Stunning first floor one bedroom apartment with balcony and pleasant outlook with attractive landscaped garden grounds and a courtyard with sun terrace and seating area

Summary - Exclusively for those over 60, our McCarthy Stone Retirement Living development in the charming town of Milngavie is located close to local amenities and transport links. With 20 one-bedroom apartments and 29 two-bedroom apartments available on the property, residents will be a part of a close-knit community. Security is ensured throughout with intruder alarms, camera entry system and fire detection equipment in all homes and communal areas. The development benefits from an on-site house manager covering Monday to Friday and there is also a 24-hour call system for residents. Every high quality apartment is fitted with double glazed windows for warmth and energy efficiency and features a fully fitted kitchen with an oven and hob. Apartments also include walk-in wardrobes to the master bedroom. At Riverwood you'll have access to the whole complex, including the beautiful communal lounge, landscaped gardens, on-site car parking for permit holders and additionally the guest suite for overnight visitors for a fee subject to availability.

It is a condition of purchase that single occupants must meet the age requirements of 60 years, in an event of a couple the second person must be over the age of 55 years.

Local Area - Milngavie is a highly desirable residential area situated at the north-western edge of Greater Glasgow in the valley of the River Allander. The town is known for its enviable location, only six miles from Glasgow City Centre, while also boasting easy access to the rugged rural landscape, including the Campsie Fells to the North, and Kilpatrick Hills to the West. There are many beautiful outdoor spaces in and around Milngavie, including Lennox Park, Milngavie reservoirs, and Tannoch Loch, which are home to an abundance of native plants and wildlife. Mugdock Country Park is approximately 2 miles away, a popular visitor attraction with picturesque walks featuring lochs, woodland and moorland, as well as a historic castle.
The pedestrianised town centre of Milngavie is only 0.5 miles away from the development, where you will find local amenities such as a Post Office, banks and pharmacies, as well as shops, restaurants and cafes. Regular bus and train services connect Milngavie to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Motherwell, Kirkintilloch, and a number of other destinations. The development is conveniently located only 0.3 miles from a bus stop, which runs services to Glasgow and Kirkintilloch. In the town centre of Milngavie, which is less than a mile from the complex, there are a number of supermarkets including Tesco, Waitrose and M&S Simply Food. In Milngavie you'll also find cafes, pubs, restaurants, shops, a local library, and a train station which connects to Glasgow in just 22 minutes.

15 Riverwood - Beautifully presented first floor one bedroom apartment with a balcony to take advantage of the southerly aspect. The lift is within easy access to the communal facilities on offer.

Entrance Hall - Welcoming entrance hall with a handy walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. There is a 24-hour emergency response pull cord system with pendants provided. There are iIlluminated light switches, a smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and shower room.

Living Room - The apartment has been tastefully decorated throughout and the living room is no exception with the added benefit of a balcony suitable for patio furniture. The owners have utilised the space well and includes a dining table and chairs by the French door. There are ample sockets, attractive light fittings and TV and phone points. The wall mounted electric fire adds a nice touch.

Kitchen - Contemporary fully fitted kitchen with tiled floor. Stainless steel sink with mono block lever tap. Built-in oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood and fitted integrated fridge, freezer and free standing dishwasher. There is under pelmet lighting and a fitted roller blind.

Bedroom One - A generous double bedroom benefiting a walk-in wardrobe with hanging rails, shelves and storage space above. The room has plenty space for free standing furniture. There are ceiling lights, a TV and phone point and a wall mounted heater.

Shower Room - The well appointed shower room is tiled and fitted with a suite comprising a spacious walk-in shower, WC, vanity unit with sink and illumnated mirror above. The electric heated towel rail is wall mounted.

Service Charge - . Cleaning of communal and external 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.

Service Charge is £1815.96 per annum for the year ending 31st Aug 2023

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