2 bed flat for sale

Baberton Avenue, Juniper Green EH14

Stunning two bed upper ground floor mccarthy and stone retirement apartment with private balconies and views overlooking baberton golf course

Summary

Merrilees Gate was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for retirement living. The development consists of 45 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 bathroom.

The development includes a Homeowners' lounge and landscaped gardens. There is a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). A car parking – permit scheme applies, check with the House Manager for availability. A car parking -permit scheme applies, check with the house manager for availability.
Merrilees Gate is situated in the former village of Juniper Green is now a popular residential suburb 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 of course Baberton Golf Club on the doorstep. The area offers some beautiful woodland walks along the Water of Leith through Colinton and Stockbridge, and onto 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.
It is a condition of purchase that all residents must meet the age requirements of 60 years. Merrilees Gate offers Full Fibre broadband Connectivity

Entrance Hall

Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord located in the hall. Doors lead to the bedrooms, living room and bathroom.

Lounge

Lounge with TV and telephone points. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets, Patio doors access to Balcony with open views. Partially double glazed doors lead onto a separate kitchen.

Kitchen

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 under pelmet lighting.

Bedroom One

Benefiting from a walk-in wardrobe. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point. Patio door access to Balcony

En-Suite Bathroom

Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of bath with shower over bath. WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above.

Bedroom Two

Spacious second bedroom. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.

Shower Room

Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of walk-in shower, WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above.

Service Charge

Current Service charge two bedroom (Aug 2025) £3,670.46 annually
• 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.

Car Parking (Permit Scheme) Subject To Availabilit

Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.