1 bed flat for sale

Sandford Gate, Halleys Court, Kirkcaldy KY1

Spacious, well presented 1 bed second floor McCarthy & Stone built retirement home in sought after, central location close to town centre amenities. The property features a bright, airy lounge / dining room with French doors leading to a modern kitchen with a selection of appliances. Further set of French doors open onto a Juliette balcony. The hallway leads to a very spacious double bedroom with lots of floor space for ample furniture and also has double mirrored fitted wardrobes. The property features an excellent wet-wall shower-room, excellent for ease of maintenace and comfort. Accommodation is completed with a very large walk-in cupboard giving you plenty of storage space and also housing the electric heating boiler. This lovely, warm apartment enjoys a new boiler and hot water system which was installed in February this year and also boasts recently fitted custom blinds to both the lounge and bedroom.

The development itself comprises 61 self-contained apartments on four floors, served by a lift. The development is purpose built for retirement with good security arrangements including entry phone and video entry system with direct communication to the House Manager. Each owner occupier contributes via the Factoring costs to the cost of management and upkeep and will have reached a minimum age of sixty years or in the case of a couple one must be over sixty and the other over fifty-five. The property is fitted with emergency pull cords throughout which connect to the House Manager in office hours and to a centralised emergency call centre out-with office hours. There is a smoke detector system which connects direct to Fife Fire Service. The property is very modern and offers spacious, independent living for the retired community and has the benefit of being part of a well maintained, attractive retirement complex.

The development boasts a spacious, luxury communal social lounge, WC and kitchen facility as well as a fully maintained laundrette / washroom and a large, common and well-kept bin storage area. Sandford Gate has been designed to provide the very best in comfort and convenience situated within 450 yards of local shops. This stunning property is ideally situated just a stroll from the town centre and Esplanade. This property is therefore well located, with excellent amenities on the doorstep and it is also within a short walking distance of both the Bus and Rail stations and a short drive to the Fife Retail & Business Park and the A92 link roads providing commuter access to Scotland's major cities. Kirkcaldy boasts its own town centre Leisure Complex, library, theatre, museum, beaches, schools and parks.

Home Report Value £105,000

Council Tax Band D

Energy Performance Rating C

Factors: First Port bi-annual payment approximately £1000 and includes Building Insurance, house manager salary, lift maintenance, car park and communal areas maintenance, secure entry system maintenance, emergency out-of-hours service, maintenance of communal lounge, kitchen, WC and laundry facilities and gardening services