1 bedroom flat for sale

Set in the centre of the historic town of Dalkeith, the administrative centre of the county of Midlothian, some eleven miles south east of Edinburgh's city centre, 35 Bowmans View is a comfortable and nicely presented second floor, two bedroom apartment forming part of an elegant stone clad, high reputation, purpose built retirement development with its own secluded landscaped grounds and private parking within its own courtyard. The development that is lift served was built for McCarthy & Stone in 2007/8.The apartment's front door opens into the hall that offers access to all rooms and has two useful store cupboards, plus a further cupboard that houses the cold-water tank and hot water cylinder. The comfortably proportioned living room is bright and airy and has an adjoining door through to the naturally lit kitchen.There are two comfortable double bedrooms, one with a built-in wardrobe. The bathroom has a three piece suite. The apartment is double glazed and has electric heating.The development also offers:* Residents' lounge* Guest bedroom (Small additional charge when used)* LaundryThe development is factored by First Port for a current charge of approximately 1500.00 half yearly that covers: cleaning, lighting, and maintenance of all communal areas, building insurance and Careline service. The purchaser must have attained 60 years of age or, in the case of a couple, their partner can be a minimum 55 years of age. Potential purchasers must all be approved by First Port. * Located in the centre of Dalkeith* Two-bedroom apartment forming part of a contemporary purpose-built retirement development* Spacious living room* Separate naturally lit kitchen * Two double bedrooms* Bathroom* Lift served* Double glazing and electric heating* Secluded landscaped grounds* Private unallocated car parkingLiving roomSpacious living room with feature fireplace and electric fire. The room is large enough to accommodate both sitting and dining areas and adjoins the kitchen.KitchenNaturally lit kitchen with plentiful storage and work surfaces with tiled splashbacks and appliances.Two Double BedroomsTwo double bedrooms, one has a built-in wardrobe with two sets of mirrored doors. Both rooms are large enough for all required freestanding furnitureBathroomBathroom with three-piece suite and shower over the bath and heated towel rail.BenefitsThe development has a security entry-phone system and there is both a lift and stair to all floors. There is a residents' lounge on the ground floor and a laundry room as well as a guest suite.ExternalThe apartment's designed landscape comprises a mixture of lawns and flower borders, interspersed with established plants, bushes and shrubs. There is a courtyard for residents' parking that is approached from the street via an archway in the front fa?ade. Location 35 Bowmans View is situated close to Dalkeith's High Street and is some eleven miles south east of Edinburgh's city centre. Dalkeith provides good shopping and attracts people from outside the town to use its amenities. There are a variety of banking, building society and Post Office services as well as a Sainsbury's Local , both a Morrisons and Lidl, quite literally across the street and a Tesco Superstore at Eskbank. Fort Kinnaird, Straiton Retail Park and Dobbies Garden Centre are all within easy reach.Dalkeith Country Park is on the doorstep and offers both exercise and recreation and King's Acre Golf Course and Newbattle Golf Club are both only a short distance away.Dalkeith is well served by public transport to and from the city centre. Trains from Eskbank Station take 15 to 20 minutes to Edinburgh and the City By-pass is a short drive away and leads to the motorway network.Council Tax Band: DTenure: FreeholdParking options: ResidentsGarden details: Communal GardenElectricity supply: MainsWater supply: MainsSewerage: MainsAccessibility measures: Wheelchair accessible, Lift access, Wide doorways