If you’ve been looking to get on the property ladder in Edinburgh, you’ll know how difficult it can be to find the right house.
While it seems properties are flying off the market as quickly as they join it, that’s not always the case. A study from home.co.uk revealed that as of January 2023, across all property types in Edinburgh the average time it takes for a house to be sold is 115 days - although some have been for sale for much longer than this.
However some of Edinburgh’s homes have been on the market for much longer, whether that be due to age constraints, price tag, or placement. Thanks to property websites Rightmove and Zoopla, we’ve found some of the properties in the city just don’t want to budge.
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If you’re wondering where these mystery homes are, look no further. We’ve put together some of the property anomalies below.
Gorgie Road, Gorgie
Price: £535,000
First listed: April 24, 2021
Springwell, a residential development from AMA, was completed in August 2020. One property, a three bedroom flat spread over two levels, is yet to sell.
Sitting in an established walled ground on the intersection of Gorgie Road and Ardmillan Terrace, the former Springwell Hospital is made up of two impressive Victorian buildings, both dating back to the late 1800s. The historic building was restored and converted, with ‘stunning’ contemporary additions.
Located within a thriving community surrounded by excellent local shopping and entertainment opportunities and great transport links to the city Centre, airport, railway and motorway networks, AMA have said Springwell House is ‘ideally located to take advantage of all the capital has to offer’ - yet has been on the market for the best part of two years.
Click here to find out more.
Ravelston III, Ravelston Dykes Road
Price: £5,900,000
First listed: March 3, 2019
Part of an exclusive, individually-designed plot of houses, this property has been on the market for almost four years.
With an eye-watering price tag of £5.9m, the property spans over 0.9 acres. Constructed from ‘high-quality’ materials, the home features a private gated driveway, double garage, open plan living area with double height ceiling, a spiral staircase, superb designer kitchen and bathrooms and a large balcony.
Just two miles north of the city centre, the home is located for easy access to the West End and the financial district. The area benefits from a host of local amenities including the Galleries of Modern Art, excellent shopping at Craigleith, Comely Bank and Stockbridge and within comfortable walking distance of Haymarket station.
You can get more information here.
Lyle Court, Barnton
Price: £237,000
First listed: December 3, 2020
A ‘superb’ one bedroom retirement apartment with Juliet balcony, boasting a view of the entrance courtyard to the retirement building.
In the complex there is a table service restaurant, sun room and roof terrace as well as a hair and beauty salon on-site. The development includes a beautiful residents lounge with kitchen facility where you can enjoy a variety of social activities if you wish or attend the weekly coffee morning to enjoy a catch up with your neighbours.
Lyle Court was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for retirement living plus. The development consists of 73 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 70s.
To purchase, residents must meet the age requirements of 70-years-old. If a couple, at least one person must meet the minimum age requirement.
Find out more about the apartment here.
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Polwarth Crescent, Polwarth
Price: £225,000
First added: March 12, 2021
This Polwarth home is described as a ‘pristine, beautifully presented’ ground floor flat.
It sits on the doorstep of Fountainpark, close to the Union Canal and Henderson Park. Set within a traditional late Victorian tenement, the home was refurbished before being put up for sale in 2021.
The property boasts a double bedroom overlooking the shared garden, a shower room with three piece suite, electric heating and double glazing. Approximately one and a half miles south west of the city centre, the popular Polwarth district offers a variety of local shops and amenities with a broader choice available in neighbouring Bruntsfield and Morningside.
Find out more here.
Perdrixknowe, Craiglockhart
Price: Offers over £120,000
First listed: September 19, 2020
This one bedroom flat in Craiglockhart forms part of a retirement complex in a ‘grand’ period building.
Nestled in established garden grounds, with private parking, the property sits close to the Union Canal and transport links. Presented in ‘excellent’ order, the home may have been on the market for so long due to its age constraints.
Residents, when a couple, must be 55-years-old or over. For single women, the age limit is 60 whilst single men must be 65-years-old or higher. Find out more here.
Thirlestane Road, Marchmont
Price: £400,000
First added: June 25, 2021
Newly constructed in 2021, this ‘stylish top’ floor flat was first advertised as an ‘attractive purchase’ - though is yet to shift from the market.
A three bedroom property, the home boasted a desirable open-plan living area, delightful castle views, and a shared garden. Sat in the desirable Marchmont area, the flat is ideally located for local amenities.
Find out more here.
Nantwich Drive, Craigentinny
Price: £399,995
First added: May 17, 2019
As we have previously reported, a property on Nantwich Drive joined the market in 2019 - and remains there today.
To look at the home, you would be forgiven for thinking it would be snapped up pretty quickly. It boasts four spacious bedrooms and a large rear garden.
In terms of location, Craigentinny sits not too far from the city centre and minutes from Meadowbank. Describing the home, Rightmove said: "The property is brought to the market in good condition and briefly, consists of an entrance hall with storage, an extensive rear facing lounge with electric fire and dining area featuring sliding doors to a large garden.”
Find out more about the 'unwanted' home here.
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