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Green light for Edinburgh Marina retirement living scheme

Source: http://www.scottishconstructionnow.com

A ‘unique’ waterside retirement living scheme which will form a key element of the forthcoming £500 million Edinburgh Marina redevelopment has secured detailed planning permission.Living for Retirement has been designed by Wilson Gunn exclusively for the over 55s, comprising 104 apartments with their own dedicated guest accommodation, concierge, private storage and parking set within a private landscaped garden.Developers Edinburgh Marina Holdings said the scheme will be a first for Edinburgh and for Scotland, designed to provide its residents with the means to lead an active, fulfilling retirement.Residents will have full access to the new Health & Wellness Centre – incorporating steam and sauna rooms – as well as a private cinema, bistro, lounge, library and fully equipped laundry room.