2 bed retirement property for sale in Morningside

21/23 Balcarres Street, Morningside, Edinburgh, EH10 5JD Located within a modern, lift-serviced development for retirees, just moments from Morningside’s bustling shopping parade, this third-floor flat enjoys neutral interiors and a sunny south-facing aspect with open green views. The home features a reception room with a seating balcony and access to a contemporary kitchen, a principal suite with storage and a shower room, a second double bedroom, and an additional shower room. There is the added reassurance of a Careline alarm system and non-resident management staff, while further benefits include access to a laundry room, guest facilities, a residents’ lounge, attractive shared gardens, and convenient on-site parking. Extras: All fitted floor coverings, window coverings, and light fittings are included in the sale. Modern retirement community (for 60 years +) in sought-after Morningside Spacious third-floor flat with south-facing open views Communal lift and secure entry system Entrance hall with storage Living/dining room witha suntrap balcony Contemporary kitchen accessed from the reception room Principal suite with storage and shower room Additional double bedroom and shower room Careline alarm system and non-resident management staff Shared access to laundry, guest facilities, residents’ lounge, gardens, and on-site parking Electric heating and double glazing. Morningside is one of Edinburgh’s most sought-after residential areas, situated to the south of the city centre. A wide range of excellent amenities is available locally, including both a Waitrose and Marks and Spencer Simply Food, as well as a great selection of restaurants, bistros, bars and deli cafes, and numerous boutique shops. There are excellent leisure facilities close by with the Galleon Swimming and Fitness Centre and the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford hills providing delightful walks, as well as numerous public and private golf courses and the Braid Tennis Club. Also close at hand are the Morningside Library, the Dominion Cinema and the Church Hill Theatre. Morningside is well known for its easy access to a range of high quality schooling at both primary and secondary levels, as well as being close to Napier University, the University of Edinburgh and the College of Art. The city centre is easily accessible, with numerous bus connections available from Morningside Road, and the Edinburgh Bypass leads to the motorway network of central Scotland and Edinburgh’s international airport.