No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
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1 bedroom retirement property

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Retirement property
1 bed
1 bath

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax, if payable: Band D
Broadband: Basic 21Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
Features:
* One bedroom first floor apartment in a purpose built, lift served prestigious retirement development
* Courtyarded development with quadrangular landscaped garden and on site parking for residents
* Situated in the much sought after Comely Bank district of Edinburgh, approximately one mile north of the city centre
* Accommodation comprises: hall, living room, adjoining kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom
* Electric heating and double glazing
* Hanover Scotland provide the factoring service that includes a resident sheltered housing manager based on site 5 days a week
* Telecare alarm system with pull cords in all rooms

Carlyle Court is a sought after retirement development, in the affluent and fashionable Comely Bank district of Edinburgh, with all its own excellent local amenities, and within walking distance or a short bus journey of the city centre. Within Carlyle Court, residents can make use of the well-stocked library located on the first floor and there is also a well-equipped guest flat.

This is a first floor one bedroom apartment and the development is lift served. Hanover provide the factoring service that includes a sheltered housing manager who lives on site and who is available five days a week to help in an emergency and to manage the day-to-day administration of the development.
Set back from Comely Bank Road, this tranquil development has its own well maintained quadrangular landscaped garden that is accessed by two pergola paths. There is on site parking for residents.

The flat, which has a westerly aspect, is bright, welcoming and overlooks the beautifully maintained front communal gardens. The hall has a large cupboard that houses the hot water cylinder. The twin windowed living room is large enough to accommodate both sitting and dining areas and has a fireplace and mantelpiece. The adjoining kitchen is naturally lit and provides both floor and wall mounted storage, work surfaces with tiled splashbacks, an electric cooker and hob with extractor and provision for other slot-in appliances. The two windowed double bedroom has four separate built-in wardrobes as well as several sets of drawers for further clothes storage. The partially tiled bathroom has a three-piece suite with a shower over the bath. The flat is double glazed and has electric heating.

Applicants require to be aged 60 years or over and will be interviewed by Hanover to confirm they are capable of independent living.

Factoring charges are currently £211.00 per calendar month

Area:
Tranquil Carlyle Court is situated in the affluent and prestigious Comely Bank district of Edinburgh and is a short walk from Raeburn Place, the main thoroughfare of historic and picturesque Stockbridge with its interesting mix of specialist shops, bars and restaurants, as well as its weekly Sunday Market with its ever-increasing reputation. One of only two Waitrose supermarkets in Edinburgh is located on Comely Bank Road opposite Carlyle Court. A large branch of the Bank of Scotland and Boots the chemist are in close proximity, as is Craigleith Retail Park, where there is a large M&S and Sainsbury's amongst its many retail outlets.

Inverleith Park, The Royal Botanic Garden and The Water of Leith walkway all tempt with gentle attractive walks.

There are efficient bus services from Comely Bank Road both into the city and to other parts of the capital. The City Bypass, Edinburgh International Airport and the wider central Scotland motorway network are all easily accessed.

EPC: Band D
Council Tax: Band D

Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold

Places of interest

    Ballantynes Property Group has a particular emphasis on providing residential estate agency and property management solutions to private clients and the development community.  In addition the firm provides Property & Estate Management Services, Planning & Development Advice, Sales, Purchases and Valuations of Commercial, Industrial and Rural Property, Property Lettings as well as Environmental and Waste Management Consultancy.  From our two offices, one in Edinburgh’s West End and the other in Perth City Centre, we aim to provide a dynamic approach to all our clients property requirements, providing a friendly and professional service. 

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on April 1, 2022

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    Mobile phone signal availability and predicted strength: obtained from Ofcom on April 1, 2022

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    Amber: Two bars, may experience problems with connectivity
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