1 bed retirement property for sale in Craiglockhart

Spacious ground floor retirement flat set within the striking and B-listed Waverley House, forming part of a factored development in Craiglockhart. Property Details • Welcoming Hall providing access to all rooms. Two built in shelved cupboards. Entryphone handset. Window to side. • Bright, spacious and open plan Lounge / Dining Room with windows to front and side providing plenty of natural daylight. Shelving. Cornice and ceiling rose. Space for large dining table and chairs. • Fitted Kitchen with matching wall and base units. Integrated electric hob, oven and grill. The washing machine and dryer are included in the sale together with the fridge/freezer with water dispenser. Ample work surfaces with pullout breakfast bar, stainless steel sink with drainer and tiled splashback. Clothes pulley. Window to side. • Large Double Bedroom with windows to rear and side with open views. Extensive built-in wardrobes with hanging space and shelving. • Shower Room with two-piece suite comprising wash hand basin and WC. Shower compartment with electric shower. Shaver points. Frosted window to side. The flat is in excellent decorative order throughout and benefits from gas central heating, double glazing and good storage facilities. Male purchasers must be at least 65 years of age and female purchasers must be 60. The washing machine and fridge/freezer are included in the sale together with all curtains and blinds. Other items may be available to purchase through separate negotiation. Residents of Perdrixknowe enjoy ample private parking and charming landscaped gardens overlooking Union Canal. There is also access to shared social areas and guest suites that can be reserved for visiting friends and relatives. The sought-after residential area of Craiglockhart is located south of the City Centre. Excellent local amenities are available close by including a Tesco Express, post office, dental practice, pharmacy and health centre. Morningside and Bruntsfield are also nearby and offer a wide range of specialist shops, cafes and bistros. Recreational facilities include Harrison Park, Colinton Dell with its many walkways through mature woodland and the Water of Leith Walkway. Craiglockhart Leisure Centre boasts a gym, fitness classes and a tennis centre. There are several golf courses in the surrounding area including the Merchants of Edinburgh and Kingsknowe. Craiglockhart is served by public transport, including excellent bus routes into the city centre and rail links from nearby Slateford station, and is also handy for Edinburgh City Bypass. External The developments features attractive and well-maintained communal garden grounds with seating areas. Unallocated residents parking is available to the front of the main building.