1 bed retirement property for sale in Barnton

This immaculate, one bedroom, ground floor flat, within the exclusive, Retirement Living Plus development by McCarthy & Stone, has an excellent location in the desirable Barnton area in Edinburgh. This development is particularly attractive and has so much to offer residents with well-maintained landscaped, communal grounds, private residents' parking, (with annual charge), a very attractive residents' lounge, restaurant dining facilities, serving lunch daily, a west facing roof terrace, a sun lounge and a balcony. There is also a guest suite for visitors, communal laundry facilities, a scooter and a refuse store, a hair and nail salon and an emergency call system, 24-hour on-site staff cover and lift access to all floors. Activities and social events such as keep fit, art classes, film and social evenings are run within the development throughout the week. This flat has been tastefully decorated throughout and consists of a hall, with generous storage, a lovely bright, spacious dining lounge, with access to the communal garden, a kitchen, with modern fitted units, nice tiling and appliances. There is also a double bedroom, with a fitted wardrobe and a smart bathroom, with a shower area and a separate bath. There are emergency pull cords in each room. The development is factored by Your Life Management Services and there is a monthly common charge of approx. £710.77 and a charge to McCarthy & Stone of 1% of the sale price at the time of re-sale of the property. The successful purchaser will have to receive the approval of McCarthy & Stone as being suitable for independent living before the sale can proceed. Requirement that residents must be at least 70 years of age. If one resident is over 70, a partner can be over 65. Additional services available at an extra cost. The property is situated in a prime residential area of Barnton which is well served by local retailers including a post office, chemists, Tesco metro, wine merchant, coffee shop and bakers. Specialist retailers can be found only a short drive away at The Gyle, Craigleith Retail Park, Hermiston Gait and Corstorphine. A wide range of leisure and recreational facilities are close at hand including The Royal Burgess and Bruntsfield Golf Courses, Drum Brae leisure centre, walks along Cramond and Silverknowes foreshore and the huge variety of galleries, museums, theatres and cinemas on offer in the Capital City. The area is well served by the local public transport system with frequent links to the City Centre and surrounding areas. The City Bypass and Forth Road Bridge are also both within easy travelling distance offering links to Fife, Glasgow and East and West Lothian.