1-bedroom house · EH9 1TP
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About
Under Offer Part of a retirement development, this well-presented fourth-floor flat is located in the highly sought-after area of Marchmont, just south of Edinburgh city centre.
The property benefits from excellent public transport links to the city centre, Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, and the Royal Infirmary.
The building offers lift access to all floors, a spacious residents’ lounge with a roof terrace, a communal laundry room, and guest accommodation available for booking.
A Development Manager is on site during office hours. Additional features include a secure audio entry system and an emergency call service installed in every flat.
The accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hallway, a bright living/dining room, a separate stylish kitchen, one generously sized double bedroom, and a shower room with a walk-in shower.
Externally, there is a private residents’ car park. The property further benefits from double glazing and electric heating.
Included in the sale are laminate flooring, as well as the oven, hob, and fridge-freezer.All appliances are to be sold as seen with no warranty provided.
A factoring fee is payable to FirstPort Property Services, approximately £1,450 every six months, which covers all communal services and facilities. The development is an independent living complex.
The age criteria for occupancy are 60 years for a single occupant, or 60 and 55 years for joint occupancy. Tenure - Freehold Council Tax Band
Value & comps
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