Downsize to upgrade: Why luxury living in Barnton could be your parents’ dream new home in retirement
Barnton Avenue West is arguably one of the capital’s most desirable addresses. Nestled on a leafy suburb right next to the Royal Burgess Golf Club and in a welcoming community with all the amenities you could wish for, it’s the perfect choice for older couples or people on their own who no longer want to run an expensive, rambling family home, but don’t want to lose out on quality and luxury.
And for adult children looking to help their parents choose where they want to live in the next phase of their life, the exclusive The Avenue Barnton development ticks a lot of reassuring boxes.
Location, location, location
Just 20 minutes by bus from the city centre, Barnton is a little oasis of calm just moments from Cramond and Silverknowes and the beautiful Firth of Forth. There’s a post office, café, takeaway, supermarket, and GP surgery nearby, and the number 47 bus route is just round the corner. With a beautiful parkland golf course nearby and tranquil streets, this is an idyllic corner of Edinburgh, yet it’s just over 10 minutes by taxi to Edinburgh Airport. Truly the best of both worlds.
Some of the properties have views out over Royal Burgess Golf Club, while every home has an attention to detail that exudes quality and comfort.
Luxury retirement living
The Avenue is definitely not supported living or any kind of care home; it’s a collection of privately-owned luxury one, two and three-bedroom apartments, penthouses, and a small number of executive three bed villas, with one crucial difference – you’ve got to be over 55 to buy! In fact, many of the happy home owners who’ve bought properties in the development have been into their late 60s and 70s, fit enough to enjoy life to the full, but wanting to start again away from bustling streets packed with young families, and create their own dream retirement living.
Beautiful yet practical
There is a lift to the apartments, non-allocated parking spaces on site, a well-maintained shared garden (with room to do a little green-fingered growing of your own if you wish), and some communal spaces indoors and outdoors for those who want to mingle. This includes an elegant hotel inspired club lounge providing the perfect environment for residents to socialise with family, friends and neighbours. There’s also a guest suite available to book by residents for visiting guests, eliminating the need for external hotel reservations and ensuring guests remain close, relaxed and cared for. With costs kept to a minimum for owners’ visitors, it’s probably the most luxurious and affordable suite to rent in the city, and is perfect for old friends, kids and grandkids who want to come visit.
Top quality specifications
There’s not a penny been spared in the design and fit of these beautiful homes. From Siemens appliances throughout the Ashley Ann kitchens, to the stylish flooring, each home exudes quality and space. And with modern, eco efficient designs including a centralised ground source heat pump system serving all properties, new owners will find their fuel bills a fraction of the cost when they move into The Avenue.
On site extras
As more of the homes are occupied, developers Cruden are actively recruiting a concierge to work on site five days a week. Working alongside the managing agent, they’ll take care of the gardens and maintenance on site, and be on hand to take in parcels and run the guest suite calendar. While you’ll be a traditional homeowner with complete autonomy in your own property, this extra service offers an extra layer of help, especially if your family don’t live close by.
Selling made simple
Relocating to a new home at The Avenue couldn’t be easier. Cruden Homes can provide a free consultation with our home move experts, who offer advice on space planning and all the practical and logistical aspects of downsizing and moving house. What’s more, with their Assisted Move and Part Exchange packages, Cruden Homes can arrange the sale of your current home and take care of the associated selling fees, providing a cost-effective and seamless move straight into your new home at The Avenue. Make sure to speak to their sales advisor for details.
A built in social circle
Many of the current owners have relocated from nearby areas, so still have their own network of friends and clubs to go to. But an active residents’ association has plans to organise fun events into the future, particularly handy for those who’ve relocated from afar or who are recently widowed and are finding their way through the next phase of their life.
All properties are complete and ready to move into, and you arrange a viewing of the stunning show apartment. Prices from £365,000. Find out more here.