Bright and spacious two bedroom top / second floor flat forming part of a retirement development in the heart of Blackhall and with a superb outlook and sunny south westerly aspect. As a purpose built retirement flat, there are many useful features including: lift access to all floors, residents’ lounge where they host coffee mornings, lady’s nights and gent’s nights and there is a kitchen area for preparing teas and coffees, communal laundry with three washing machines and four tumble dryers, sink for hand washing and door to a drying area in the communal garden, bookable guest suite for inviting visitors, part time duty manager to provide assistance to residents’ and act as a liaison between them and the factor. There are also emergency pull chords connected to a telecare system for seeking assistance in emergency situations. There is electric storage heating on a dual tariff system to help reduce cost.
The accommodation comprises:
• Entrance hall with deep storage cupboard housing the water tank and water heater
• Generously proportioned sitting / dining room, cornicing, windows with fantastic views of Corstorphine hill
• Fitted kitchen with range of wall and base mounted units with laminate worktops with matching splash backs and inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap and appliances including a fridge freezer, electric hob and oven
• Bathroom fitted with a three piece suite comprising bath with Mira electric shower, WC, wash basin with vanity unit
• Spacious main bedroom with built-in wardrobes
• Second good sized bedroom with fitted carpet and built-in wardrobes
Blackhall is a popular residential area a few miles to the north west of the city centre. The area has a range of excellent local amenities including a Sainsbury’s supermarket, a Marks & Spencer and a range of major national retailers at Craigleith Retail Park which is within a short walk or drive. There are also good local shops at Davidson’s Mains including a Tesco Metro and there is a Tesco Express on Queensferry Road. Corstorphine Hill is nearby offering lovely walks and it is close to The Edinburgh cycle route network. Other social amenities include Blackhall Lawn Tennis Club, Blackhall Medical centre, Veterinary clinics, post office, dental practices and the Western General Hospital. The area has excellent bus routes into the city centre and the city bypass and M8 are within close proximity giving access to the Edinburgh International Airport, Forth Road Bridge and central motorway network.
The property is set within well tended landscaped garden grounds with a patio area. They are maintained through the property factor. There is also a private residents’ car park.
The fixed floor coverings, blinds, kitchen appliances, curtains, light fittings are included in the sale.
