1 bed retirement property for sale in Govanhill
An opportunity to purchase an affordable one-bedroom retirement living apartment with additional accessibility features in Glasgow's South Side. Buyer contribution from £75,000. Link has a one-bedroom accessible apartment exclusively available for sale through the Scottish Government's New Supply Shared Equity (NSSE) scheme at Butterbiggins Road, Glasgow. Buyers purchase an equity stake in the property of between 60% and 80%, subject to eligibility criteria. As this is a retirement living development, all residents must be aged 55 and over. Priority will be given to buyers who will make use of the additional accessible features. Details Butterbiggins Road G42 7BG Butterbiggins Road is located approximately one mile south of Glasgow city centre and is within walking distance of a variety of local amenities including supermarkets, a medical centre (0.1 miles), green spaces (0.1 miles), and library (0.4 miles). Located in Glasgow's vibrant Southside, Butterbiggins Road provides affordable retirement living approximately one mile south of the city centre. The development is within walking distance of a variety of local amenities including supermarkets, a medical centre (0.1 miles), green spaces (0.1 miles), library (0.4 miles), and a gym (0.6 miles) in addition to being within easy reach of the attractions, shops, cafes, and restaurants that the city has to offer. Excellent transport links, including regular bus and rail services and access to the M74 motorway, makes reaching Glasgow city centre (and beyond) very straightforward. Using the closest bus stop (less than 0.1 miles), the city centre can be reached within 20 minutes. Butterbiggins Road has been designed specifically for retirement living. The communal lounge and outdoor space are designed to be great places to socialise and get to know your neighbours. Step-free access to apartments, a lift to all floors, and low threshold shower-trays mean you can be confident your new home will meet your needs for years to come. All apartments benefit from excellent storage and natural light through large windows, complemented by a balcony or outside space. Property details One-bedroom accessible apartments at Butterbiggins Road include: • One double bedroom with built-in storage • Wet floor shower room with a 9.8kw electric shower • Non-slip vinyl flooring in shower room • Open plan kitchen and living area • Quality high gloss white kitchen with black laminate worktop • White goods package; including integrated electric oven, hob and cooker hood • Spacious hallway with storage cupboards • Energy efficient central heating • Double glazing • Television and telephone point in living room and main bedroom • Easy to reach power points and light switches • Video-controlled entry system • Private garden with patio area and rotary dryer (ground floor properties only) • Access to shared common room with kitchen area and WC • Shared outside space • Shared mobility scooter store with battery charging facilities • Lift access to all floors • Unallocated residents parking • EPC rating: TBC • Council tax band: TBC The property also has additional accessible features including: • Private garden, including patio area and rotary dryer • Step free access to communal entrance, apartments and parking spaces • All doors have level threshold and clear opening width of at least 800mm • Entrance door positioned with space of at least 550mm beyond handle edge • Area inside door and circulation areas of adequate size for wheelchair turning and manoeuvre • Heating and ventilation controls are easily and safely accessed, reached and operated Living and sleeping areas • Living room and dining space allow for increased circulation space • Bedrooms allow for increased circulation space, and at least one bed can be accessed on three sides • Double bedrooms allow for twin beds • Wheelchair storage space within property Kitchen • Clear space of at least 1200mm in front of all fittings and appliances • Worktops, kitchen fittings and sink are of suitable design Shower room • Wet floor shower room with a 9.8kw electric shower • Future proofed for the addition of ceiling mounted hoist • Future proofed for the addition of grab and support rails • Slip-resistant floor finish • Outward opening door Property information:- One-bedroom, ground floor apartment ( 62 square meters ), various floors available Valuation price: £125,000 Minimum buyer contribution: £75,000 (60%) Maximum buyer contribution: £100,000 (80%) Availability date: Late-February 2025 (this date is subject to change) Properties at Butterbiggins Road will be factored by C~urb Fact