Summary - FLAT 50, 4, GILLSLAND ROAD EH10 5BW
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Low-maintenance living with parking and 24‑hour careline support.
Second-floor one-bedroom flat with lift access
A compact, well-presented one-bedroom flat in a purpose-built retirement development in Merchiston. The apartment sits on the second floor with lift access, private residents’ parking and tidy communal gardens maintained by an active residents’ group. The layout includes an entrance hall with a large storage cupboard, bright living/dining room with a box bay window, fitted kitchen, double bedroom with built-in wardrobe and a shower room.
Designed for low-maintenance living, the home benefits from double glazing, electric heating and a 24-hour careline with pull-cord system (Bield Response 24). The development is factored with an approximate monthly charge of £135 (circa £1,620 annually) which covers buildings insurance and communal upkeep. The freehold tenure and convenient city location place shops, bus routes and local amenities within easy walking distance.
Important practical points: the flat is small (about 420 sq ft) and electric heating can be more expensive than mains gas alternatives. Prospective buyers must meet the minimum age requirement (60+) and pass a suitability assessment before completion. The wider area shows signs of local deprivation, though the immediate development is well kept and sheltered from flooding.
This property will suit a downsizer seeking a manageable, secure city-base with on-site support and communal facilities. It also offers potential for someone prioritising convenience and low-external-maintenance living rather than large internal space.
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