11 Knox Court, Knox Place, Haddington, EH41 4EB
Offers Over £120,000 | 2 Bed Retirement with 1 Reception Room
Ref: E503693
Description
11 Knox Court is set to the side of the former Knox Institute, a distinguished listed building thoughtfully converted into a retirement development in the 1980s. The building retains its striking period character, blending traditional stone architecture with the comfort and convenience of modern retirement living. This well-proportioned ground floor apartment is quietly positioned within the development and offers bright, easily managed accommodation extending to approximately 74sqm. The layout comprises a welcoming hallway, a generous lounge with ample space for both seating and dining, a fitted kitchen with good storage, two bedrooms, and a shower room. The second bedroom provides excellent flexibility and could serve as a formal dining room, home office, or hobby room if preferred. The property benefits from electric heating, double glazing, and emergency pull cords in each room for added reassurance. Residents enjoy access to shared landscaped grounds, unallocated residents parking, a secure entryphone system, lift access within the building, a communal conservatory overlooking the rear garden, shared laundry facilities with a drying room, guest accommodation, and on-site management staff, creating a secure and welcoming environment. The Location The popular county town of Haddington offers an excellent quality of life with its wide variety of shops, restaurants and bars and is ideally located close to the A1 for access to Edinburgh and the south. The counties beautiful villages, excellent beaches and variety of golf courses are all within easy reach and there are delightful walks along the banks of the River Tyne close by. Haddington also benefits from a golf course and excellent sports centre with a swimming pool. Access to Edinburgh is via the A1 taking approximately 30 minutes by car and there are train facilities at nearby Drem and Longniddry Stations as well as a frequent bus service. There is excellent local schooling within Haddington at primary and secondary levels. Knox Academy is listed in the top 50 Scottish State Secondary schools. Private schooling is available at the Compass School as well as at Loretto in Musselburgh and in Edinburgh. Extras The items included in the sale of the property are the carpets, fitted floor coverings, integrated and free standing appliances, light fittings and fixtures. The seller will not warrant the working order of any appliances, systems or services. Council Tax band C Occupants must be aged 55 or over. The property is currently factored by RMG Scotland, with an approximate factoring fee of £150 per month, although a new factoring company is due to replace them in the near future. An exit fee of 0.25% of the sale price for each year of occupation, up to a maximum of 5%, also applies upon the sale of the property. Any offers should be submitted to residential@andersonstrathern.co.uk
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Anderson Strathern - East Lothian Office
14 Court Street, Haddington, EH41 3JA
Tel: 01620 532667
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Web: https://www.andersonstrathern.co.uk/