Summary - 34/12, BALCARRES STREET, EDINBURGH EH10 5JF
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Bright one-bedroom close to cafés, parks and fast city links.
Third-floor flat in Victorian tenement — no lift access
Open-plan living/kitchen with integrated appliances included
Double bedroom with built-in wardrobe
Communal rear garden; on-street permit parking (Zone B2)
Freehold tenure — uncommon for a flat
Electric panel heating; potentially higher running costs
Approximately 498 sqft — compact one-bedroom layout
EPC D; sold £4,000 below home report value
A bright, well-proportioned one-bedroom flat on the third floor of a traditional Morningside tenement, ideal for first-time buyers seeking a compact city base. High ceilings and period stone features give character while the open-plan living/kitchen maximises usable space for modern living. Integrated appliances and included window furnishings make the property move-in ready.
Practical benefits include a communal rear garden, on-street permit parking (Priority Zone B2), double glazing, and freehold tenure — an atypical plus for a flat. The location places cafés, shops, the Dominion cinema and green spaces within easy walking distance, with reliable public transport to the city centre.
Buyers should note the flat is on the third floor with no lift and heated by electric panel heaters, which can mean higher running costs than central heating. The EPC is D and the sale is offered £4,000 below the home report value; no warranties or guarantees are provided with fixtures and fittings. The size is compact at about 498 sqft, best suited to singles or couples looking for a low-maintenance city home or rental investment.
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