2 bedroom apartment for sale
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- North Berwick, named the best place to live in the UK in 2024 taking first place out of 72 locations in the Sunday Times annual report - 15/3/24
- A stunning two bed retirement apartment within Tantallon Court in the sought after coastal town of North Berwick
- Beautiful residents' lounge where social events take place
- House Manager - Monday to Friday
- 24 hour emergency care-line and pendants provided
- Excellent bus service with bus stops close to the development
- Guest Suite available
- Walking distance to local amenities
- Well maintained garden grounds with courtyard
- Private residents' parking (Permit)
Summary - Tantallon Court was purpose built by McCarthy Stone for retirement living and was completed mid 2017. The development consists of 41 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s. There is a House Manager on site during core hours and a 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in the entrance hall and shower rooms.
The development includes a beautifully presented residents' lounge and kitchen facility where you can enjoy the social aspect with weekly coffee mornings to catch up with your neighbours. The lounge is well used for various events, exercise classes and film nights , you can opt in or out as you wish. Tantallon Court has attractive communal gardens with seating areas and the grounds are well maintained. There is a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). A car parking permit scheme applies and the charge is currently £250 per annum, check with the House Manager for availability.
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirements of 60 years. For a couple one person must meet the minimum requirement of 60 years.
Local Area - Tantallon Court is situated in North Berwick an affluent coastal town and former Royal Burgh in East Lothian, popular due to its two sandy bays, attractive mix of shopping and restaurants, and stunning views over the Firth of Forth. The town has a rich and extensive history, with many historical sites dotted around including Tantallon Castle, the 12th century harbour which is still in operation, and a host of listed buildings. North Berwick, named the best place to live in the UK in 2024 taking first place out of 72 locations in the Sunday Times annual report - 15/3/24
Residents at Tantallon Court can enjoy a wide range of leisure facilities including a bowling club, swimming pool, golf club and leisure centre, all within a couple miles of the development. For those that like to get out and explore, East Lothian has an abundance of stately homes and places of interest to visit, as well as some of the finest walks in Scotland. North Berwick is also home to Scotland's only seabird centre, allowing nature enthusiasts the opportunity to learn more about the local wildlife.
Our beautiful development is located on Heugh Road, with a nearby bus stop allowing frequent buses into the bustling town centre. North Berwick is extremely well connected to the wider area by public transport, with frequent buses and hourly trains into the centre of Edinburgh and surrounding towns and villages.
26 Tantallon Court - Apartment 26 was initially the show flat when new and still remains in good order throughout. Located on the first floor, accessible by the communal lift and stairs. The accommodation comprises: entrance hall with a generous storage/utility cupboard, living room, kitchen, two bedrooms with one en-suite and a separate shower room. Electric storage radiators and panel heaters provided.
Entrance Hall - Warm and welcoming entrance hall with generous walk-in storage cupboard which houses the fuse board and electric condensing boiler. There are illuminated light switches, a smoke detector, apartment security door entry system and 24 hour emergency care-line with pull cord system and pendants provided. Doors lead to the bedrooms, living room and shower room.
Living Room - Beautifully presented and spacious living room benefitting from French doors with a Juliet balcony giving pleasant views over a recreational park, where local walks can be enjoyed. There are ceiling lights, raised electric power sockets and TV and phone points. Partial glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.
Kitchen - Well appointed contemporary fully fitted kitchen with tiled floor and floor level heater. There is a stainless steel sink with mono block lever tap, built-in oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood and fitted integrated fridge, freezer and washer dryer. Under pelmet lighting creates a nice ambience.
Bedroom One - Generous double bedroom or could accommodate twin beds with plenty room for free standing furniture. Benefitting from a walk-in wardrobe with hanging rails, shelving and storage above. There is a ceiling light, TV and phone point. En suite shower room.
En-Suite - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of walk-in shower, WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above and wall mounted heated towel rail.
Bedroom Two - Spacious second bedroom which could alternatively be used as a reception room, hobby room or study. Ceiling light, TV and phone point.
Shower Room - Stylish shower room fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising a shower cubicle, WC, vanity unit with sink and illuminated mirror above and wall mounted heated towel rail.
Inclusions - Carpets, curtains, blinds and integrated appliances.
Service Charge - . 24-hour emergency call system
. Buildings insurance (excludes Home Contents Insurance)
. Cleaning of communal windows
. Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
. Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
. Upkeep of gardens and grounds
. 1% Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
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: £3,623.40 per annum (for financial year end 31/08/2024)
Car 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.
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