Summary - 47/2, MORTONHALL GATE, EDINBURGH EH16 6TJ
2 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Character-filled, ground-floor Georgian flat with parkland views — listed constraints apply.
Ground-floor conversion within a listed Georgian country house
Two generous double bedrooms plus separate study/home office
Large sitting/dining room with period features and high ceilings
Private residents’ parking and access to shared landscaped grounds
Freehold tenure but listed status restricts alterations and may raise costs
Very slow broadband and only average mobile signal — limited connectivity
Higher-than-average council tax; local area shows elevated deprivation levels
Large overall size (approx. 1,572 sqft) — significant maintenance responsibility
Set within the historic Mortonhall Estate, this ground-floor conversion offers spacious period living on a generous footprint. The flat retains high ceilings and traditional features from the listed Georgian country house, with a large sitting/dining room, two double bedrooms and a separate study — useful as a home office or guest room. Private residents’ parking and access to shared landscaped grounds add practical convenience and country-style outlooks.
This property suits someone seeking character and space rather than a turn-key city apartment. The freehold tenure is a positive, but the listed status means external alterations and some repairs may be constrained and could require specialist consent and cost. Broadband speeds are very slow here, and mobile signal is only average — important if you work from home or rely on fast internet.
The location is the standout: peaceful parkland, Braid Hills on the doorstep and straightforward road access to the city bypass. It will appeal to downsizers wanting single-level living with green views, professionals who prioritise tranquillity, or buyers prepared to invest in sympathetic updating. Note the area’s wider socio-economic indicators and higher-than-average council tax, which are relevant to running costs and local services.
Overall the flat offers rare, roomy period accommodation in a secluded estate setting. If you value space, heritage and outdoor access and are aware of the listed constraints and connectivity limitations, this is a distinctive home with long-term appeal.
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