An excellent opportunity to acquire a 50% share ownership* of a light and beautifully presented, two-bedroom, dual aspect, second (top) floor flat, forming part of a modern riverside residential development. Conveniently located in the centre of the desirable and sought-after village of Balerno, southwest of Edinburgh city centre. A generous hall gives access throughout and features three convenient built-in store cupboards, a secured entry handset, and carpeted flooring. Set to the front, a bright spacious living room offers space for lounge and dining furniture and includes carpeted flooring and a pendant light fitting with a ceiling rose. The kitchen is also set to the front and features stone-effect worktops, a tiled surround, a washing machine, a dishwasher, a fridge/freezer, a free-standing electric cooker, and recessed spotlighting. Two well-proportioned double bedrooms are set to the rear and feature carpeted flooring, central light fittings and built-in mirrored wardrobes. Completing the accommodation, a family-size bathroom is set internally off the hall, fitted with a modern three-piece suite including an electric shower unit over the bath, tiled splash walls and spotlighting. *The remaining 50% share of the property is owned by Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Association. Any new purchaser must meet the eligibility criteria for Shared Ownership and will be required to undergo a financial assessment and approval by the Association. At the time of writing, a monthly occupancy payment of £171.48 is payable to the Association. In addition to this, there is a variable quarterly payment to the Property Factor to cover the upkeep of the communal areas. Balerno is a sought-after residential village, some eight miles south-west of the city centre. Located just off the A70, it is ideal for commuting by bus or car, with the nearby city bypass connecting to the main trunk routes and Edinburgh Airport. The thriving community supports a range of local shopping, services and amenities, including sports clubs, well-regarded primary and high schools, and a monthly Farmers Market. There are supermarkets at The Gyle and Hermiston Gait retail parks and at Colinton and Longstone. Balerno lies on the edge of the Pentland Hills Regional Park and is convenient for pleasant woodland pathways along the Water of Leith, around Harlaw and Threipmuir Reservoirs, and in the NTS Malleny Gardens, with golf courses at Dalmahoy and Baberton. Council Tax Band: D Tenure: Freehold Factor Fees: RMG Scotland Broadband Coverage (Fibre): Standard and Superfast Mobile Coverage (Data): 4G For more information, please check "OfCom" mobile and broadband checker |
