2 bedroom apartment for sale

Bright and spacious third floor, two bed apartment with dual aspect living room in the popular Stewart Terrace retirement residence in the heart of historic Morningside. Cafes, bars, boutique shops, restaurants, supermarkets, cinema, and GP within walking distance.

Summary - Stewart Terrace is located on Balcarres Street and was purpose built by McCarthy Stone for retirement living, comprising 33 high-spec one and two bedroom apartments. Superb facilities include a House Manager on site Monday to Friday, and a beautiful residents’ lounge with kitchen for meeting your neighbours at coffee mornings and the many social activities to enjoy. There’s a fully equipped laundry room, a Guest Suite available for your friends and family (subject to a fee), mobility scooter area with charging point, and landscaped gardens to the rear with seating. A secure gated private carpark to the rear offers allocated parking, subject to availability.

It is a condition of purchase that a sole owner must be over the age of 60 years, or for a couple the second person can be younger, over 55 years.

Local Area - Located just 3 miles from Edinburgh city centre, Morningside is an affluent suburb with an excellent reputation as one the capital’s most desirable residential areas. Stewart Terrace on Balcarres Street with an annexe off Bruce Street is less than 400 yards from Morningside Road, the thriving centre. Here you’ll discover a wealth of shops, cafes, restaurants and entertainment facilities, from traditional boutiques to larger stores including Marks & Spencer and Waitrose. Victorian architecture gives the area strong historical appeal. Balcarres Street and Morningside Road offer an excellent regular bus service to Edinburgh city centre and the surrounding areas with plenty of fantastic activities to enjoy. The stunning historic university city is a global tourist destination, surrounded by spectacular beaches, hills and other historic sites. From Edinburgh Castle to numerous restaurants, sports and leisure facilities, and famous arts festivals, this is the ideal retirement location with endless things to do.

26 Stewart Terrace - Apartment 26 is located on the third floor to the rear of the development in a quieter position, with pleasant outlook over the residents’ garden and historic, wooded hospital grounds. The car park can be easily accessed from this level via the lift or the communal stairwell and you have all the benefits of an excellent bus service on Balcarres Street. The property comprises of an entrance hall, living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms one ensuite and a separate shower room. Heating is fitted with a series of electric night storage heaters and electric panel heaters.

Entrance Hall - The entrance hall has a large walk-in storage/airing cupboard and 24-hour emergency response pull cord system with pendants provided, giving peace of mind. Illuminated light switches, a smoke detector and apartment security door entry system with intercom. Doors lead to the bedrooms, living room and shower room.

Living Room - Generous living room with dual aspect and makes the most of afternoon and evening sunshine. The feature fire surround and electric fire create a nice focal point and space for a dining table and chairs. TV and telephone points, ample raised electric power sockets for ease of use. Double glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.

Kitchen - Well appointed fully fitted kitchen with tiled floor. Stainless steel sink with lever taps. Built-in oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood and fitted integrated fridge and freezer. Free standing Bosch Washer/Dryer. Decorative roller blind.

Bedroom Ensuite - Spacious double or twin bedroom featuring a Juliet balcony providing plenty natural light. Benefitting an ensuite bathroom with overhead shower, WC and vanity unit with sink and illuminated mirror above. There is a separate walk-in wardrobe.

Bedroom Two - Spacious second double bedroom with ample room for furniture. Ceiling lights. TV and phone point.

Shower Room - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of walk-in shower enclosure, WC, vanity unit with sink and illuminated mirror above. Heated towel rail, wall heater and underfloor heating with individual thermostat.

Service Charge - • Cleaning of communal windows
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24-hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• 1% Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance
The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

The current Service Charge is £355.80 per month (£4269.63 per annum) for the year ending 31/8/2025.

Additional Notes - • Carpets, curtains, blind and integrated appliances, free standing washer/dryer, all as seen
• Standard Broadband available (Up to 24Mbps download speed, Up to 1 Mbps upload speed)
• Safety and Security - door camera entry, fire-detection system and 24 hour emergency call-out system and pendants provided
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric night storage and wall mounted electric panel heaters
• Mains drainage
• Access to residents’ communal lounge and landscaped gardens
• Laundry room facilities

Private Parking (Permit Scheme) - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is currently £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.