221/4 Portobello High Street, Edinburgh, EH15 2AN
Sale history
£125,000 in July 2024
The property
Description This easily managed ground floor retirement apartment is quite literally only yards away from the award-winning sandy beach and promenade. It is well under the average price of similar flats in this popular seaside location. Accommodation (40 sqm) comprises a rear-facing living room with fitted kitchen off, double bedroom and newly transformed shower room. It is part of a former Victorian church (Listed Category C) which was converted/extended to provide 29 flats in 1994. Individuals must be at least 60 years. Worth highlighting is the benefit of emergency care alarm system, entry system, part-time house manager (Monday – Friday 9.00 a.m. – 12 noon) and easy wheelchair access. Electric heating is complemented by timber double glazing. The flat enjoys the use of a communal garden and private off-street car park for the residents. The building occupies a corner site right in the very heart of Portobello and on an extremely well served bus route. A few minutes' walk away is an attractive promenade along which a modern swim centre is located. A large Aldi store, numerous small shops, Scotmid, a bank, chemist, bakers and other social amenities are all immediately accessible. Several parks and recreational pursuits are also immediately accessible. A choice of golf courses and several major supermarkets and retail parks are only a short drive away. Musselburgh is only 2 miles away and Edinburgh 3.5 miles). James Gibb currently manage the complex and there is a monthly maintenance charge of approximately £180.00 which includes Building's insurance. The mortgage valuation is £125,000 and the Home Report is available from the ESPC web site. The Energy Performance Certificate rating is C and the property lies in Council Tax band D. Carpets, oven, hob, hood, fridge, washing machine and curtains/blinds are included in the sale price. To view telephone Agent 0131 229 3399 (07595820611 out with office hours)
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Living Room
3.5 m X 4.18 m / 11'6" X 13'9"
The living room is positioned to rear of the building which is handy for accessing the car park.
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Kitchen
2.77 m X 1.8 m / 9'1" X 5'11"
The kitchen is screened off from the kitchen and provides pleasant cabinets/work tops. There is a built-in oven, hob and hood plus washing machine and fridge.
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Bedroom
3.5 m X 3.1 m / 11'6" X 10'2"
This is a double bedroom with heater
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Shower room
2.34 m X 1.91 m / 7'8" X 6'3"
Newly transformed, this spacious shower room has a new W.C., shower cubicle and wash hand basin.
| Total Floor Area | 40 m2 |
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