19, Homeross House
Marchmont, Edinburgh, EH9 2QX
URL:
https://gillespiemacandrew.co.uk/?p=98259
FEATURES
- Shared secured entry. Reception hall.
- Good-sized living room with walk-in storage cupboard.
- Door providing access to rear communal garden.
- Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes.
- Wet room with electric shower.
- House manager.
DESCRIPTION
Rarely available ground floor flat part of a sought-after retirement development in the prestigious Marchmont district of the city, perfectly positioned for access to a wide range of local amenities and a short journey to the south Edinburgh City Centre. This is a vibrant retirement development and would be suitable for an active retired person/couple and though in need of modernisation and redecoration, the property offers excellent potential to any purchaser with direct access to the communal garden at the rear. The accommodation comprises: Shared secured entry. Reception hall. Good-sized living room with walk-in storage cupboard. Door providing access to rear communal garden. Archway leading into kitchen. Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes. Wet room with electric shower.White meter heating. Double glazing. Well-maintained communal grounds. Residents parking. House manager. 24-hour careline system. Communal lounge. Laundry room. Guest suite.
LOCATION: A vibrant and sought-after suburb, Marchmont offers a variety of lovely period properties, leafy areas and outstanding retailers. Situated close to the Meadows and Bruntsfield Links, this area is within easy walking distance of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, the New Town, and Princes Street the main thoroughfare in the City Centre. There are a wide variety of cafes, restaurants, coffee houses, bistros, independent shops, galleries, boutiques, a luxury cinema, theatres, and various supermarkets that can all be found on your doorstep and in neighbouring Morningside and Bruntsfield. Indoor fitness and leisure facilities can be found nearby at the Royal Commonwealth Pool, including swimming pools, a high-spec gym, fitness classes and soft play, whilst the newly refurbished Warrender Swim Centre with swimming pool, sauna and gym is within strolling distance, as is a range of GP Practices and local Pharmacies. If outdoor exercise is more appealing to you, the area offers tranquil parks and large green spaces for outdoor activities and picnics.
FACTORING NOTE: The development is factored by First Port Scotland at an approximate charge of £2,000 per annum. This covers the maintenance of all the communal areas, the 24 hour Careline system, House Manager and the blocks buildings insurance. There is an age restriction of 60 or over for a single occupant and for a couple, one should be 60 or over and the other 55 or over. Any prospective purchasers must be capable of independent living and will require to be interviewed and approved by the Factor as suitable occupants.