• Retirement living in the beautiful town of Milngavie

• Excellent transport links to surrounding towns and villages

• Dedicated House Manager- Monday to Thurday

• Elegant communal lounge to socialise with friends and neighbours

• 24 Hour emergency care line

• Beautiful guest suite

• Private parking available (Permit Scheme)

• Sun terrace from the lounge

• Lift to all levels

• To arrange a viewing contact resales team

Superb second floor one bed apartment with balcony and pleasant south easterly aspect, offered in "move-in" condition.

Local Area

Milngavie is a highly desirable residential area situated at the north-western edge of Greater Glasgow in the valley of the River Allander. The town is known for its enviable location, only six miles from Glasgow City Centre, while also boasting easy access to the rugged rural landscape, including the Campsie Fells to the North, and Kilpatrick Hills to the West. There are many beautiful outdoor spaces in and around Milngavie, including Lennox Park, Milngavie reservoirs, and Tannoch Loch, which are home to an abundance of native plants and wildlife. Mugdock Country Park is approximately 2 miles away, a popular visitor attraction with picturesque walks featuring lochs, woodland and moorland, as well as a historic castle.
The pedestrianised town centre of Milngavie is only 0.5 miles away from the development, where you will find local amenities such as a Post Office, banks and pharmacies, as well as shops, restaurants and cafes. Regular bus and train services connect Milngavie to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Motherwell, Kirkintilloch, and a number of other destinations. The development is conveniently located only 0.3 miles from a bus stop, which runs services to Glasgow and Kirkintilloch. In the town centre of Milngavie, which is less than a mile from the complex, there are a number of supermarkets including Tesco, Waitrose and M&S Simply Food. In Milngavie you’ll also find cafes, pubs, restaurants, shops, a local library, and a train station which connects to Glasgow in just 22 minutes.

Summary

Exclusively for those over 60, our McCarthy Stone Retirement Living development in the charming town of Milngavie is located close to local amenities and transport links. With 20 one-bedroom apartments and 29 two-bedroom apartments available on the property, residents will be a part of a close-knit community. Security is ensured throughout with intruder alarms, camera entry system and fire detection equipment in all homes and communal areas. The development benefits from an on-site house manager covering Monday to Friday and there is also a 24-hour call system for residents. Every high quality apartment is fitted with double glazed windows for warmth and energy efficiency and features a fully fitted kitchen with an oven and hob. Apartments also include walk-in wardrobes to the master bedroom. At Riverwood you’ll have access to the whole complex, including the beautiful communal lounge, landscaped gardens, on-site car parking for permit holders and additionally the guest suite for overnight visitors for a fee subject to availability.

29 Riverwood

Apartment 29 with balcony is offered in “move in” condition and located to the rear of the development on the first floor and enjoys a south east aspect. The accommodation comprises of a kitchen, living room, shower room, bedroom and walk in storage cupboard in the hall. Electric storage and panel heating provided.

Entrance Hall

Welcoming entrance hall with a generous walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. There is a 24-hour emergency response pull cord system with pendants provided. There are iIluminated light switches, a smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and shower room.

Living Room

Lovely bright space benefiting a balcony which can accommodate patio furniture to enjoy the south easterly aspect. The decor is neutral throughout and there are raised electric power sockets, TV and phone points. Partial glazed door leads 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, washer/dryer and under pelmet lighting.

Bedroom

Benefiting from a walk-in wardrobe this double bedroom can also accommodate free standing furniture. Ample sockets, TV and phone point.

Shower Room

Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of a generous walk-in shower with grip rails , WC, vanity unit with sink and illuminated mirror above. There is a 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
• 1% 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 £2,145.72 per annum for the year ending 31st Aug 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.

Inclusions

Fitted carpets, curtains and integrated applicances.