Flat 33, 2 Barnton Avenue West, Edinburgh, EH4 6EB

The property

This bright 2 bedroom first floor flat forms part of a modern privately owned retirement development situated in Edinburgh's highly desirable district of Barnton. The property is accessed via a secure entrance with stairs and a passenger lift to all floors and is factored by Hanover Housing. The internal accommodation comprises:- entrance hallway with two large storage cupboards; spacious lounge/dining room featuring a fantastic bay window, providing excellent natural light; bright kitchen fitted with floor and wall mounted units with co-ordinating work surfaces; two bedrooms with built-in storage/wardrobes and a shower room. Further benefits include double glazing, electric heating, ample communal parking and beautifully maintained communal garden grounds. The complex is made up of 38 one, two and three bedroom flats, situated over three levels and offers a safe and secure environment with a House Manager and 24-hour emergency call line facility. There is also a 'sitting room' area within the entrance Foyer which is often used for Residents' coffee mornings etc. A monthly service charge of £199 is currently in place (this is reviewed annually), which covers lift maintenance and insurance, heating to communal areas, upkeep of the communal grounds, buildings insurance, the 24-hour emergency pull cord system within each apartment (one per room), and the services of the on-site Manager between 8:30 am and 1:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Prospective purchasers are accepted from 60 years of age. Barnton is one of Edinburgh's most sought-after areas, being surrounded by open countryside and located only a few miles from the city centre. Recreational facilities include the Drumbrae Leisure Centre, the exclusive David Lloyd Gym, the Edinburgh Zoo, Murrayfield Rugby Stadium and Ice Rink and the renowned Royal Burgess Golfing Society. Excellent shopping facilities are available locally including a Sainsbury's Local on Whitehouse Road and a Tesco Metro at nearby Davidson's Mains. Larger retail stores can be found a short drive away at the Gyle Shopping Centre, Hermiston Gate, and the Craigleith Retail Park which also has a Sainsbury's supermarket. The area also has excellent bus routes into the city centre, and the city bypass and M8 are within close proximity giving access to the Edinburgh International Airport, Forth Road Bridge and central motorway network. Schooling is widely available with Cramond Primary School and the Royal High School in the state sector, and private options including Cargilfield Preparatory School, Fettes College, and Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools (Longest & Widest) Entrance Hall - 10'05" x 6'11" Lounge/Dining Room - 17'03" x 14'08" Kitchen - 9'08" x 8'06" Bedroom 1 - 16'07" x 8'05" Bedroom 2 - 13'01" x 7'02" Shower Room - 6'06" x 5'09" EXTRAS: Existing floor coverings, blinds, curtains & white goods. RATING: C PRICE: Offers Over £170,000:- & ANDERSON 2 MARKET STREET BO'NESS EH51 9AD TEL: 01506 822727 FAX: 01506 828066 Strictly by appointment with Selling Agents. Prospective purchasers are advised to have their interest noted through their Solicitor as soon as possible in the event of an early closing date being set for the receipt of Offers. The seller reserves the right to accept an Offer without referral to any note of interest. These presents are believed to be correct but no representations are made and they do not form part of any contract. The floor plan and measurements are indications only and should not be depended upon. Offerers must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy. Please note that the systems/services referred to have not been tested by our clients or their agents and no warranty will be given as to their condition.