27/409 West Savile Terrace, Edinburgh, EH9 3DT
Sale history
£215,000 in April 2018
The property
An opportunity has arisen to acquire a delightful and spacious third floor flat located in this popular McCarthy & Stone Retirement Development on the south side of the city of Edinburgh. There are spectacular panoramic views from the property and the flat is one of the larger apartments within the development. Within the Blackford area which is some two miles south of the historical and business centre of Edinburgh, there are excellent local facilities for day to day requirements with further extensive shopping outlets at nearby Cameron Toll Centre and at Morningside where Marks & Spencer and Waitrose stores are located. Many buses serve this area leading into the city centre and other parts and for recreational facilities walks can be enjoyed at nearby Blackford Pond/Hill with Craigmillar Park, Queens Park and the Hermitage of Braids within easy reach. The development is also well situated for access to the Edinburgh City Bypass and from there connecting to the central motorway network and the Forth Road Bridge and also in an easterly direction to the A1 and the south. This is a sought after retirement block comprising 96 self contained flats which are served by a lift. For the security of all proprietors, each flat has an entry phone system and an intercom connection to the resident manager within the block. There is an attractive and elegant residents lounge for the use of all who reside in the block and there are laundry facilities provided for the use of the occupants. The flat is extremely spacious with a large lounge/dining room, two generously proportioned double bedrooms, a fitted kitchen and modern shower room. In addition there is a guest suite which may be reserved for residents’ visitors. The factors who manage the development are First Port Property Services Limited and the factoring charges for the two bedroom properties within the block are £33.61p per week. The flat being located on the third floor offers more than usual spacious accommodation for a retirement flat and in addition, the outstanding panoramic views will be enjoyed by the purchaser. Accordingly to appreciate the excellent location of this property, its spacious and elegant accommodation and breathtaking views, early viewing is recommended.
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Entrance reception hall
This is a welcoming entrance to this third floor outstanding apartment and the hall is carpeted with smoke detector, one power point and with a cupboard for hanging coats and storage with the electric meter and fuse box. Fitted carpet, storage radiator.
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Lounge/dining room
6.55 m X 4.65 m / 21'6" X 15'3"
An outstanding room of excellent dimensions elegantly designed for peaceful living with views towards Arthur Seat, there is space for dining and the focal point is a marble mantel with marble hearth below housing an electric fire. There are three double attractive wall lights, two telephone points and ten power points. Fitted carpet and curtains, radiator, double glazed Art Nouveau double glassed doors lead to the kitchen.
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Kitchen
4.3 m X 1.7 m / 14'1" X 5'7"
The kitchen is well fitted with ample wall and base units, stainless steel sink unit and worktops. The sale includes the Bosch fridge, Tricity Bendix oven/hob with extractor and there are five power points and cooker point. Vinyl flooring, wall heater, window facing towards Arthur Seat with blind, and expelier. Annexed to the kitchen is a useful walk in storage cupboard with two power points, shelving housing the hot water tank and with lighting.
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Bedroom 1
5 m X 2.65 m / 16'5" X 8'8"
A very spacious and attractive double bedroom with panoramic views and with the benefit of excellent mirrored wardrobes with exceptional storage space. Two wall lights, plain cornice, fitted carpet and curtains, radiator, five power points.
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Bedroom 2
4.2 m X 3.65 m / 13'9" X 12'0"
With open views, fitted carpet and curtains, wall heater and four power points.
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Shower Room
2.35 m X 1.9 m / 7'9" X 6'3"
A modern shower room with shower within a cubicle designed for the use of older residents with collapsible seating. The shower room is tiled for ease of maintenance and the WC, sink and wash hand basin with vanity unit. Heated towel rail, ceiling light, vinyl flooring, accessories included in the sale.
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