Offers Over £270,000

2 bed first floor flat for sale in Blackford

96/1 Blackford Avenue, Blackford, Edinburgh, EH9 3ES
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ESPC Chartered Firm
Total Floor Area 67m²
Council Tax Band E
Energy Rating C
Tenure Freehold
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Key features
  • First floor flat with great potential.
  • Outstanding direct view of Arthur's Seat.
  • Shared gardens to the rear.
  • Unrestricted on-street parking.
  • Lovely walks at nearby Blackford Hill.
  • Highly regarded schooling nearby.

Property highlight: Breathtaking views of Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags

Offering exceptional views towards Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags, this two bedroom flat forms part of a traditional tenement situated within the desirable district of Blackford to the south of Edinburgh's city centre. Situated on the first floor, the property boasts classical proportions and period details and provides a blank canvas for a new owner. Upon accessing the property, there is a welcoming entrance hall which is home to a large storage cupboard. The sitting room has a charming bay window that offers unobstructed views of Arthur's Seat. There is an adjoining kitchen complete with an integrated oven and hob as well as freestanding washing machine and fridge freezer. Both bedrooms are doubles which offer plenty of room for furniture. The fully tiled bathroom has a bath with overhead shower, shower screen, basin with vanity unit and WC. The accommodation has the benefit of gas central heating, double glazing and a secure entry system. There is a shared garden to the rear and unrestricted on street parking is available in front of the property. Location Leafy Blackford is one of Edinburgh's most desirable residential areas. Close to not only Blackford Hill and the wooded nature reserve of The Hermitage of Braid with beautiful views and picturesque walks, the property is minutes from Liberton, Prestonfield, and the Braid Hills Golf Courses. Enjoy further superb recreational amenities at Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre and those at the iconic Royal Commonwealth Pool. Experience vibrant dining and drinking spots in nearby cosmopolitan Morningside . With the Grange, Newington, and Morningside on the doorstep, local shopping needs are well-catered for including a Waitrose and Marks and Spencer Simply Food. Cameron Toll Shopping Centre which houses a large Sainsbury's and Aldi along with other retailers is a five-minute drive. Well-regarded schooling includes Canaan Lane Primary School and James Gillespie's Primary and High School with private options such as George Watson's College and Merchiston Castle School. It is ideally situated for The Royal Infirmary, The University of Edinburgh King's Buildings, and Napier University's Merchiston Campus. Regular bus services take you swiftly into Edinburgh's City Centre and the City Bypass and Edinburgh International Airport are within easy reach. Extras The property is sold as seen with all light fittings, fitted flooring, blinds, curtains and white goods included in the sale.

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Blackford, Edinburgh South at a glance*

  • Average selling price

    £358,802

  • Median time to sell

    30 days

  • Average % of Home Report achieved

    102.2%

  • Most popular property type

    2 bedroom flat

To find out more about the local market, contact Coulters 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 12 month period ending on 30/11/2024

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