80 Craiglockhart Terrace, Edinburgh, EH14 1BA

The property

Enviably located in popular Craiglockhart, this main door one bedroom retirement upper villa boasts thoughtfully designed and the most stunning views from the southerly west aspect. Part of an exclusive retirement development, residents are accepted from age 60 (for couples, one must be at least 60 and the other at least 55 years of age) with residents' parking, and beautifully maintained landscaped grounds, it offers a delightful home in a tranquil, leafy suburb. Furthermore, it provides peace of mind with a 24-hour Careline alarm system, emergency pull chords in all rooms, and on-site managementstaff to offer assistance. The current owner has modernised the flat completely to an extremely high standard with a stylish kitchen and shower room, new double glazed windows and front door, updated electric heating along with tasteful decor, making this property truly walk in condition and allowing any buyer to move in with ease. There are many highlights to this property but the spectacular outlook over Watson's playing fields and Crighlockhart Hill will take anyones breath away. Outside, the development is centred on a landscaped communal garden, planted with shrubs and trees, offering several outdoor seatingareas to sit and relax. There is also private parking for residents and visitors and additional guest accommodation is available within the development. Along with suiting anyone over the age of 60, the property would also make a good investment property for rental purposes. Craiglockhart is a highly respected area with an array of local amenities which includes a selection of small shops, Chemist and a Tesco Express within easy walking distance. There are a wider range of amenities at nearby Bruntsfield and Morningside which include a selection of speciality shops, supermarkets including a Waitrose and Marks and Spencer Food and coffee shops, and also a larger Tesco store at Colinton Mains. Recreational amenities are also well catered for in the local area with Church Hill Theatre and the Dominion Cinema nearby and the Merchants Golf Course, Meggetland Sports Ground and the canal walkway/cycle path are all within a few minutes on foot. Excellent bus services to and from the city centre are close to hand. For those who require to travel out of the city the bypass may be reached in less than 10 minutes, easy access to the west side of the city, the motorway network, Edinburgh International Airport and the Queensferry Crossing.