Property description

Well-presented two-bedroom retirement flat set quietly to the rear of the second floor of a modern, purpose-built, lift serviced block, conveniently located in Edinburgh's popular Polwarth, to the south of the city centre. The apartment is entered via a carpeted hallway providing direct access to the main living areas. All windows are south facing, offering leafy views over the landscaped garden grounds. There is ample dining space in the carpeted living room which opens into the kitchen, fitted with wall and base units with laminate worktops, tiled splashbacks and a sink with drainer. Freestanding appliances include an electric cooker, washing machine and fridge/freezer. There are two carpeted, double bedrooms, one with a built-in wardrobe, a sizeable box room / study, and an internal shower room with a white, three-piece suite including a walk-in shower with mixer unit. The property is in excellent order throughout and features hardwood-framed double glazing, electric storage heating, good storage space and TV and telephone points. There is a secure entry-system, a communal living room, laundry room, and bookable guest suite. There are also emergency pull-cords in all rooms which connect to a 24 hour call service. There is a factoring agreement in place with Bield Housing Association Limited, the cost of which is £91 per month. This includes an On-site Manager available Monday – Friday, 9 am – 12 pm, day to day maintenance of the building, the 24 hour call service, upkeep of communal grounds and buildings insurance. At least one party must be aged 60 or over. Externally there are landscaped communal grounds to the front, side and rear, incorporating a private resident’s car park, patio seating area and well-tended lawns with planted borders. The apartment is convenient for Polwarth's eclectic mix of small speciality shops, bars, bistros, and restaurants. Nearby Merchiston and Morningside offer further amenities, with local entertainment facilities including the Fountain Park complex, the Usher Hall, the Kings, Traverse, Lyceum and Church Hill Theatres, and the Odeon and Dominion Cinemas. There are delightful walks along the banks of the Union Canal, and on Bruntsfield Links and the Meadows, and close by are various public swimming baths, and private health and leisure clubs. There is a regular bus service operating along Polwarth Gardens to the city centre and beyond, with Haymarket station and its adjacent tram stop also within a short distance.

Property Features :

• Well-presented two-bedroom, 2nd floor retirement flat set quietly to the rear of a modern, lift ser
• South-facing, the accommodation consists of a hall, living/dining room, kitchen, two double bedroom
• In excellent order throughout, features include wood-framed double glazing, electric storage heatin
• There is a part-time facilities management service on-site, a secure entry-system, emergency pull-c
• Externally there are landscaped communal grounds to the front, side and rear, incorporating a resid