1 bed retirement property for sale in Morningside

Property highlight: Ideally suited to someone looking to downsize and stay in the area. Retirement development.

A well-presented second floor flat, part of a popular retirement development in the prestigious Morningside district of the City within walking distance of an excellent range of local amenities. The development is a short journey to the south of Edinburgh City Centre and is perfect for somebody downsizing and looking to stay in a vibrant location with the move-in accommodation comprises:- Shared secure entry. Stairs & lift to upper levels. Reception hall with walk in storage cupboard. Attractive & generously proportioned living room/dining room with Juliet style balcony. Fitted kitchen with appliances off. Good sized double bedroom with built in mirrored wardrobes. Contemporary fitted shower room. New electric heating. Double glazing. Well maintained communal grounds.Residents’ parking.House manager. Laundry room. Resident’s lounge.24 hour careline system. Guest suite. LOCATION: Morningside is a very prestigious area in the south of the city which offers a wide range of supermarkets (including Waitrose and M&S Simply Food), independent retailers, speciality food stores, coffee shops, bars & restaurants. There are superb amenities within a few minutes' walk, including a library, the very popular independent Dominion Cinema & Church Hill Theatre, together with a good range of gyms/leisure facilities & golf courses a short drive away. The flat is also well placed for lots of walks and open spaces including Morningside Park, Hermitage of Braid, Braid Hills, Blackford Hill & Pond and Braidburn Valley Park. There is easy access into town via the numerous bus services, and out of town to the city bypass and the motorway network beyond. NOTE: The development is factored by First Port Scotland at an approximate charge of £1,000 bi-annually. This covers the maintenance of all the communal areas, the house manager, 24 hour care line system and also the blocks’ buildings insurance. A purchaser must be capable of leading an independent lifestyle and will require to attend an interview to confirm their suitability. Age restrictions apply and a sole resident must have reached the age of 60. In respect of a couple, one person must be 60 and the other at least 55 years.