Forming part of a prestigious retirement development by McCarthy & Stone this well presented one bedroom first floor apartment in the heart of Cults is offered for sale.

The development offers an independent living environment for over 60s whilst having the security of a part time in-house Manager whose office is located on the ground floor. Within each room in the apartment, pull cords are accessible which are connected to a Careline central point via an intercom, facilitating emergency assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Prospective purchasers should be aware that they will be required to satisfy the managing agents of their suitability. Occupiers must normally be at least 60 years of age (or in the case of a couple one at least 60 and the other at least 55) and they must be able to live independently.

There is also a spacious residents’ communal lounge on the ground floor which plays host to regular social activities arranged by an active “social committee”, a guest suite with bedroom and shower room (for which a nightly charge is payable), laundry room with automatic washing machines, tumble dryers and ironing facilities and a refuse room with recycling facilities. The development also boasts a secure entry system with CCTV and lift access to all floors. These mutual areas are maintained on contract for an annual fee.

The entrance door to the apartment leads into the spacious hallway which has doors leading to the lounge, double bedroom, bathroom and a walk-in storage cupboard with lighting and fitted shelving.

The lounge is a well-proportioned, bright, airy room with lovely side facing views. Fully carpeted, the lounge features a stone effect fireplace with an electric fire and has ample space for free standing furniture, along with an area to the rear being the perfect spot for dining. From the lounge a set of doors inset with frosted glass panels lead into the well-appointed kitchen.

The kitchen has a good range of beech effect base and wall units, granite effect roll top work surfaces with contrasting tiled splashbacks and vinyl flooring. The work surface incorporates a stainless steel sink with drainer, a four ring electric hob with extractor fan above and an integrated fridge and freezer. There is an ‘’AEG” half height oven and a ‘’Dimplex’’ wall mounted heater. The window above the sink provides plenty of natural light.

The spacious double bedroom is carpeted and has a double built in wardrobe with mirrored bi-fold doors providing generous shelf and hanging space. There are telephone and television connection points.

The bathroom is fully tiled to all walls and comprises of a white WC, white wash basin set in a beech effect vanity unit, mirror with lighting above the wash basin, bath with mains shower above. Above the bath a useful grab rail can be found. Further features include an extractor fan, wall mounted heated towel rail, “Dimplex” wall heater and wall mounted shaving mirror.

The delightful garden grounds have sunny seating areas which are bordered by shrubbery beds with a plethora of flowering plants and shrubs providing good colour throughout the seasons. There are visitors’ parking and residents’ parking spaces which are available to rent upon application. There is also on street parking in the surrounding area. Viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the warmth and comfort this lovely home has to offer.

• Lounge: 3.12m x 7.06m (10'3" x 23'2")
• Kitchen: 2.26m x 2.21m (7'5" x 7'3")
• Bedroom: 3.28m x 4.73m (10'9" x 15'6")
• Shower room: 1.63m x 2.01m (5'4" x 6'7")

Cults is a popular suburb of Aberdeen which lies just two miles west of the city and Lower Deeside and which has achieved a reputation as one of the most sought after areas of Aberdeen. There is a good range of local shopping and leisure facilities locally as well as a post office, medical centre, pharmacies, dentists, hairdressers, library, a community centre and a bank which are all within easy walking distance. With the countryside being close at hand, all manner of leisure and recreational pursuits are “on the doorstep”, including eighteen hole golf courses at both Deeside and Peterculter and salmon and trout fishing on the River Dee. Cults also enjoys excellent transport links to the city centre.

Travel west along the A93 North Deeside Road to Cults. On entering Cults turn right at the traffic lights on to Kirk Brae. Kirk Manor Court is accessed via Manor Place.