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3 bed top floor flat for sale in Shandon

12/5 Cowan Road, Edinburgh, EH11 1RQ
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ESPC Chartered Firm
Council Tax Band E
Energy Rating C
Tenure Freehold
Key features
  • Attractive, traditional tenement property
  • Three bed, top floor flat
  • Beautiful period features
  • Popular Shandon location
  • Sash and case double glazing
  • Gas central heating
  • Communal garden
  • Permit parking

An attractive and well-proportioned traditional three-bedroom, top-floor tenement flat, ideally situated in the ever-popular Shandon area of Edinburgh. The property retains a wealth of charming period features and enjoys a bright, airy atmosphere throughout. The spacious lounge form a welcoming focal point, enhanced by a fireplace with top of the range Woodwarm wood-burning stove, marble hearth and timber surround, a feature wall mural, together with a pleasant open outlook. The stylish dining kitchen is finished to a high standard, featuring a range of appliances and elegant quartz worktops, successfully combining contemporary design with the home's classic character. There are three generously sized double bedrooms, providing excellent versatility for family living, guests or home working. The bathroom is particularly impressive, fitted with striking tiled walls, a bath with overhead shower, twin wash-hand basins set within a marble-topped vanity unit and a ladder-style radiator. Externally, residents enjoy access to a well-maintained communal garden. With its appealing proportions, tasteful modern upgrades and elevated position, this property represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a characterful home within a highly sought-after residential location. The property is located in the popular area of Shandon, which lies a short distance to the south west of Edinburgh's city centre. There is a good range of local amenities within the vicinity including schools, shops and recreational facilities. Only a short distance from the property there is local specialist shopping, a bank, Post Office and restaurant. Further shopping including a Tesco supermarket at Colinton Mains, Sainsbury's at Murrayfield and Asda, Aldi and M&S Food at Chesser. Recreational facilities include Harrison Park, the Union Canal with direct access to the cycle network, Craiglockhart Sports Centre and Fountain Park with its multiplex cinema, bars and restaurants. There are good public schools in the area including Craiglockhart Primary School and Tynecastle Secondary. The property is only a short distance from Haymarket and Slateford train stations and regular public transport runs to and from the city centre. The city bypass is also easily accessible providing good links to the M8 and M9 motorway networks.

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Shandon, Edinburgh South at a glance*

  • Average selling price

    £317,941

  • Median time to sell

    18 days

  • Average % of Home Report achieved

    102.8%

  • Most popular property type

    2 bedroom flat

To find out more about the local market, contact ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan today.
* Figures are based on properties marketed and sold through ESPC. Home Report valuations relate to properties where the Home Report was available on espc.com. Figures relate to the 3 month period ending on 31/12/2025

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