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Morningside, Flat 4, 4 Bruce Street (off Balacarres Street) Edinburgh, EH10 5JE
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Total Floor Area 67m²
Energy Rating C
Tenure Freehold

This McCarthy & Stone RETIREMENT development is one of Edinburgh's most sought after of its type, largely due to its location to the south of city and most convenient for shops & buses. Hall; Living/Dining room; Kitchen; Bedroom & Shower room. Plenty of storage. Modern Electric Heating; Double Glazing; Lovely shared gardens; Residents Parking if required. High quality residents' facilities. Bruce Street is a small cul de sac, off the thoroughfare of Balcarres Street and only a 10 minute walk from Edinburgh's famous Morningside Road. It's a bustling street of shops & cafes, bars & bistros and a Waitrose supermarket. It is therefore busy but this of course has many advantages…not least lots of amenities on the doorstep! In addition, several bus services pass by and motorists can quickly access the by-pass and motorway network. Edinburgh city centre is only 15-20 mins' by car, bus or taxi. The nearby neighbourhood of Bruntsfield is also a community in its own right. Residents' here can easily pop by Morningside Park, literally across the road. McCarthy & Stone are considered by many to be the foremost and most renowned developer specialising in the market sector of Retirement homes. "Stewart Terrace" was constructed around 10years ago and is a particularly fine example of their work exhibiting both robust building materials and design with an absolutely perfect location. The Bruce Street apartments are ostensibly an "Annexe" to the main building in Balcarres Street. The rooms in the apartment offer excellent space with the main public room big enough for lounging and dining; double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe. It is well worth noting the extensive storage the flat offers.The development offers use of a communal lounge; shared laundry and there's a part-time house/duty manager Monday-Friday. There is a 24-hour care line.

  • Entrance

    No 4 sits on the right hand corner of the cul de sac. A pathway leads to the Shared front Entrance ( Entry-phone ). An electronic gate allows vehicle access. On entering the Foyer there are steps up OR a LIFT. Access also to the securely locked landscaped grounds.

  • Hall

    Immediately, the carefully considered design comes to the fore, with this spacious Reception hall. It has a window with pleasant aspect and two very useful cupboards.

  • Living/Dining room

    5.28 m X 3.86 m / 17'4" X 12'8"

    A very spacious public room with plenty of room to lounge and dine. Large windows to the front ( nice and bright ).

  • Kitchen

    2.74 m X 2.21 m / 9'0" X 7'3"

    Beautifully fitted with a full range of floor & wall units. Good work surfaces with splash tiling.Integrated and free standing appliances.

  • Bedroom

    4.88 m X 2.77 m / 16'0" X 9'1"

    A comfortable and roomy Bedroom that features doublw doors to a "Juliet" balcony and a lovely aspect over the shared grounds. ** enjoys the morning sun.

  • Shower Room

    A very spacious Shower room ideal for retirement living.

  • Outside

    Car Parking Space Shared Grounds. In the main building ( Balcarres Street ) theshared facilities of a comfortable "Common Room" ; a laundry and guest suite...are located.

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Morningside, Edinburgh South at a glance*

  • Average selling price

    £385,083

  • Median time to sell

    22 days

  • Average % of Home Report achieved

    101.0%

  • Most popular property type

    2 bedroom flat

To find out more about the local market, contact G J Hunter & Co Ltd today.
* Figures are based on properties marketed and sold through ESPC. Home Report valuations relate to properties where the Home Report was available on espc.com. Figures relate to the 3 month period ending on 30/04/2025

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