1 bed retirement for sale in Barnton

An opportunity has arisen to purchase a highly desirable, well-presented one bedroom, first floor retirement flat which is situated within the exclusive McCarthy and Stone assisted-living development in the heart of Barnton to the west of the city centre of Edinburgh. The flat has many benefits including its position close to the lift, its excellent electric heating system and double glazing, the assisted alarm which is provided and the communal landscaped gardens and residents' parking which surround the property. Barnton Grove is set quietly in the very popular and much sought-after residential area of Barnton and it is a short drive from Craigleith Shopping Park which offers high street stores including Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury's and also the Gyle Shopping Centre with a wide variety of outlets. At nearby Davidsons Mains there is a Tesco Metro and excellent shops, cafes, post office and restaurants. There are local shops in Whitehouse Road for day-to-day requirements and the property is well located for access to the central motorway network, and to Edinburgh International Airport and the Queensferry Crossing. For outdoor pursuits the flat is convenient for walking at nearby Lauriston Castle or the grounds of Cammo Estate and a short distance away are the beaches at Cramond and Silverknowes. This spacious flat has excellent built-in wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors and a well-appointed kitchen with ample units and integrated appliances. The lounge has the added benefit of a Juliet balcony and the focal point is a stone-effect fireplace housing an electric fire. The assisted living service which will benefit a purchaser includes cleaning of communal windows and outside external apartment windows, all electricity, heating and lighting in communal areas, a 24-hour emergency call system, repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior of the communal areas and buildings insurance cover. This is of great assistance to a purchaser and to appreciate the location of this bright and attractive first-floor flat and its spacious accommodation early viewing is recommended.