Corstorphine High Street, Corstorphine, Edinburgh

Under Offer – Set on the first floor of a former coaching inn, dating back to the early 1900’s, this traditional main-door flat represents a stylish city home in Corstorphine, with contemporary interiors, open-plan living space, and a high-end finish throughout. Neutrally decorated and presented in move-in condition, the immaculate one-bedroom abode benefits from access to unrestricted on-street parking, and enjoys a wealth of amenities on the doorstep and swift access into the city centre.

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Approached via a stairwell and an open walkway on the first floor, the front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall, leading into the living accommodation on the left. Making a contemporary statement and a striking contrast with the building’s traditional exterior, a sweep of open-plan living space is defined by crisp white-décor and sleek wood-styled flooring. Space is available for comfortable lounge furniture, with a central breakfasting island taking care of casual dining and socialising while cooking. Gloss-white cabinetry is modern and streamlined, and equipped with an integrated oven, a ceramic hob, a statement extractor hood, a freestanding fridge/freezer and a washing machine. 

Accessed from here, a double bedroom echoes the airy neutral décor of the living acommodation and is carpeted for optimal comfort. Plenty of space is available for a variety of freestanding furnishings of choice. Completing the accommodation, a shower room is chic and contemporary, and appointed with a double shower enclosure, a WC-suite, and wall-mounted vanity storage. Gas central heating and double glazing are found throughout.
Externally, the flat is within strolling distance of award-winning St Margaret’s Park, and enjoys access to unrestricted on-street parking.

Extras: Included in the sale are all fitted floor coverings, window coverings, light fittings, integrated kitchen appliances and freestanding appliances, as well as furniture.

Corstorphine, Edinburgh 

Offering a wealth of amenities on your doorstep, Corstorphine thoroughly deserves its reputation as a desirable and well-connected residential area. Lying to the west of Edinburgh city centre, it enjoys outstanding transport links, making commuting by car or public transport fast and convenient.

Furthermore, the area is well known as a shopping mecca in which traditional high street shops sit side-by-side with large retail outlets, such as a 24-hour Tesco Extra supermarket, a Sainsbury’s store, and a Scotmid. The nearby Gyle Shopping Centre boasts over 40 shops (including an M&S) and various eateries, all indoors. For the sports enthusiast, David Lloyd offers a gym, indoor and outdoor pools, and tennis, badminton, and squash courts. For enjoying the great outdoors, Corstorphine Hill is the ideal place for a tranquil stroll and offers lovely views over the city centre.

Corstorphine also benefits from its own rugby, football, and cricket clubs, as well as local golf courses. For those needing to travel further afield for work or leisure, Edinburgh International Airport is a 7-minute drive away, with two tram stops within close proximity. The area is also served by regular day and night buses, frequent trains from the South Gyle train station, and excellent road links to the city centre, Glasgow, Fife, and to the south. In addition, Corstorphine provides local state schools at both primary and secondary level, with Edinburgh’s leading independent schools easily accessed.

Home Report Value £140,000