221/4 Portobello High Street, Edinburgh, EH15 2AN

Description

This easily managed ground floor retirement apartment is quite literally only yards away from the award-winning sandy beach and promenade. It is well under the average price of similar flats in this popular seaside location. Accommodation (40 sqm) comprises a rear-facing living room with fitted kitchen off, double bedroom and newly transformed shower room. It is part of a former Victorian church (Listed Category C) which was converted/extended to provide 29 flats in 1994.  Individuals must be at least 60 years. Worth highlighting is the benefit of emergency care alarm system, entry system, part-time house manager (Monday – Friday 9.00 a.m. – 12 noon) and easy wheelchair access.

Electric heating is complemented by timber double glazing.

The flat enjoys the use of a communal garden and private off-street car park for the residents.

The building occupies a corner site right in the very heart of Portobello and on an extremely well served bus route. A few minutes’ walk away is an attractive promenade along which a modern swim centre is located.  A large Aldi store, numerous small shops, Scotmid, a bank, chemist, bakers and other social amenities are all immediately accessible.  Several parks and recreational pursuits are also immediately accessible. A choice of golf courses and several major supermarkets and retail parks are only a short drive away. Musselburgh is only 2 miles away and Edinburgh 3.5 miles).

James Gibb currently manage the complex and there is a monthly maintenance charge of approximately £180.00 which includes Building’s insurance.

The mortgage valuation is £125,000 and the Home Report is available from the ESPC web site.

The Energy Performance Certificate rating is C and the property lies in Council Tax band D.

Carpets, oven, hob, hood, fridge, washing machine and curtains/blinds are included in the sale price.

To view telephone Agent 0131 229 3399 (07595820611 out with office hours)