Summary - 4/32, GILLSLAND ROAD, EDINBURGH EH10 5BW
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Compact garden-facing apartment ideal for low-maintenance downsizers close to amenities.
- First-floor retirement flat with lift access and secure entry phone system
- Open-plan living room/kitchen overlooking landscaped communal gardens
- Double bedroom with built-in mirrored wardrobe and additional storage
- 24/7 emergency pullcords; residents must be 60+ and independent
- Small overall size (approx. 398 sq ft) — limited living space
- Electric heating and double glazing; living room décor needs modernising
- Residents parking available; factor fee approx. £110/month (~£1,320/year)
- Located near shops and leisure; mixed neighbourhood includes student areas
This compact first-floor retirement flat sits in a modern purpose-built block in Merchiston, just south of Edinburgh city centre. The open-plan living room/kitchen faces landscaped communal gardens, and the double bedroom offers generous built-in storage — a practical, low-maintenance home for a single occupant or couple.
The building provides convenient retirement-focused features: lift access, 24/7 emergency pullcords, secure entry phone and residents’ parking. The fitted kitchen includes integrated oven and hob, fridge and washing machine, while double glazing and electric heating keep the accommodation straightforward to run. Factor fees average around £110 per month (approx. £1,320 annually).
Notable drawbacks are the property’s small overall size (about 398 sq ft) and dated living-room décor and fireplace that will need modernising to suit contemporary tastes. Heating is electric rather than gas, which can be more expensive, and the development sits in a mixed area that includes nearby student neighbourhoods — occasional noise or higher footfall is possible.
This freehold retirement flat requires residents to be at least 60 and able to live independently. It represents a sensible, low-maintenance option for downsizers seeking a centrally located, garden-facing apartment with communal facilities and easy access to local shops and leisure amenities.
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