Summary - FLAT 4, 2, BARNTON AVENUE WEST, EDINBURGH EH4 6EB
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Secure, ground-floor one-bedroom flat in Barnton with gardens and on-site care..
Ground-floor one-bedroom flat with private patio and communal garden access
Purpose-built retirement block with secured entry and on-site warden service
Service charge approx £3,600pa (covers insurance, gardens, care line, maintenance)
Purchasers require approval by factor company; age restrictions apply
Wet-room style shower — mobility-friendly but limited bathroom space
Electric heating, double glazing; modern kitchen but slow broadband reported
Private off-street parking and guest suite available for visitors
Freehold tenure; compact footprint suited to single occupant or couple
Light, ground-floor one-bedroom retirement flat with a private patio, located in desirable Barnton. The apartment is tastefully presented with a modern kitchen, wet-room style shower, built-in storage and bay-window living room overlooking well-kept communal gardens. Its compact, practical layout suits a single occupant or couple seeking low-maintenance, mobility-friendly accommodation.
The development offers strong on-site support: secured entry, a house manager, warden service, 24-hour care line, residents’ lounge, guest suite and regular social events. Outdoor areas are mature and landscaped, and private off-street parking is available — useful for visitors or car owners.
Important practical points: the factor must approve purchasers and there are age restrictions (single occupant 60+, couples: one 60+, other 55+). Service charges are approximately £3,600 per year (circa £300 monthly) which cover insurance, garden maintenance, communal repairs, lift maintenance and the care line. Broadband speeds are reported as slow; heating is electric. Council Tax Band D applies.
This flat will appeal to downsizers and retirees who prioritise community, on-site support and a secure, garden-front ground-floor position. It offers comfortable, ready-to-live-in accommodation but check factor approval criteria, service charge detail and internal layout during viewing.
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