1 bed retirement property for sale in Balerno

Opportunity to acquire a 70% share equity, of a tastefully presented, one-bedroom, dual aspect, second-floor flat, forming part of a modern, factored, sheltered housing development. Conveniently located in the desirable village centre of Balerno, southwest of Edinburgh city centre. This is a Sheltered Housing development and, as such, prospective purchasers are buying a 70% share (in the form of a shared equity interest) and the right to occupancy and Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association retains the remaining 30%. Subject to approval by Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association. Applicants must be capable of independent living and must be at least 60 years of age. Interested parties should contact Hanover if they require any information on the ownership. Interested parties should note that any successful purchaser is required to pay an incoming purchaser fee of 0.5% of the price agreed to Hanover. The seller is required to pay an outgoing seller fee of 1% of the price to Hanover. Comprises an entrance hall, living room, kitchen, double bedroom, box/store room and a shower room. Features include a secluded end-of-terrace position, fresh decor throughout, a fitted kitchen with new flooring, a newly fitted modern shower suite, and excellent storage provision. In addition, there is electric heating, double glazing, TV and phone points, a secured entry system, and private residents' parking. Managed by Hanover Housing Scotland Limited with a part-time house manager within the development, 24-hour link to care line, landscaped grounds and communal garden areas. The entrance hall affords access to each room within the property, and features a secure entry phone handset and superb storage provision with a walk-in box/store room and a further built-in cupboard. Set to the front, with a dual aspect allowing plentiful natural light, the spacious living room offers space for both lounge and dining furniture; whilst to the rear, the kitchen is fitted with traditional units, stone effect worktops, a sink with drainer, a tiled surround, and new wood effect flooring. A spacious bedroom is set to the front, whilst to the rear, completing the accommodation, a newly fitted shower suite includes a large shower cubicle with a mains mixer, modern panel splash walls, wood effect flooring and a ladder-style radiator. A 360 Virtual Tour is available online.