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Merrilees Gate was purpose built by McCarthy & Stone to a high specification for retirement living. The development consists of 45 one and two-bedroom 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 a call point in the hallway. The development has excellent facilities and includes a beautiful Homeowners lounge and kitchen which is well used and a great way to meet other neighbours for social activities and celebrations. There is a well equipped laundry room, private locker room, landscaped gardens with seating area and lift to all floors. Mobility scooter charging point available. There is a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (nominal charges apply).
It is a condition of purchase that single occupants must meet the age requirements of 60 years, in an event of a couple the second person must be over the age of 55 years.
Local Area
Merrilees Gate is located within Juniper Green, a popular residential suburb South West of Edinburgh running along the Pentland Hills, around six miles away from the centre of the city. Given Conservation Status in 1993, Juniper Green retains its village charm with a good selection of local shops and amenities just around the corner from Merrilees Gate. There is also a good choice of restaurants and cafés in the locality. Homeowners at Merrilees Gate can enjoy access to a range of leisure facilities, with tennis and bowling clubs nearby and Baberton Golf Club on the doorstep. The area offers some beautiful woodland walks along the Water of Leith through Colinton and Stockbridge, and onwards to Leith waterfront, where a further array of shops, restaurants and cafés can be found. Juniper Green is easily accessible from the Edinburgh city by-pass and there are frequent bus services to the city centre, making it easy to enjoy the delights of Scotland’s capital all year round.
10 Merrilees Gate
Apartment 10 is one of the larger configuration within Merrilees Gate and enjoys an upper ground floor position with elevated view. The apartment is ideally placed opposite the Homeowners's lounge/Hobby Room and entrance lobby.
Entrance Hall
Welcoming entrance hall with a walk-in storage and utility cupboard, 24-hour emergency response Careline and pull cord system including personal pendants alarms for peace of mind. The hall also features illuminated light switches, a smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and shower room.
Living Room
Spacious living room featuring a Juliet balcony with superb view overlooking the attractive landscaped gardens, courtyard area and the Queensferry Crossing and beyond. There is a fireplace surround with fitted electric fire. There are TV, Sky/Sky+ and telephone points, decorative ceiling lights, ample raised electric power sockets and the partial glazed double doors lead 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 washer/dryer with Neff appliances and under pelmet lighting.
Bedroom
Generous double bedroom benefitting a walk-in wardrobe and ample room for bedroom furnture. There are plenty electric sockets, TV and phone point.
Shower Room
Easily maintained shower room tiled and fitted with suite comprising of a generous walk-in shower, WC, vanity storage unit with sink and mirror above.
Inclusions & Additional Information
• Included: Carpets, curtains, roller blind in kitchen and integrated appliances
• Available: Superfast Fibre broadband is available.
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
Superfast Fibre broadband is available.
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.
Service Charge is £2,446.97 per annum £203.91 per month (for financial year ending 31/08/2025).
Residents 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.
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Generous one bed apartment situated on the upper lower ground floor with juliet balcony overlooking the landscaped garden grounds within a desirable retirement living development next to Baberton Golf Course.
Summary
Merrilees Gate was purpose built by McCarthy & Stone to a high specification for retirement living. The development consists of 45 one and two-bedroom 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 a call point in the hallway. The development has excellent facilities and includes a beautiful Homeowners lounge and kitchen which is well used and a great way to meet other neighbours for social activities and celebrations. There is a well equipped laundry room, private locker room, landscaped gardens with seating area and lift to all floors. Mobility scooter charging point available. There is a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (nominal charges apply).
It is a condition of purchase that single occupants must meet the age requirements of 60 years, in an event of a couple the second person must be over the age of 55 years.
Local Area
Merrilees Gate is located within Juniper Green, a popular residential suburb South West of Edinburgh running along the Pentland Hills, around six miles away from the centre of the city. Given Conservation Status in 1993, Juniper Green retains its village charm with a good selection of local shops and amenities just around the corner from Merrilees Gate. There is also a good choice of restaurants and cafés in the locality. Homeowners at Merrilees Gate can enjoy access to a range of leisure facilities, with tennis and bowling clubs nearby and Baberton Golf Club on the doorstep. The area offers some beautiful woodland walks along the Water of Leith through Colinton and Stockbridge, and onwards to Leith waterfront, where a further array of shops, restaurants and cafés can be found. Juniper Green is easily accessible from the Edinburgh city by-pass and there are frequent bus services to the city centre, making it easy to enjoy the delights of Scotland’s capital all year round.
10 Merrilees Gate
Apartment 10 is one of the larger configuration within Merrilees Gate and enjoys an upper ground floor position with elevated view. The apartment is ideally placed opposite the Homeowners’s lounge/Hobby Room and entrance lobby.
Entrance Hall
Welcoming entrance hall with a walk-in storage and utility cupboard, 24-hour emergency response Careline and pull cord system including personal pendants alarms for peace of mind. The hall also features illuminated light switches, a smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and shower room.
Living Room
Spacious living room featuring a Juliet balcony with superb view overlooking the attractive landscaped gardens, courtyard area and the Queensferry Crossing and beyond. There is a fireplace surround with fitted electric fire. There are TV, Sky/Sky+ and telephone points, decorative ceiling lights, ample raised electric power sockets and the partial glazed double doors lead 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 washer/dryer with Neff appliances and under pelmet lighting.
Bedroom
Generous double bedroom benefitting a walk-in wardrobe and ample room for bedroom furnture. There are plenty electric sockets, TV and phone point.
Shower Room
Easily maintained shower room tiled and fitted with suite comprising of a generous walk-in shower, WC, vanity storage unit with sink and mirror above.
Inclusions & Additional Information
• Included: Carpets, curtains, roller blind in kitchen and integrated appliances
• Available: Superfast Fibre broadband is available.
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
Superfast Fibre broadband is available.
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.
Service Charge is £2,446.97 per annum £203.91 per month (for financial year ending 31/08/2025).
Residents 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.