Holmehill Court, Dunblane, FK15

This charming retirement flat is an upper-floor apartment with beautiful views of Dunblane’s old town, as well as access to well-maintained shared gardens. The accommodation comprises a hall with a storage cupboard, lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and a shower-room, The flat is accessed via a stair with a stairlift. The accommodation is located on one level and extends to about 58 sqm. The property is neutrally decorated and benefits from carpets in the bedrooms and lounge. Parking within the lovely, landscaped grounds is exclusive to homeowners and their guests and is close to the front door.

The lounge is a bright, generous room which has a large south-facing picture window offering lovely views over the rear of the property and the houses and gardens of the Old Town. It is a sunny living space with plenty of natural light and neutral décor.

The modern kitchen is fitted with a range of white wall and base units with laminate worktops and attractive yet practical slate-effect flooring. It is well equipped with appliances including an electric cooker with oven, grill and ceramic hob, a washer dryer, dishwasher and larder-style fridge freezer.

The main bedroom is presented in neutral décor. With built-in wardrobes and overlooking the front of the property, this is a generous room in which to sleep and relax.

The second bedroom, which has potential to be used as a study, also has a front-facing window, with neutral décor and a deep storage cupboard with hanging rails and shelves.

The shower room comprises a large, walk-in, electric shower cubicle, a wash-hand basin, WC and heated towel rail, with practical yet stylish tiling.

The property is double glazed and has modern electric heating throughout.

There are well-maintained communal garden and seating areas, and exclusive resident and visitor parking is available outside the property.

NEED TO KNOW

Holme Hill Court is a small, retirement neighbourhood built in 1985 and managed by Hanover Housing. It is suitable for anyone over the age of 60. Each property has a pull-cord, 24-hour alarm system installed in every room, which connects to a live response within a minute. In addition, a warden is available three hours a day for three days a week but can be contacted outwith these times. This service is included in a monthly service charge of around £190, which also pays for the upkeep of all communal areas, buildings insurance, any external maintenance of the properties and grounds.

Two bedroom upper-floor flat

Sunny sitting room

Accessible shower room

Popular retirement development

Communal gardens

Allocated residents’ parking

Bright and neutral décor

Approximate room sizes: Lounge (4.4 x 3.4m), Kitchen (3.4 x 2.4m), Bedroom 1 (3.4 x 3.2m), Bedroom 2 (2.9 x 2.4m), Shower room (2.1 x 1.7m).

LOCATION

Holmehill Court is only a few minutes’ walk to the town centre and close to all the village’s local services and amenities, while the more extensive facilities offered in Stirling are only a ten-minute drive to the south. The railway station which is just a short walk away provides excellent links to Perth, Stirling, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Dunblane boasts primary and secondary schools with first-class reputations and possesses good leisure facilities with a challenging 18-hole golf course, a private leisure club with swimming pool, and numerous sports and social clubs, including the local tennis club and excellent Dunblane Youth and Sports Centre. There is an extensive network of maintained paths that extends up to Sheriffmuir and surrounding areas, providing excellent variety for dog walking. The High Street is home to the award-winning Tilly Tearoom and a selection of other excellent restaurants, bars, cafes and independent retailers. With its easy access to the road and rail network covering central Scotland and beyond, Dunblane remains a very desirable area among house hunters.

FINER DETAILS

Council tax: Band D

EER: D (66)

Superfast broadband: available in the area

The date of entry is flexible and by mutual agreement.

Viewings are by appointment through Cathedral City Estates.

All room sizes are approximate.