Local property portal ESPC has revealed the 10 properties which were the most popular on its website throughout August 2023, racking up more than 160,000 views between them.
There was quite a selection of styles and sizes making up the top 10, with the properties garnering the most attention including a detached four-bedroom villa in Bruntsfield, a stylish modern apartment in Bonnington and an Instagrammable one-bed warehouse conversion on The Shore in Leith. Property prices in the top 10 showed a real mix of buyers’ budgets too, with prices ranging from a considerable £895,000 to a more budget-friendly £180,000.
Edinburgh remained a hotspot for home-hunters, with nine out of the top 10 properties situated in the Capital, and the other top 10 property located in nearby Musselburgh. Flats also appeared to be in high demand, with eight flats on the list. And the market still appeared to be moving at pace, with three of the properties already under offer.
Paul Hilton, chief executive of ESPC, said: “There has been huge demand for one and two bedroom flats in trendy districts such as The Shore, Canonmills, Newhaven and Bonnington, with prices starting around the £180,000 mark.
"At the other end of the scale, family homes in prestigious postcodes surrounding Bruntsfield and the New Town have also been popular, and of course, there’s been plenty of popularity for properties close to the water, with homes in Musselburgh, Joppa and Duddingston all making our top 10, as buyers continue in their droves to search for a home close to the coast.”
5. 42/3 The Shore, The Shore, Edinburgh
Boasting an envy-inducing location right on The Shore itself, this stylish flat has been whipping up plenty of interest, as it featured on August’s most-viewed list too. This charming flat is part of an A-listed warehouse conversion that’s been noted by Historic Environment Scotland as the oldest and ‘most distinctive’ in Scotland, making it a truly unique home. The property is still available, on the market at offers over £190,000. Photo: Coulters
6. 66 Joppa Road, Edinburgh
The seaside spot of Joppa is highly sought-after with buyers at all ages and stages, but especially family buyers – so it’s not surprising that this terraced house has already been snapped up. Boasting period features, stylish décor and generous proportions, this elegant property is a stone’s throw from the seafront and makes an idyllic family home. Photo: MHD Law
7. 12 Woodfield Park, Colinton, Edinburgh
Enjoying a secluded setting on a large corner plot, this substantial detached home was incredibly popular in September, and it’s easy to see why. With ample living spaces and four generous bedrooms, plus a fabulous kitchen, sunroom and south-facing garden, this is an ideal place for a growing family to put down roots. This property is currently under offer having been available for offers over £665,000. Photo: MHD Law
8. 5 Duddingston Mains Cottages, Duddingston Crescent, Portobello
After appearing in August’s most-viewed list, this Portobello property is still catching the eye of many a buyer! Bright and airy, and boasting an enviable location just moments from Portobello’s wealth of amenities, this lovely coastal flat offers generous proportions, neutral décor and a private garden too. This property is still currently available at a fixed price of £190,000. Photo: Deans Properties