21/8 Balcarres Street

A spacious first floor apartment with lift and south facing balcony which forms part of a well-maintained modern retirement development and enjoys a superb location in the capital’s desirable Morningside area.

The development is bordered by spectacular landscaped garden grounds and has all the benefits of a retirement property, including an on-site house manager, communal social areas, a laundry, and a guest suite.  Morningside Road is within comfortable walking distance and features a fantastic variety of popular coffee shops, eateries, boutique shops and both a Waitrose and Marks and Spencer’s Food Hall.

The accommodation is accessed via secure entry with lifts to all floors and briefly comprises an entrance hallway with a large built-in storage cupboard, bright and spacious reception/dining room with light neutral décor, carpeted floor and direct access to a sunny south facing balcony.  Just off the reception you have a well-equipped modern kitchen which has been fitted with a variety of white base and wall units, complete with contrasting worktops, splash tiling and a range of built-in appliances.   There is a generous principal bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and modern en-suite with stylish two-piece white suite and walk-in drench shower enclosure.   The property concludes with a further good-sized double bedroom, and an additional shower room/guest bathroom located off the hallway. 

The development offers a safe and secure environment with a House Manager, emergency call line facility, residents’ communal lounge & guest room (bookable by prior arrangement). In addition, private residents parking is available within the immaculately kept communal grounds. Owner-occupiers must be at least 60 years of age, or if owner-occupiers are a couple, one must be 60 or over and the other at least 55 years of age. All residents must be capable of independent living and approved by interview. There is a fee of approximately £366 per month payable to the factor for the management of the building and facilities.

There are a variety of beautifully tended communal areas for all residents in the building to enjoy together with off-street permit parking.    

Council Tax Band – F