1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Retirement apartment
- Sought after Comely Bank area of Edinburgh
- Factored development
- Spacious one bedroom apartment
- Second floor with lift access
- Onsite facilities - house manager, 24-hour careline, residents lounge area
- Communal garden grounds
- Private residents parking
Accessed through the welcoming communal foyer with secure door entry and lift access direct to the second floor, the accommodation comprises: hallway with large storage cupboard; sitting/dining room with fireplace; kitchen with ample wall and base units, tiled splashback and integrated appliances; double bedroom with built-in wardrobe and; a shower room with walk-in shower, wash hand basin and WC which completes the accommodation on offer.
The property has the benefit of electric heating, double glazing and onsite facilities including a house manager, 24-hour careline system, residents lounge areas, bookable guest suite, communal garden grounds and private residents parking.
The development is managed by Hanover Housing at an approximate monthly fee of £270 which includes upkeep and maintenance of the communal area, use of the onsite facilities and communal buildings insurance.
The property is situated in the popular area of Comely Bank, lying approximately three quarters of a mile from the city centre. Amenities in the immediate vicinity include a wide range of shops, bars, bistros and restaurants in the cosmopolitan Stockbridge. In addition, Waitrose supermarket is less than a quarter of a mile away and provides excellent supermarket shopping. Many of the historical and cultural attractions which Edinburgh offers are within a mile of the property. Local recreational facilities include Inverleith Park, The Royal Botanic Garden, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and walks through the Dean Village and along the Water of Leith. Regular bus services run along Comely Bank Road and vehicular access to main motorway connections and the city bypass are provided via the Queensferry Road A90.
All window furnishings (curtains, curtain poles, blinds etc), floor coverings, light fixtures and appliances (both integrated and free standing) are included in the sale. No warranties or guarantees will be provided.
The minimum age limit for residents is 60 years of age and Hanover Housing will require to meet with the purchaser to carry out a suitability assessment before the conclusion of missives.
Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation, all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds and required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.
EPC: B
Council Tax: D - £1994.08 inclusive of water and sewage* (*based on 2024/2025 tax year) - The City of Edinburgh Council
Tenure: Freehold
Electricity Supply: Mains connection – a circuit breaker distribution board is fitted and located within the hallway cupboard.
Water Supply: Scottish Water
Sewerage: Scottish Water
Heating: Electric – a mixture of wall mounted panel/storage radiators.
Broadband: 1000 MBPS (Potential download speed)
Mobile Signal/Coverage: Full 4G and potential 5G outdoor coverage
Parking: Residents shared parking
All statements contained herein are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed and interested parties must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.
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