• SUPERB 2 BED RETIREMENT LIVING APARTMENT IN THE HEART OF MORNINGSIDE

• House Manager available Mon- Fri

• Beautiful residents' lounge and kitchen

• 24 hour care - line system

• Guest suite and Family room

• Landscaped Gardens and Courtyard seating area

• Lifts to all floors

• Private Residents' parking (Permit)

• Mobility Scooter Area

• To arrange a viewing please contact resales

Superb second floor two bedroom apartment with Juliet balcony in the popular Stewart Terrace retirement development, situated in the heart of Morningside with cafes, bars, boutique shops, restaurants and much more within walking distance.

Summary

Stewart Terrace is located on Balcarres Street with the annexe off Bruce Street and was purpose built by McCarthy Stone for retirement living. The development consists of 33 one and two bedroom apartments offered to a high specification. There is a House Manager on-site Monday to Friday, a beautiful residents’ lounge with kitchen facility where you can meet your neighbours at the coffee mornings and enjoy the social activities. The development also features a fully equipped laundry room, a Guest Suite available to friends and family subject to a fee, a mobility scooter area and charging point, landscaped gardens with seating areas and secure private parking by permit scheme and allocated parking subject to availability, please check with your House Manager. It is a condition of purchase that a sole owner has to be over the age of 60 years, in an event of a couple the second person can be over the age of 55 years

Local Area

Located just 3 miles from Edinburgh city centre, Morningside is an affluent suburb of the capital with a reputation as one its most desirable residential areas. Stewart Terrace is situated on Balcarres Street with the annexe off Bruce Street, less than 400 yards from Morningside Road, the thriving centre of the district. Here you will find a wealth of shops and entertainment facilities. Shops range from small, traditional boutiques to larger stores, with outlets for mainstream brands such as Marks and Spencer and Waitrose also available. There is also a great selection of cafes and eateries with the Victorian style architecture giving the area strong historical appeal. In terms of wider travel, Morningside offers an excellent bus service to Edinburgh city centre and the surrounding areas and there are plenty of fantastic activities for you to enjoy. The historic city has long been a hit with tourists globally due to its incredibly preserved and authentic buildings and its location, nestled alongside stunning Scottish scenery. From the haunting history of the strikingly beautiful Edinburgh Castle to the wide variety of shops, eateries and sports and leisure facilities found in the city, you’ll never be short of things to do, and neither will be visiting family and friends.

Entrance Hall

Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall – the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord located in the hall. Doors lead to the bedrooms, living room and bathroom.

Living Room

Spacious lounge with 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 lever taps. Built-in oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood and fitted integrated fridge and freezer.

Bedroom One

Ceiling lights, walk-in wardrobe. TV and phone point.

En Suite

En suite shower room with walk in shower, WC and WHB.

Bedroom Two

Spacious second bedroom. Ceiling lights. TV and phone point.

Shower Room

Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of walk-in shower, WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above. Underfloor heating with individual thermostat.

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.

The current Service Charge is £317.61 per month (£3,811.32 per annum) for the year ending 31/8/2024

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.