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1 bed top floor flat for sale in Morningside

49/15 Balcarres Street, Edinburgh, EH10 5JQ
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ESPC Chartered Firm
Total Floor Area 39m²
Council Tax Band B
Energy Rating C
Tenure Freehold
Key features
  • Well presented one bed, top floor flat
  • Popular Morningside area
  • Bright and well maintained
  • Close to a host of amenities
  • Gas central heating
  • Double glazing
  • On-street parking
  • Stair cleaning approx: £25 per quarter

Situated in the highly sought-after Morningside area of Edinburgh, this well-presented one-bedroom top floor flat offers bright, comfortable living in a fantastic location. With excellent local amenities, cafés, shops, and transport links all within easy reach, the property is perfectly suited to first-time buyers, professionals, or those seeking a convenient city base. The property is accessed via a well-maintained communal stair with secure entry phone system, creating a welcoming approach to the flat. Internally, the accommodation opens into a hallway which includes a useful cupboard housing the freezer. The spacious dining lounge is flooded with natural light and enjoys a pleasant outlook. This attractive living space also features a traditional Edinburgh Press cupboard, a gas fire, and additional storage including a cupboard housing the boiler and high-level storage. The kitchen is fitted with modern units complemented by attractive tiling and a selection of appliances, providing a practical cooking space. The lovely double bedroom is a particularly appealing feature of the property, offering a peaceful outlook towards the Pentland Hills. It also retains a beautiful original fireplace and benefits from a fitted wardrobe providing excellent storage. Completing the accommodation is a smart shower room, fitted with a shower cabinet featuring a rainfall shower, white tiling, WC and wash hand basin. Externally, residents enjoy access to a communal garden, while on-street parking is readily available. This charming flat combines traditional character with modern convenience in one of Edinburgh's most desirable neighbourhoods, making it a superb opportunity for a wide range of buyers. Morningside is one of Edinburgh's most sought after residential districts lying approximately 2 miles to the south of the city centre. It offers an excellent array of amenities including fashionable bars, popular restaurants, banks and convenience and speciality shops. For larger shopping requirements, there is a Waitrose Supermarket and Marks & Spencer Food Hall. Recreational spaces in the area include the Meadows, Bruntsfield Links, Blackford Hill and Hermitage of Braid. Edinburgh city centre can be reached on foot in under 30 minutes and there is an excellent range of bus services on Morningside Road. The property is in the catchement areas for Bruntsfield and St Peter's RC Primary Schools and Boroughmuir High School.

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Morningside, Edinburgh South at a glance*

  • Average selling price

    £353,624

  • Median time to sell

    34 days

  • Average % of Home Report achieved

    100.9%

  • Most popular property type

    1 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 28/02/2026

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* School catchment data is provided for information purposes only and ESPC UK Ltd does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data. You should always contact the local authority responsible for the provision of education in a property's location, and more information on particular school catchment areas can be found via the links here.