2 bed flat for sale

Lyle Court, Barnton Grove, Edinburgh EH4

Superb two bedroom first floor retirement living plus apartment. Offering excellent services including a subsidised table service restaurant, Homeowners' lounge where social activities take place, roof terrace, sun room, hair/beauty salon, and 24 hour management & careline for peace of mind. One hour of domestic assistance per week included in the service charge and additional care packages available.

Summary

Lyle Court was purpose built by McCarthy & Stone for retirement living plus. The development consists of 73 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 70s. There is an Estates Manager on site and a 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in the hallway, bedroom and bathroom. The development includes a beautiful residents' lounge with kitchen facility where you can enjoy various social activities if you wish or attend the weekly coffee morning to enjoy a catch up with your neighbours. The restaurant facility provides a nutritional three course lunch (subsidised) and you can pre-order light evening meals. The communal laundry room is well equipped and serviced washes can be arranged at extra cost. There are attractive and well maintained landscaped gardens including a roof terrace, sun room and courtyard with seating area. The hair salon is popular. There is a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). A car parking permit scheme applies, check with the Estates Manager subject to availability.

Local Area

Lyle Court is situated in Barnton some 4 miles to the north west of Edinburgh City Centre. Barnton is a small, affluent suburb of the capital and enjoys a reputation as one of the city’s most desirable locations. The development is accessed from Barnton Grove, just off Barnton Junction and enjoys excellent transport links to the local area and into the City Centre with a handy bus stop just outside the development. Local amenities and attractions are easily accessible, from the local shops and services adjacent to the development. These include a small supermarket and atm facility, post office and pharmacy and newer additions to the area, a coffee shop and restaurant. There are beautiful walks and scenery on the Cramond shoreline and along the River Avon. Golf enthusiasts will also find the Royal Burgess Golfing Society nearby, one of the most prestigious golf clubs in Scotland, and just one of a multitude of clubs in the Edinburgh & Lothians area. Edinburgh itself is of course full of fantastic attractions, from the historic Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, to the iconic modern Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood. Shopping facilities are unrivalled with Princes Street and George Street offering even the most discerning shoppers an excellent choice of stores.

18 Lyle Court

Spacious two bedroom apartment located on the first floor close to the lift serving all floors. The apartment benefits from a quieter position to the side of the development over looking the pleasant courtyard.

Entrance Hall

Welcoming entrance hall with superb storage facilities including a walk-in cupboard and cloakroom. There is an apartment security door entry system with intercom and 24-hour emergency response pull cord system providing peace of mind. The hall has a neutral fitted carpet and continued into the living room and bedrooms. There are illuminated light switches, smoke detector and doors leading to the bedrooms, living room and bathroom.

Living Room

Lovely bright and spacious lounge with dining area featuring a Juliet balcony with elevated view overlooking the attractive courtyard. There is a handy storage cupboard, ceiling lights, raised electric power sockets, TV and telephone point. 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 and under pelmet lighting. Fitted decorative roller blind and Dimplex floor level heater.

Primary Bedroom

Generous double bedroom benefiting from a built-in mirror wardrobe yet ample space to accommodate bedroom furniture. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point. There is an emergency pull cord in both bedrooms, for peace of mind.

Bedroom Two

Good sized second bedroom. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point. This room could be utilised as a hobby room.

Bathroom

Well equipped bathroom/wet room with suite comprising of walk-in shower with handrail, WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above, mirrored cabinet, heated towel rail and small heater. Emergency pull cord for peace of mind.

Inclusions & Additional Information

• Curtains, blinds, floor coverings & Integrated appliances
• Standard Broadband
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

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
• 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 the service charge, please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Service charge: £959.72 per month (£11,516.63 per annum) for financial year ending 31/08/26

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 Estates Manager on site for availability.