1 bed flat for sale in Lyle Court, 25 Barnton Grove, Barnton, Edinburgh EH4, £233,000

233,000.00

Offer Nr.:
58746584
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

* Open Day
* Freehold
* Estate Manager & Your Life team
* Personal extra care packages available
* 24 hour on - site management
* Table service bistro
* Domestic assitance (one hour included in service charge)
* Social activities
* Landscaped gardens/Private parking
* Guest Suite & Laundry Room
* Homeowners Lounge & Roof Terrace
* To arrange an appointment to view please call
A well presented one bedroom, second floor retirement apartment with Juliet
balcony. The superb facilities within Lyle Court include a table service
restaurant, sun room, roof terrace and hair and beauty salon. There is a bus
stop within walking distance outside the development. 24 hour management and
emergency careline system for peace - of - mind.
**Summary**
Lyle Court was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for retirement living
plus. The development consists of 73 one and two - bedroom retirement apartments
for the over 70s. There is an Estates Manager on site and a 24 - hour emergency
call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in the
bathroom.
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. If a couple, one person must meet the minimum age requirement.
**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 and bank, 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.
**40 Lyle Court**
Superb one bedroom retirement living plus apartment located on the second
floor on the same level as the Guest Suite, Hair/Beauty Salon and within easy
reach of both lifts serving all floor levels. The apartment is situated within
a quieter position of the development overlooking a pleasant courtyard. Enjoys
a bright Westerly aspect with far reaching views towards the Forth Bridges and
their towering lights.
**Entrance Hall**
Welcoming entrance hall with a walk - in storage cupboard/airing cupboard, 24
hour emergency Tunstall call system, 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**
Beautifully presented living room which is bright and airy with dining area by
the Juliet balcony with pleasant open outlook. There are three light fittings,
TV and telephone points. Raised electric power sockets including a socket with
power switch should you wish to add a feature fire surround with electric
fire. Neutral fitted carpets throughout the living room, bedroom and hall.
Partially double glazed doors lead onto a separate kitchen.
**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, freezer and under pelmet lighting. Fitted roller
blind frames the window.
**Bedroom**
Good sized double bedroom benefiting from a built - in wardrobe and plenty room
for free standing bedroom furniture. There are ample raised electric sockets,
attractive ceiling light, TV and phone point and an emergency pull cord for
peace of mind.
**Bathroom/Wet Room**
Fully tiled with anti - slip flooring, this well equipped bathroom with 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, heated towel rail and small heater. There is also an emergency
pull cord within easy reach for peace of mind.
**Extras**
Fitted carpets, blinds, curtains and integrated appliances are included in the
sale. Other items of furniture available under separate negotiation.
**Service Charge**
• Cleaning of communal 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
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal
areas
• Buildings insurance
The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax,
electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House 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 House Manager.
Service charge: £628. 85 per month (£7, 546. 20 per annum) for financial year end
31/08/24
**Private Parking (Permit Scheme)**
Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is currently
£250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first
come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for
availability.

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