20 Craiglea Place, Edinburgh, EH10 5QD

The property

A freshly presented South facing first floor retirement flat forming part of a sought-after development in the prestigious Morningside district of the city, a short journey to the main thoroughfare of Morningside itself and also the City Centre. The property would be ideal for somebody downsizing and looking to stay within the area with its prime location offering excellent shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance. The flat is perfectly positioned within the development with quick and easy access to the resident’s car park. The move in accommodation comprises:- Shared secured entry. Stairs & lift to upper levels. Reception hall with excellent storage. Attractive living room/dining room with bay window. Feature fireplace. Good sized kitchen with appliances. Two generously proportioned double bedrooms with built in mirrored wardrobes. Shower room. Electric heating. Double glazing. Well maintained communal grounds. Resident’s parking. House Manager. Communal Lounge. 24-hour careline system and pull cords in each room. Fifty metre walk to Craighouse Estate. Morningside is an extremely popular area in the south of the city which offers an excellent range of supermarkets (including Waitrose and M&S Simply Food), independent retailers, coffee shops and speciality food stores. There are also numerous bars & restaurants available in Morningside and nearby Bruntsfield. There are superb amenities a short bus ride away, including the library, the well renowned independent Dominion Cinema & Church Hill Theatre. There are also a range of gyms and leisure facilities a short drive away, together with The Merchants of Edinburgh and Braid Hills golf courses. Residents can acquire a yearly social membership to The Merchants of Edinburgh golf club and gain access to the club facilities and benefits including preferential rates on food and drink. The flat is also well placed for lots of walks and open spaces including Craiglockhart Hill and Braidburn Valley Park. There is easy access both into Morningside and the city centre, via the numerous bus services, and out of town to the city bypass and the motorway network beyond. The development is factored by Viewpoint Housing at an approximate charge of £178 per calendar month. This covers the cost of the maintenance of all the communal areas, the blocks buildings insurance, house manager and the 24 hour careline system. Residents must be at least 60 years old and demonstrate that they can live independently or, if a couple, at least one must be 60 years old and the other at least 55. They must be approved by Viewpoint Housing Association prior to purchase.