16/49 Queen's Road, Edinburgh, EH4 2BY

The property

A well-presented, one-bedroom, second-floor retirement flat in Blackhall, with spacious living accommodation, sociable dining table with views over the manicured communal gardens ideal for squirrel watching, and excellent on-site facilities. There is the additional benefit of private residents' parking. • Second-floor retirement flat • Situated in popular Blackhall • Close to amenities & idyllic walks • On-site manager for assistance • Resident laundry room & lounge • Overnight visitors' accommodation • 24-hour Careline alarm system • Well-presented throughout • Welcoming hall with storage • Generous living/dining room • Well-appointed kitchen • Spacious double bedroom • Modern 3pc shower room • Communal garden grounds • Private residents' parking • Electric heating & double glazing Part of an exclusive McCarthy and Stone development in popular Blackhall, this one-bedroom second-floor retirement flat enjoys a peaceful location close to a wealth of idyllic walks, local amenities, and public transport links. It comes well-presented throughout, plus the retirement apartments offers an on-site manager (working office hours), laundry facilities, overnight visitors' accommodation, and a mutual common room for socialising with neighbours. There is also a 24-hour Careline alarm system, with emergency pull cords in the flat's main accommodation. Accessed via a secure communal entrance and a lift to all floors, the home's front door opens into a welcoming hall with deep storage. Directly ahead is the living/dining room, which has generous dimensions to accommodate comfortable lounge furniture and a table for sociable meals. Here, the pale decor and fitted carpet foster a tranquil and airy ambience, whilst two southeast-facing windows bathe the space in warm afternoon sun. A feature mantelpiece frames the room, adding the final touch for the arrangement of furniture. An open archway leads into the kitchen, which is well-appointed with base and wall cabinets and ample worktop space. It houses an integrated electric hob and oven, with space for a freestanding fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The double bedroom continues the neutral palette and snug carpeting, enhancing a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere. It has a spacious footprint, a built-in mirrored wardrobe, and a beneficial southeast-facing aspect. Completing the flat is a modern three-piece shower room enveloped in white tiling with an attractive mosaic border. Electric heating and double glazing ensure year-round warmth. Externally, there are beautifully-maintained communal garden grounds, as well as private parking for residents and visitors alike. Note: owner occupiers must be at least 60 years of age, or if owner occupiers are a couple, one must be at least 55 years of age and the other 60 years of age or over. Blackhall Offering a wealth of amenities on your doorstep, Blackhall thoroughly deserves its reputation as a desirable and well-connected residential area. Lying to the north west of Edinburgh city centre, it enjoys outstanding transport links, making commuting by car or public transport fast and convenient. Furthermore, it is close to city centre and Craigleith retail park is a 4 minute walk away, boasting Sainsburys, M&S, Boots, Homebase, TK Maxx, Homestore and many more. Nearby Murrayfield golf course is excellent and very popular. For enjoying the great outdoors, Corstorphine Hill is the ideal place for a tranquil stroll and offers lovely views over the city centre. The nearby Gyle Shopping Centre boasts over 40 shops (including an M&S) and various eateries, all indoors. For the sports enthusiast, David Lloyd offers a gym, indoor and outdoor pools, and tennis, badminton, and squash courts. For those needing to travel further afield for work or leisure, Edinburgh International Airport is a 7-minute drive away. The area is also served by regular day and night buses, frequent trains from the South Gyle train station, and excellent road links to the city centre, Glasgow, Fife, and to the south. In addition, Corstorphine provides local state schools at both primary and secondary level, with Edinburgh's leading independent schools easily accessed. Blackhall also benefits from its own rugby, football, and cricket clubs, as well as local golf courses. For those needing to travel further afield for work or leisure, Edinburgh International Airport is a 7-minute drive away. The area is also served by regular day and night buses and trams, frequent trains from the South Gyle train station, and excellent road links to the city centre, Glasgow, Fife, and to the south.