1 bed flat for sale in Barnton Grove, Barnton, Edinburgh EH4, £225,000

225,000.00

Offer Nr.:
65392941
Type of ad:
for Sale
Property type:
1 bed flat
Bedrooms:
1
Bathrooms:
1
Reception rooms:
1
Contact name:
McCarthy Stone - RESALES
Phone(s):
01202 984855

* Freehold
* Table service bistro
* Estate Manager & Your Life team
* Residents' lounge with kitchen area
* Roof terrace/Sun room/Conservatory
* Personal extra care package available & domestic assistance (1 hr included in service charge)
* 24hr on site management
* Guest suite/Laundry room/Hair salon
* Landscaped gardens/Private parking (by permit) & on street parking
* Bus stops outside development
* To arrange a viewing please call resales
Superb one bedroom retirement living plus apartment with a southerly aspect
located on the 2nd floor with excellent facilities on offer at Lyle Court,
Barnton
**Summary**
Lyle Court was purpose built by McCarthy & Stone for retirement living plus.
The development consists of 73 one and two - bedroom retirement apartments for
the over 70s. There is an Estates Manager and team on site plus a 24 - hour
emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with pull
cords in the hall, bedroom and bathroom for peace of mind.
The development includes a beautiful residents' lounge with kitchen facility
where you can enjoy a variety of social activities if you wish or attend the
weekly coffee morning to enjoy a catch up with your neighbours. The table
service restaurant provides a nutritional three course lunch (subsidised) and
you can pre - order light evening meals. The function suite can be hired for a
special occasion for a small fee. The communal laundry room is well equipped.
There are attractive and well maintained landscaped gardens including a roof
terrace, several sun rooms and courtyard with seating area. There is a guest
suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). A car parking
permit scheme applies, check with the Estates Manager subject to availability.
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirements of
70 years.
**Local Area**
Lyle Court is situated in Barnton some 4 miles to the north west of Edinburgh
City Centre, Barnton is a small affluent suburb of the capital and enjoys a
reputation as one of the city’s most sought after locale. Lyle Court is
situated on Barnton Grove, just off Barnton Junction and enjoys excellent
transport links to the local area and into the City Centre with the benefit of
a bus stop located just outside the development, in addition to Hermiston Gait
train station with park and ride facility. Local amenities and attractions are
easily accessible from the local shops and services adjacent to the
development, including a post office, supermarket and cafe, to the beautiful
walks and scenery offered on the nearby Cramond shoreline. Golf enthusiasts
will also find the Royal Burgess Golfing Society nearby, one of the most
prestigious golf clubs in Scotland, and just one of a multitude of clubs in
the Edinburgh & Lothians area. Edinburgh itself is of course full of fantastic
attractions, from the historic Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, to the
iconic modern Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood. Shopping facilities
are unrivaled with Princess Street and George Street offering even most
discerning shoppers an excellent choice of stores.
**44 Lyle Court**
Southerly aspect spacious one bedroom apartment located on the second floor
overlooking the well maintained communal gardens, Queensferry Road and an open
outlook. The apartment comprises of an entrance hall, living room, kitchen,
double bedroom and bathroom/wetroom.
**Entrance Hall**
Welcoming entrance hall with a walk - in storage cupboard/airing cupboard, 24
hour emergency care - line system with pendants provided, illuminated light
switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom
and emergency pull cord located in the hall. Doors lead to the bedroom, living
room and bathroom.
**Living Room**
Benefiting a southerly aspect the living room gets plenty of natural light
from the Juliet balcony. The decor is neutral throughout with fitted carpets
in the hall, living room and bedroom. There are light fittings, raised
electric power sockets, TV and telephone points and electric storage heater.
**Kitchen**
Well appointed fully fitted kitchen with tiled floor. Stainless steel sink
with mono block lever tap. Built - in oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood and
fitted integrated fridge, table top freezer, under pelmet lighting, floor
level heater and decorative roller blind frames the window.
**Bedroom**
Good sized double bedroom with a built - in mirror wardrobe and plenty room for
free standing furniture. There are ample raised electric sockets, attractive
ceiling light, TV and phone point and an emergency pull cord for peace of
mind.
**Bathroom/Wetroom**
This well equipped bathroom/wetroom is fully tiled with vinyl flooring. The
suite comprises of a bath, level access walk - in shower with handrail, rainfall
shower head and adjustable handheld shower head, WC, vanity unit with sink and
mirror above. There is a wall mounted heated towel rail, mirrored cabinet and
heater. There is an emergency pull cord provided.
**Inclusions**
Floor coverings, ingrated appliances, curtains and roller blind included.
**Service Charge**
• Cleaning of communal and external apartment windows
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24 - hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• 1% Contingency fund contribution
• Buildings insurance (excludes Home Contents Insurance)
• One hour domestic cleaning each week included
• Your Life care packages available, please speak to a member of the Lyle
Court team for further details
The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax,
electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your Estate Manager, the
24 - hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal
areas. Exterior property maintenance and gardening. Find out more about
service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.
Service charge: £628. 85 per month (£7, 546. 20 per annum) for financial year
ending 31/08/2024
**Car Parking (Permit Scheme)**
Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is currently
£250 per annum. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis.
Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.

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