1 bed retirement property for sale in Inverleith

Beautifully presented one bed second floor retirement apartment offering secure living in a quiet cul-de-sac setting, very close to varied local shops and regular bus services. This true walk-in condition flat boasts neutral tone decor and floor coverings, stylish modern fittings and a quiet aspect facing to the rear of the building. A southerly outlook from each room allows maximum natural light and includes a restricted view of the nearby playing fields and across to Arthurs Seat. The accommodation comprises a public room with ample floor space for both seating and dining, smartly fitted kitchen featuring white gloss units and contrasting worktops, double sized bedroom, contemporary style shower-room with mixer shower and wetwalls, and hallway with storage cupboard with light. Modern, fully programmable Dimplex heaters in the public room and bedroom, plus double glazing, ensure comfort and warmth. Homescott House is a popular retirement development managed by FirstPort. Every effort has been made to create a secure and supportive environment for the residents, who can enjoy their independence with peace of mind knowing that assistance can be provided if required. A House Manager is based at the development Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, supplemented by a 24 hour call line service to Apello. Emergency pull cords are located in the living/dining room and bedroom, together with a speaker unit in the hall. Access into the building, which is served by 2 passenger lifts to all floors, is by way of a secure entryphone system. There is a recently refurbished residents’ lounge for socialising and also a guest suite, which can be booked for use by family and friends for a modest charge. Rubbish chutes are located on the upper floors, with a recycling room at ground floor level. There's also a laundry room with washer/dryer and ironing facilities. To the rear of the building is a private car park for the development for use by residents, family, friends, carers, tradesmen etc on a first come first served basis. Residents can apply to the House Manager for an under cover parking permit depending on availability. Residents are accepted from 60 years of age and for couples one must be at least 60 and the other at least 55. Features include: Entrance hallway with store cubpoard • Sunny twin window living room • Attractively fitted kitchen • Double bedroom • Modern shower-room • Double glazing • Dimplex Quantum Intelligent electric heating • Smoke alarms to flat and building • Security entryphone system • Residents lounge • Laundry room and guest suite • Rubbish chute and recycling room • Residents' and visitors parking • Well maintained communal gardens • House Manager • 24 hour Apello alarm service. Factor: Twice yearly payments, last one was £1,299.