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Floorplan
Map1 bedroom retirement property
Retirement
Retirement property
1 bed
1 bath
527
EPC rating: C
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax, if payable: Band A
Features and description
- Well maintained one bed retirement flat
- Entrance hall with large storage cupboard
- Bright living room leading through to kitchen
- Spacious double bedroom with built in storage space
- Shower room
- Residents lounge
- Close to local amenities
- Residents parking
This very well maintained topmost flat (accessed by lift and stairs) forms part of a desirable retirement development of only 37 flats purpose-built by McCarthy & Stone in 2007. The property is positioned on the second floor and has a practical layout (49 sqm) which has been carefully considered to suit the needs of a mature purchaser. There is entrance foyer offering a large storage cupboard and entryphone handset. Its bright living room has space for a small dining table whilst double doors open to the separate fitted kitchen with window and built-in appliances. The bedroom is a double and includes built-in storage. The original bathroom has been transformed into a modern shower room with a wide step-in shower.
A 24-hour hour Careline alarm system serves the flat having strategically positioned pull cords throughout. Modern electric heating is complemented by timber double glazed windows.
This retirement complex requires new residents to be a minimum of 60 years of age or, in the case of a couple, one can be 55 years of age or above. There is a secure entry system, guest lounge, kitchen, laundry room and guest suite. First Port manage the development and provide non-residential management staff (part time) for the smooth running of the complex and who also help organise social activities including film nights etc. The appromimate monthly management cost is £200.00 which includes the Building's Insurance and communal contribution repair fund.
The building has an attractive and elegant stone-faced elevation and there is a courtyard for residents' parking and landscaped gardens for the benefit of the residents.
This central location in right in the very centre of Dalkeith and only 100 yards from a bus stop and shop. Also within a few minutes walk is a GP, post office and the main shopping centre. There are numerous amenities including two large supermarkets, a country park and riverside walks. Very ready access is gained to the City Bypass and Edinburgh City Centre (8 miles).
The property has been valued at £140,000 and the Home Report is available from the ESPC website.
The property has a C rated Energy Performance Certificate and lies in Council Tax band B.
The cooker, extractor hood, fridge freezer, blinds and carpets are included in the sale price.
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A 24-hour hour Careline alarm system serves the flat having strategically positioned pull cords throughout. Modern electric heating is complemented by timber double glazed windows.
This retirement complex requires new residents to be a minimum of 60 years of age or, in the case of a couple, one can be 55 years of age or above. There is a secure entry system, guest lounge, kitchen, laundry room and guest suite. First Port manage the development and provide non-residential management staff (part time) for the smooth running of the complex and who also help organise social activities including film nights etc. The appromimate monthly management cost is £200.00 which includes the Building's Insurance and communal contribution repair fund.
The building has an attractive and elegant stone-faced elevation and there is a courtyard for residents' parking and landscaped gardens for the benefit of the residents.
This central location in right in the very centre of Dalkeith and only 100 yards from a bus stop and shop. Also within a few minutes walk is a GP, post office and the main shopping centre. There are numerous amenities including two large supermarkets, a country park and riverside walks. Very ready access is gained to the City Bypass and Edinburgh City Centre (8 miles).
The property has been valued at £140,000 and the Home Report is available from the ESPC website.
The property has a C rated Energy Performance Certificate and lies in Council Tax band B.
The cooker, extractor hood, fridge freezer, blinds and carpets are included in the sale price.
To view telephone Agents[use Contact Agent Button] (or[use Contact Agent Button] out with office hours).
Rooms
Living Room 7m x 3.20m (22ft 11in x 10ft 5in)
Kitchen 2.39m x 2.55m (7ft 10in x 8ft 4in)
Bedroom 4.10m x 2.80m (13ft 5in x 9ft 2in)
Shower Room 2.10m x 1.70m (6ft 10in x 5ft 6in)
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Drummond Miller Solicitors & Estate Agents - Edinburgh
20 Union Street
Edinburgh, Midlothian
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