1 bed flat for sale

The Hailes, Mill Wynd, Haddington EH41

Superb dual aspect first floor one bedroom retirement apartment with balcony in a south westerly position. Lovely walks by the River Tyne and walking distance to Haddington town centre with excellent amenities and transport links.

Summary

The Hailes was purpose built by McCarthy Stone for retirement living. The development consists of 49 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s. There is a House Manager on site and a 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in the hall and bathroom. The development includes a beautiful residents' lounge with various social activities and weekly coffee mornings should you wish to join in. The garden room with mezzanine leads out to the courtyard with seating area and attractive landscaped gardens to enjoy and a lovely walk by the river close by. There is a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). A car parking permit scheme applies and the current fee is £250 per annum, check with the House Manager for availability.

It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirements of 60 years. For a couple, one person must be a minimum of 60 years.

Local Area

Hailes Green is located in Haddington, 20 miles east of Edinburgh in the beautiful county of East Lothian, Haddington is a charming small market town with lots to offer. Once the fourth biggest town in Scotland, Haddington is now a cultural hub steeped in history with several famous landmarks and other places of interest right on your doorstep. Residents at Hailes Green can enjoy access to a wide range of amenities, including a leisure centre, rugby, bowling and golf clubs as well as many shops, cafes and restaurants. In the wider area, East Lothian is home to an abundance of stately homes, museums, galleries and beautiful outdoor spaces so there is something to suit all interests. East Lothian also has a beautiful coastline, dotted with fishing villages and spectacular beaches for lovely walks and fresh air. Living in this cosy little town will let our residents relax in a rural setting while not being too far away from the city. Haddington has strong transport links into Edinburgh city centre via regular buses, and also to the surrounding towns and area. For those with access to a car, Haddington conveniently sits just off the A1, the longest road in the UK that connects Edinburgh with London, being in perfect position for trips away.

21 The Hailes

Apartment 21 is located on the first floor to the front of the development overlooking the well maintained entrance courtyard and close to the Guest Suite and Lobby on the same level. The communal lift servicing all floor levels and provides access to the ground floor facilities on offer including the Residents' Lounge, Conservatory with a lovely piano as a feature of the room.

Entrance Hall

Welcoming entrance hall benefitting from a generous walk-in storage/airing cupboard with utilities. The 24-hour emergency response pull cord system with an additional pull cord in the shower room, for peace of mind and pendants are also provided. There are illuminated light switches, a smoke detector, apartment security door entry system. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and shower room.

Living Room

Spacious dual aspect living room benefiting a balcony with a south westerly position and ideal for patio furniture . The room is bright and airy with a neutral fitted carpet continued into the entrance hall and bedroom. There are TV and telephone points and raised electric power sockets. 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, fitted integrated fridge, freezer and under pelmet lighting. Floor level heater and fitted roller blind.

Bedroom

Generous bedroom benefitting from a walk-in wardrobe with hanging rails, shelving and storage above. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.

Shower Room

Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of walk-in shower enclosure, WC, vanity unit with sink and illuminated mirror above. Wall mounted heated towel rail and fan heater.

Inclusions & Additional Notes

• Included: Carpets, blind and integrated appliances. There is an electric recliner and two seater sofa from Oak Mobility, available under separate negotiation if interested.
• Available: Ultrafast, Superfast & Standard Broadband
• Mains water and electricity
• Heating is provided by electric off-peak storage heaters.
• 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
• 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 service charge for a one bedroom is £2420.11 per annum (£201.68 per month) for the year ending 31/8/2026

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.