Merrilees Gate, Baberton Avenue, Juniper Green
- PROPERTY TYPE
Apartment
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Key features
- Two Bedroomed First Floor Flat
- Beautiful residents' lounge and kitchen facility
- House Manager Monday to Friday
- Social activities
- Guest Suite & Laundry room
- Lift to all floors
- 24 Hour emergency careline
- Local amenities close by
- Locker Room for golf storage
- Attractive landscaped gardens and courtyard
Description
Summary - Merrilees Gate was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for retirement living. The development consists of 45 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s. There is a House Manager on site and a 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in the bathroom.
The apartment features a fully fitted kitchen, two bedrooms with one en-suite shower room and a separate bathroom and ample storage. The development includes a Homeowners' lounge and landscaped gardens. There is a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). A car parking permit scheme applies, check with the House Manager for availability. Superfast Fibre broadband is available.
It is a condition of purchase that single occupants must meet the age requirements of 60 years, in an event of a couple the second person must be over the age of 55 years.
Local Area - Merrilees Gate is situated in the former village of Juniper Green is now a popular residential suburb of Edinburgh running along the Pentland Hills, around six miles away from the centre of the city. Given Conservation Status in 1993, Juniper Green retains its village charm with a good selection of local shops and amenities just around the corner from Merrilees Gate. There is also a good choice of restaurants and cafés in the locality. Homeowners at Merrilees Gate can enjoy access to a range of leisure facilities, with tennis and bowling clubs nearby and of course Baberton Golf Club on the doorstep. The area offers some beautiful woodland walks along the Water of Leith through Colinton and Stockbridge, and onto Leith waterfront, where a further array of shops, restaurants and cafés can be found. Juniper Green is easily accessible from the Edinburgh city by-pass and there are frequent bus services to the city centre, making it easy to enjoy the delights of Scotland’s capital all year round.
Entrance Hall - Welcoming entrance hall with two generous walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboards. There are illuminated light switches, a smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord located in the hall. The 24 hour careline provides peace of mind. Doors lead to the bedrooms, living room and bathroom.
Lounge - Feature fire with fitted electric fire. TV and telephone points. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Partially double glazed doors lead onto a separate kitchen.
Kitchen - 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, under pelmet lighting and a fold away table.
Bedroom One - Benefiting from a walk-in wardrobe. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.
En-Suite Shower Room - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of a generous shower enclosure. WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above.
Bedroom Two - Spacious second bedroom with fitted wardrobe. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.
Bathroom - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of a bath with overhead shower and screen, WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above. Wall mounted heated towel rail.
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 is £3446.64 per annum £287.22 per month (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, 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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Merrilees Gate, Baberton Avenue, Juniper GreenEACCouncil TaxA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council tax in our glossary page.
Band: E
Merrilees Gate, Baberton Avenue, Juniper Green
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Wester Hailes Station0.6 miles
- Kingsknowe Station1.2 miles
- Curriehill Station1.3 miles
About the agent
McCarthy & Stone Resales, Bournemouth
100 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AQ
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