance from the Playhouse Theatre, offering an excellent programme of shows throughout the year and the Omni Centre, which boasts a multi-screen cinema, numerous dining options and a Nuffield Health gym with 25m swimming pool. Edinburgh’s renowned art galleries, museums and tourist attractions are also in close proximity.

Leith’s thriving Shore area is nearby – home to The Kitchin, Fishers in the City, The Chop House and many more trendy bars, bistros, restaurants and coffee shops and also Ocean Terminal, offering excellent shopping, dining and recreational facilities.

In addition, the new Meadowbank Sports centre is close by as is the £1bn St James Quarter retail, leisure and residential development. The property lies a short distance from numerous recreational facilities and green open spaces including Leith Links and Holyrood Park.

The property benefits from excellent transport connections, with Waverley Train Station approximately half a miles away. Frequent bus services operate from London Road and Elm Row, and the new tram extension now connects Edinburgh Airport to Newhaven, with stops within walking distance.

Contact us

    Gavin Smith

    Associate Director

    0131 624 4081

    gavin.smith@rettie.co.uk

    Maria Ponte

    Senior Sales Negotiator

    0131 624 9085

    maria.ponte@rettie.co.uk