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1 bedroom retirement property
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Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Ground floor retirement flat in a desirable location
- Hallway with good storage
- Generous lounge with kitchen off
- Spacious double bedroom
- Three-piece shower-room
- Electric heating & double glazing
The flat is entered off a well kept shared passageway with secure entry and comprises reception hall with two large storage cupboards, lounge/dining room with fitted kitchen off, double bedroom and shower room.
Electric heating and double glazing should help ensure a warm yet cost effective home.
Residents benefits from: security entry and CCTV24/7/; 365 emergency care alarm system; use of residents' lounge; wheelchair access; a bookable guest suite; and a private residents car park adjacent.
Residents must be at least 55 years old individually, or 55 and 60 as a couple. There is an annual maintenance charge, which includes Building Insurance. Maintenance of the whole property is managed by factors and there is a parttime house manager.
James Gibb are the current appointed factor.
Located approximately three miles northeast of the city centre, the desirable suburb of Portobello enjoys the best of both worlds: a quaint seaside ambience with the perks of city life right on its doorstep. Set beside a long sandy beach and promenade, within sight of Arthur's Seat and within minutes of the picturesque East Lothian countryside, it is easy to understand why this is one of the capitals most popular postcodes!
The area is served by a fantastic range of local services and amenities, with more extensive shopping facilities available in Musselburgh or Fort Kinnaird just a short drive away. Or for a more local, traditional shopping experience, the bustling High Street is lined with a charming array of shops, including cafes, restaurants, galleries, independent retailers, bakers, butchers, and greengrocers.
For sport and fitness enthusiasts, Portobello Swim Centre boasts swimming facilities, a well-equipped gym, and a varied programme of fitness classes, as well as Edinburgh's only public authentic Turkish Baths. Portobello offers a superb choice of schools in both the public and private sector. The area is extremely popular with commuters owing to its excellent public transport links into the city centre, as well as its proximity to Edinburgh City Bypass and the A1.
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