Well-presented first floor retirement flat providing comfortable and secure living in a quiet cul-de-sac off Morningside Road, with easy access to a range of amenities and bus services. Morningside View is a popular retirement development built by McCarthy & Stone in 1997 and managed by First Port Property Services.

Every effort has been made to create a secure and supportive environment for residents, who can enjoy their independence with peace of mind knowing that assistance can be provided if required. A House Manager is based at the development, supplemented by a 24 hour call line service to Appello. Access into the communal stairway, which is served by a lift to all floors, is by way of a security entryphone system. There is a spacious residents’ lounge on the ground floor with kitchen area and also a guest suite, which can be booked for use by family and friends for a modest charge. Regular social activities are organised for the residents to take part in if they wish.

A biannual charge is payable in respect of the upkeep and cleaning of the communal areas, garden maintenance, block building insurance and the costs of the house manager. A purchaser must be capable of leading an independent lifestyle and will require to attend an interview to confirm their suitability. Age restrictions apply and a sole resident must have reached the age of 60. In respect of a couple, one person must be 60 and the other at least 55 years.

• Hallway with large store cupboard

• Living room

• Kitchen

• Double bedroom with mirrored wardrobe

• Bathroom

• Double glazing and electric heating

• On-site House Manager and 24 hour emergency call line

• Residents’ lounge/kitchen, guest suite and communal laundry

• Secure entry to building and lift to all floors

• All areas wheelchair accessible

• Well kept shared garden and permit parking in private car park

Local information

Morningside has excellent local amenities with specialist shops, cafes, restaurants and bars that extend into Churchill and beyond to Bruntsfield. There is also a Waitrose supermarket nearby and other smaller supermarket offerings from M&S and Sainsbury’s. Other local facilities include, doctors, hairdressers, banks and specialist shops. An efficient public transport system operates to most parts of the city and surrounding areas. The bypass and main motorway networks are also within easy reach.

CLICK LINK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD HOME REPORT