1 bedroom apartment for sale

Superb large one bed ground floor retirement apartment with south easterly aspect overlooking the attractive landscaped gardens and woodland area in a quiet position of the development.

Summary - Darroch Gate was built by McCarthy Stone and has been designed and constructed for modern retirement living. The development built to a high specification consists of 36 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s. The apartments boast Sky/Sky+ connection points in living room, fitted wardrobes in main bedroom and security door entry systems. The dedicated House Manager is on site during working hours to take care of things and make you feel at home. There's no need to worry about the burden of maintenance costs as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance and security systems. All energy costs of the homeowners lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge. For your peace of mind the development has a camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call system, should you require assistance. The Homeowners' lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family and enjoy social activities laid on and regular coffee mornings. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (subject to a fee and 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 - Darroch Gate is situated in the picturesque market town of Blairgowrie, nestled on the banks of the River Ericht and surrounded by beautiful countryside in the heart of Scotland. Darroch Gate is located on Coupar Angus Road, and sits within half a mile of various local amenities including a Tesco superstore, local coffee shops and eateries as well as a mixture of local food shops including a farm shop and butchers. A Co-Operative store can also be found on Coupar Angus Road, only a short walk away from Darroch Gate.

Blairgowrie is one of the largest towns in Perthshire and offers a fantastic selection of local produce, including a renowned variety of soft fruit which can be handpicked at the surrounding fruit farms. Such local produce can be found at the monthly Community Market held in the centre of the town.

For nature lovers, stunning parks and wildlife are also right on their doorstep. The numerous countryside walks available and the annual walking festival is a highlight of the local calendar.

4 Darroch Gate - Large configuration one bedroom ground floor apartment with south easterly position and access to a patio area with a few steps down to to the rear communal gardens. Ideally placed with easy access to the resident's lounge, Guest Suite and to the car park.

Entrance Hall - Welcoming and spacious entrance hall with apartment security door entry system with intercom. There is a good sized walk-in storage/airing cupboard with shelving. The hallway includes illuminated light switches, a smoke detector, 24 hour emergency response system with pull cords in the hall and shower room and pendants provided. There are doors giving access to the shower room, living room and bedroom.

Living Room - Spacious living room with a pleasant outlook overlooking the well maintained landscaped grounds and woodland beyond. The apartment benefits a south easterly position providing plenty natural light. There are fitted carpets in the living room, entrance hall and bedroom with neutral decor throughout. The room can accommodate a dining table and chairs utilising the recess area of the living room by the door with access to the terrace. There are three decorative ceiling lights, raised electric power sockets, TV and phone points and the partial double glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.

Kitchen - Well appointed and fully fitted kitchen with Bosch appliances. A stainless steel sink with mono block lever tap, built-in oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood, fitted integrated fridge, freezer and washer/dryer. The floor is tiled with a low level heater. Under pelmet lighting and a fitted Venetian blind.

Bedroom - Generous double or twin bedroom benefiting a generous walk-in wardrobe with hanging rails, shelving and storage space above. There are plenty raised electric sockets, TV and phone point.

Shower Room - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of walk-in shower, WC, vanity unit with sink and illuminated mirror above. Heated towel rail.

Additional Information & Services - Fitted carpets, blinds and integrated appliances.
. Standard/Superfast Broadband available
. Mains water and electricity
. Electric room heating
. Mains drainage

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

Service charge for a one bed is £217.21 per month (£2606.58 per annum) for the year ending 31/8/24. The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Car Parking - 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.