Manageable one-bedroom apartment with communal care services and parking close to Marchmont amenities.
Ground-floor one-bedroom retirement flat, approx. 487 sq ft
Freehold tenure within managed retirement development
Requires full modernisation; sold as seen, no appliance warranties
Service charge approx. £1,500 per annum covering communal services
Resident parking and landscaped communal gardens maintained
Applicants must meet age/suitability criteria and factor approval
EPC rating D; council tax band C (affordable)
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband speeds
A ground-floor one-bedroom retirement flat in Homeross House, offering level access and direct outlook over well-maintained communal grounds. The layout includes an entrance hall with large storage cupboard, sitting room, compact fitted kitchen, double bedroom with built-in wardrobe and a shower room. Broadband and mobile signals are strong, and the development provides resident parking and landscaped communal areas.
This apartment is offered as a freehold retirement unit and forms part of a managed development with a 24-hour Careline system, house manager and communal building insurance. Annual service charge is approx. £1,500 which covers communal maintenance and services. Prospective owners must meet the development's age and suitability criteria (single occupant 60+, couple one 60+ and one 55+), and purchasers will be interviewed and approved by the factor.
The flat requires modernisation throughout and is sold as seen with no warranty on systems or appliances. EPC rating D and the property is in an area classed as deprived, though it sits within a popular Marchmont location with easy access to local amenities, shops and public transport. The accommodation and size (approx. 487 sq ft) suit a buyer seeking a manageable, ground-floor retirement home with scope to update and improve.
Suitable for a downsizer or someone seeking independent retirement living, this property offers a practical base in a secure development. Renovation work presents an opportunity to increase comfort and add contemporary finishes to match modern retirement needs.