39/9, Blackford Avenue
Blackford, Edinburgh, EH9 3HN
URL:
https://gillespiemacandrew.co.uk/?p=98607
FEATURES
- Reception hall with excellent walk-in storage cupboard.
- Attractive living room/dining room with feature fireplace.
- Modern fitted kitchen with appliances. Contemporary fitted shower room.
- Two double bedrooms with built-in mirrored wardrobes.
- Well maintained communal grounds with sunny seating area.
- 24 hour careline system. House Manager.
DESCRIPTION
A first floor flat part of the sought after retirement development in the highly desirable Blackford district of the city, perfectly positioned for access to a wide range of local amenities and a short journey to the south of Edinburgh City Centre. The property is ideal for somebody downsizing looking to stay within the area and a vibrant development for residents. Brought to the market in move-in condition, the accommodation comprises :-Shared secure entry. Stairs & lift to upper levels. Reception hall with excellent walk-in storage cupboard. Attractive living room/dining room with feature fireplace. Modern fitted kitchen with appliances. Two double bedrooms with built-in mirrored wardrobes. Contemporary fitted shower room. Electric heating. Double glazing. Well maintained communal grounds with sunny seating area. Residents parking.Visitors parking. House manager.24-hour careline system. Communal lounge, WC & kitchen at building entry level.
LOCATION:
Blackford is a sought after area to the south of the city, well served by local bus routes. There are great links to Morningside, the Grange and Marchmont with their excellent range of supermarkets, independent shops, coffee shops, restaurants, bars and speciality food stores. Cameron Toll Shopping Centre is also a short drive away. There is also a wide range of local amenities available, including a post office and Avenue Store within 100m, Newington library, the popular Dominion Cinema, Churchill Theatre, together with leisure and golf (Craigmillar Park Golf Club) facilities, barbers, and the Reid Memorial Church is across the road. The flat is also well-placed for lots of walks and open spaces include Blackford Hill & Pond and The Hermitage. There is easy access both into town via the numerous bus services and out of town to the city by-pass and beyond.
FACTOR NOTE:
The development is factored by Trinity Factors with an approximate charge of £2,000 – £2,500 per annum. This covers the maintenance of all the communal areas, the blocks building insurance, 24 hour careline system and house manager. Please note single occupants must be aged 60 and in the case of a couple, one person must be at least 60 while the other 55 years of age. 1% of the purchase price is payable by the buyer to Trinity Factors to go towards a communal repair slush fund.
The building occupants convene a regular committee, organising optional social events and gatherings in the communal lounge area.