1 bed retirement property for sale in Balerno

Property highlight: Ideal for somebody downsizing and looking to stay in the area. Close to local amenities.

A well-presented and rarely available terraced bungalow situated within a popular retirement development in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh. There is a range of local amenities within Balerno itself and the property is a short journey to the southwest of the Edinburgh City Centre. Ideal for somebody downsizing and looking to stay in the area, the accommodation comprises: - Entrance vestibule with storage. South facing Attractive & good-sized living room with feature fire. Inner hallway with good-sized storage cupboard. Access to attic storage space. Modern fitted kitchen with appliances.Access to communal garden at rear. Contemporary fitted shower room. Electric heating. Double glazing. Well-maintained south facing patio to the front of the property. External lockup storage cupboard. Communal courtyard to front. Communal green and drying area at rear. Residents parking. LOCATION: Balerno is a popular and quiet semi-rural residential area which lies a few miles southwest of Edinburgh city centre. It has a pleasant rural village feel, with an active community and excellent local amenities including the Mill café and local church, with more extensive shopping facilities available at nearby Hermiston Gait and the Gyle Shopping Centre. The area is well served for a variety of recreational and leisure facilities including the Bloomiehall Park, Pentland Hills Regional Park, the Water of Leith Walkway & Cycle Path, golf courses at Baberton and Kingsknowe, local sports, tennis, and bowling clubs. Transport links are excellent with the City Bypass, linking with Edinburgh International Airport, the Forth Road Bridge/Queensferry Crossing, and the main motorway networks nearby. Regular buses run to and from the city centre and surrounding areas, as well as Curriehill Railway station which is nearby. NOTE: The development is factored by Myreside Management at an approximate charge of £80 per calendar month. This covers all the maintenance of the communal areas within the development and also the buildings insurance. Please note that individuals must be over 60 years of age to purchase. If the property is purchased by a couple, then one must be over 60 years of age and the other must be at least 55 years of age. The purchasers must be capable of living independently.