Comfortable two-bedroom apartment with communal facilities and easy city access.
- Two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes
- Generous living/dining room with storage and double doors to kitchen
- Freshly presented wet room, suitable for mobility needs
- Lift access to second floor plus stairs
- Resident and visitor parking; well-maintained communal grounds
- Annual factoring charge approx £2,270 covers communal services
- Electric heating (higher running costs than gas alternatives)
- Council tax band above average; age restrictions apply
A two-bedroom retirement apartment offering comfortable, low-maintenance living in Blackford, close to the city and local amenities. The flat totals approximately 721 sq ft and is arranged over the second floor of a modern development with lift access and resident parking.
Inside, you’ll find two double bedrooms with built-in storage, a generously proportioned living/dining room with additional storage, and a freshly presented wet room. The kitchen is accessed through double doors, and useful walk-in storage is found off the reception hall—practical features for downsizing residents.
The development includes a house manager, communal lounge, guest suite, laundry room, 24-hour careline and well-maintained grounds. The property is freehold, has double glazing and electric heating; the annual factoring charge is approximately £2,270, which covers communal maintenance and buildings insurance. Age restrictions apply (single occupant 60+, joint occupancy 60+/55+).
Practical points to note: electric heating may mean higher energy costs than gas alternatives, council tax is above average, and the service charge is an ongoing cost. Overall this is a straightforward, well-equipped retirement home in a convenient, attractive location for those wishing to remain near central Edinburgh while downsizing.