2 bed flat for sale

The Hailes, Mill Wynd, Haddington EH41

Generous size two bedroom retirement apartment located on the second floor overlooking the attractive gardens in the sought after development called The Hailes. With riverside walks and within walking distance to the heart of Haddington, with excellent amenities including cafes, shops, restaurants, supermarkets and bus transport links available.

The Hailes

Hailes Green 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.

Apartment Overview

45 The Hailes is located on the second floor overlooking the well maintained garden grounds and close to the lift and stairwell, for easy access to the communal facilities on offer. The accommodation comprises of a welcoming entrance hall with storage/airing cupboard. There is also a 24-hour emergency response pull cord system with additional call points and pendants provided. The spacious living room benefits from a Juliet balcony providing plenty natural light. There is a well appointed kitchen located off the living room with Bosch appliances, built-in oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood and fitted integrated fridge, freezer and under pelmet lighting. The primary bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite, fully tiled and comprises of a walk-in shower, WC, vanity unit with sink and illuminated mirror above. Bedroom two is a good sized double or can accommodate twin beds. The shower room is fully tiled with a shower cubible, WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above.

Community Lifestyle

There is a vibrant community at The Hailes, the communal lounge and conservatory serves as the main hub for socialising and resident activities. A varied programme of regular events helps create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, including chair exercise classes on a Tuesday, Wednesday offers knit & natter and Scrabble in the afternoon followed by film night. Thursday morning is keep fit and Sunday afternoon indoor bowling, which is always fun. Coffee morning's on a Friday for a blether with your neighbours and a sing-a-long session. Saturday it's social or games night. If that's not enough, there are fish supper's every 2nd Friday and the first Wednesday of each month, bring your own bottle and social gathering. There's a Sunday monthly church service streamed from the local community.

Facilities

The Hailes offers superb facilities with the popular residents' lounge or you can relax in the lovely bright and airy conservatory, with a piano for those that play, and a library on the mezzanine level. There are well maintained garden grounds with seating areas and you can enjoy a walk by the River Tyne. There is car parking for residents subject to availability with the permit scheme and spaces for visitors with plenty on street parking available too.

Inclusions & Additional Notes

• Included: Carpets, curtains and integrated appliances
• Available: UltraFast, SuperFast & Standard Broadband
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

Service Charge

Service charge is £320.68 per month, for the financial year ending 31/8/27

• 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 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.

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.

Moving Made Easy

Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:

• free Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.

For more information speak with our Property Consultant today.