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2 bed retirement property for sale in Blackford

39/20 Blackford Avenue, Blackford, EH9 3HN
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ESPC Chartered Firm
Total Floor Area 64m²
Council Tax Band E
Energy Rating B
Tenure Freehold
Key features
  • Fabulous corner living room with south-west facing aspect.
  • Fitted kitchen with appliances.
  • Generously proportioned double bedrooms with two sets of built-in mirrored wardrobes.
  • Further double bedrooms with built-in mirrored wardrobes.
  • Modern fitted shower room.
  • Shared secure entry. Stairs & lift to upper levels.

Property highlight: House manager. 24hr Careline. Communal lounge and kitchen. Residents and visitors parking.

A second floor flat forming part of a sought-after retirement development in the prestigious Blackford district of the city, within walking distance of a range of local amenities, and a short journey to the south of Edinburgh City Centre. The property would be ideal for somebody downsizing and looking to stay within the area and the generous living accommodation comprises: -Shared secure entry. Stairs & lift to upper levels. Reception hall with storage. Fabulous corner living room with south-west facing aspect. Open outlook to front. Fitted storage. Fitted kitchen with appliances. Generously proportioned double bedrooms with two sets of built-in mirrored wardrobes. Further double bedrooms with built-in mirrored wardrobes. Modern fitted shower room. Electric Heating. Double glazing. 24-hour careline system. House manager. Communal lounge and kitchen. Waste disposal unit on 2nd floor. Communal bin facility on ground floor. Well maintained communal gardens. Residents parking. Visitors parking. Blackford is a sought after area in the South of the city with great links to Morningside, the Grange and Marchmont, with their excellent range of supermarkets, independent shops, coffee shops, restaurants, bars and speciality food stores. Cameron Toll shopping centre is also a short drive away. There are also a wide range of amenities available, including a library in Morningside, the very popular Dominion Cinema & Church Hill Theatre, together with leisure & golf (Craigmillar Park Golf Club) facilities. The flat is also well placed for lots of walks and open spaces including Blackford Hill & Pond and The Hermitage. There is easy access both into town via the numerous bus services and out of town to the city bypass and beyond. NOTE: The development is factored by Trinity Factors with approximate charge of £2000 per annum. This covers the maintenance of all the communal areas, the block’s building insurance, 24-hour careline system and house manager. Please note single occupants must be aged 60 and in the case of a couple, one person must be at least 60 while the other 55 years of age. 1% of the purchase price is payable by the buyer to Trinity Factors to go towards a common repair slush fund

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Blackford, Edinburgh South at a glance*

  • Average selling price

    £396,690

  • Median time to sell

    22 days

  • Average % of Home Report achieved

    102.6%

  • Most popular property type

    2 bedroom flat

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* Figures are based on properties marketed and sold through ESPC. Home Report valuations relate to properties where the Home Report was available on espc.com. Figures relate to the 12 month period ending on 31/03/2025

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