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2 bed retirement property for sale in Morningside

21/8 Balcarres Street, Edinburgh, EH10 5JD
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ESPC Chartered Firm
Council Tax Band F
Energy Rating B
Tenure Freehold

A spacious first floor apartment with lift and south facing balcony which forms part of a well-maintained modern retirement development and enjoys a superb location in the capital’s desirable Morningside area. The development is bordered by spectacular landscaped garden grounds and has all the benefits of a retirement property, including an on-site house manager, communal social areas, a laundry, and a guest suite. Morningside Road is within comfortable walking distance and features a fantastic variety of popular coffee shops, eateries, boutique shops and both a Waitrose and Marks and Spencer’s Food Hall. The accommodation is accessed via secure entry with lifts to all floors and briefly comprises an entrance hallway with a large built-in storage cupboard, bright and spacious reception/dining room with light neutral décor, carpeted floor and direct access to a sunny south facing balcony. Just off the reception you have a well-equipped modern kitchen which has been fitted with a variety of white base and wall units, complete with contrasting worktops, splash tiling and a range of built-in appliances. There is a generous principal bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and modern en-suite with stylish two-piece white suite and walk-in drench shower enclosure. The property concludes with a further good-sized double bedroom, and an additional shower room/guest bathroom located off the hallway. The development offers a safe and secure environment with a House Manager, emergency call line facility, residents’ communal lounge & guest room (bookable by prior arrangement). In addition, private residents parking is available within the immaculately kept communal grounds. Owner-occupiers must be at least 60 years of age, or if owner-occupiers are a couple, one must be 60 or over and the other at least 55 years of age. All residents must be capable of independent living and approved by interview. There is a fee of approximately £366 per month payable to the factor for the management of the building and facilities. There are a variety of beautifully tended communal areas for all residents in the building to enjoy together with off-street permit parking. Council Tax Band - F

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Morningside, Edinburgh South at a glance*

  • Average selling price

    £351,965

  • Median time to sell

    18 days

  • Average % of Home Report achieved

    106.0%

  • Most popular property type

    1 bedroom flat

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* Figures are based on properties marketed and sold through ESPC. Home Report valuations relate to properties where the Home Report was available on espc.com. Figures relate to the 3 month period ending on 30/06/2026

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