These are the top 10 most affordable homes currently available in Edinburgh, according to ESPC.
Ranging in price from £43,000 to £110,000, these properties are on the market now, dotted all around the city. Nine of the 10 properties are flats, with the other a one-bedroom ‘park home’. Some of the properties are part-ownership and some are part of elderly accommodation complexes, while others are flats in need of some renovation work to breathe new life into them.
9. 4/43 Gillsland Road, Merchiston
Situated within the peaceful Merchiston conservation area, 4/43 Gillsland Road, available at offers over £110,000, is a light, spacious second floor retirement flat, situated in a prime location within an established retirement complex for 60s and over. The flat is accessed via a well-kept, secure shared entrance and the flat briefly comprises; an entrance hall with large storage cupboard, a bay windowed living/dining room, which offers beautiful views over the communal garden grounds, a fitted kitchen, a bright double bedroom with fitted storage cupboard and a shower room. The flat benefits from double glazing and electric heating, there is a 24-hour careline alarm system with emergency pull cords, a part-time resident manager, and a guest room within the complex. Externally, the landscaped communal garden offers a sweeping manicured lawn and colourful flower beds, creating a truly peaceful setting for socialising and relaxing in the sun and there is private residents' parking available.
To view this property, call 0131 202 5935. Photo: ESPC
This well presented ground floor two bedroom flat, on the market at offers over £110,000, forms part of a popular residential area close to schools, amenities and commuter links. The property is likely to appeal to first time buyers and rental investors.
Offered in good condition to the market, the accommodation comprises; Entrance hallway with ample storage; Light and airy reception room offering ample space for numerous furniture configurations and dining space; fitted kitchen benefitting from gloss white wall and base units, splashback tiling along with a tiled floor; two well proportioned double bedrooms and a white three piece bathroom complete with stylish wet wall paneling.
On-street parking is available for residents and visitors. The property benefits from shared gardens to the front and the rear, to the front is laid to low maintenance chipstone with a fenced border and lawn to the rear communally shared with the block.
To view this property, call Neilsons on 0131 253 2858. Photo: ESCP