2 bed retirement property for sale in Blackford

Property highlight: The property is perfect for somebody downsizing and looking to stay in the area. Move in condition.

A well-presented second floor flat part of a sought after retirement development in the desirable Blackford district of the City, a short journey to the south of Edinburgh City Centre and within walking distance to a range of local amenities. The property is perfect for somebody downsizing and looking to stay within the area and the move-in accommodation comprises:- Shared secure entry. Stairs & lift to upper levels. Reception hall with excellent walk-in storage & further storage cupboard. Attractive & good sized living room/dining room with open outlook. Fitted kitchen with appliances. Generously proportioned double bedroom with two sets of built in mirrored wardrobes. Further double bedroom with built in mirrored wardrobes. Wet room with electric shower. Electric heating. Double glazing. Well-maintained communal grounds. Residents’ parking. Visitors parking. House manager. 24 hour care line system. Communal lounge & kitchen. LOCATION: Blackford is a sought after area to the south of the city. There are 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 is also a wide range of amenities available, including a post office and Avenue Store within 100m, Newington library, the popular Dominion Cinema, Churchill Theatre, together with leisure and golf (Craigmillar Park Golf Club) facilities and the Reid Memorial Church is across the road. The flat is also well-placed for lots of walks and open spaces include 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 by-pass and beyond. NOTE: The development is factored by Trinity Factors with an approximate charge of £2,100 per annum. This covers the maintenance of all the communal areas, the blocks 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 communal repair slush fund.