1 bed retirement property for sale in Portobello

Property highlight: Beautiful retirement flat in prime location

Forming part of a sought-after McCarthy & Stone later life development in the ever popular district Portobello, this lovely first floor flat offers stylish and spacious accommodation in a prime location. Charming communal grounds lead to the development entrance, which has a welcoming lounge area and offers lift and stair access. On the first floor, the front door to the flat opens into a hallway with a generous store room. The sitting room enjoys a sunny south-easterly aspect with a patio door open to a Juliet balcony. The room allows ample space for a dining area and conveniently leads through to the kitchen. Fitted with modern wall and base cabinets, the kitchen is replete with an electric hob and cooker hood, oven, and dishwasher. The double bedroom offers a generous footprint and has the added benefit of a walk-in closet. Completing the accommodation is a three-piece shower room with a walk-in shower. The property is heated by way of electric heating and the windows are double-glazed. A House Manager works from the development, supplemented by a 24 hour call line service. There is a residents' lounge and guest suite, which can be booked for use by family and friends. The shared gardens are beautifully kept, with mature plants and shrubs, along with seating areas. Residents also have use of a private car park. An age limit does apply, whereby a single resident has to have reached 60 years of age, but in the case of a couple, one can be 60 and the other 55. Factor: the current appointed factor is McCarthy & Stone. There is a monthly fee of (approx.) £182, which includes common buildings insurance. The charming seaside district of Portobello is a highly sought-after area of Edinburgh with its Promenade and long sandy beach. The open spaces of Rosefield Park, Figgate Burn and Public Park and Portobello Golf Course are situated in the vicinity with Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat close by. There are excellent and varied shopping facilities and amenities immediately to hand on Portobello High Street which cater for everyday needs. There are also two major supermarkets within a short drive, as well as additional facilities at Fort Kinnaird. Several major bus routes pass nearby, giving easy access into Edinburgh city centre and this location is particularly convenient for access on to the City Bypass. Excellent schooling is represented in both the state and the private sector.