21/5 Balcarres Street, Morningside, Edinburgh, EH10 5JD
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21/5 Balcarres Street, Morningside, Edinburgh, EH10 5JD

By Gillespie MacAndrew

£ 269,995

Reviews

3 out of 5 stars

Gillespie MacAndrew says ..

A superb ground floor flat situated within the sought after retirement development in the highly desirable Morningside district of the city perfectly positioned for access to a wide range of local amenities and a short journey to the South of Edinburgh City Centre.  The property is ideal for some...

Property Oracle says ..

This one-bedroom retirement property is located in the sought-after Morningside district of Edinburgh. The property is situated in a modern development that offers access to communal gardens, and communal facilities, suggesting a community-focused lifestyle. The images suggest a modern, well-maintained flat with a neutral decor. The kitchen and bathroom appear functional and in good order. The layout seems efficient and suitable for a single occupant or couple, although the lack of furniture makes it challenging to assess the precise spatial dynamics. The communal garden area offers residents access to outdoor space. The location in Morningside is a significant benefit. This area is renowned for its attractive streets, proximity to local amenities, and easy access to transport links to Edinburgh city centre. The lack of specific information on the size of the apartment in square feet and plot size limits a more precise evaluation, although comparable sales data could offer further context to accurately evaluate this aspect of the property. While the condition is good, potential buyers should factor in the cost of furnishing and personalising the property to meet their needs. The overall impression is that of a convenient and well-located retirement flat with the benefits of communal amenities. The absence of specific dimensions impacts the overall assessment of value for money.

Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *

Price
7
Condition
7
Location
8
Land
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Sqft (est)
628.94

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Metrics Year-on-Year

Average area value
488,158.00 £
Decreased by 3.53 %
from 506,045.00 £
Est sale value
384,911.28 £
Increased by 62.33 %
from 237,110.38 £
Average area rental value
2,178.00 £/mo
Increased by 7.93 %
from 2,018.00 £/mo
Est letting value
1,257.88 £/mo
Increased by 100.00 %
from 628.94 £/mo
Est rental Yield
5.35 %
Increased by 11.69 %
from 4.79 %
Crime Rate
0.00 %
from 0.00 %

Agent Activity

  • Gillespie MacAndrew created the listing.

Nearby Schools

NameTypeOfstedDistance
Merchiston Castle SchoolOffshore Schools4.66 KM

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Nearby Streets

NameAverage PriceAverage SqftDistance
The Crescent £ 387,00000.00 KM
Dalhousie Terrace £ 000.00 KM
Saint Fillan's Terrace £ 000.00 KM
Stable Lane £ 000.00 KM
Saint Ninian's Terrace £ 000.00 KM

Nearby Transport

NameNLCTLCDistance
Haymarket9419HYM2.30 KM
Slateford9236SLA3.28 KM
Edinburgh9328EDB4.11 KM
Kingsknowe9217KGE5.70 KM
Wester Hailes9231WTA7.90 KM

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