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Edinburgh, EH10 5JQ

1-bedroom flat · EH10 5JQ

1 bath

Asking rent

£950/mo

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Available for rent is a first floor one bedroom with box room flat set in a traditional tenement block in the extremely popular location of Morningside.

(Balcarres Street) This flat has been thoughtfully modernised. Hall with storage cupboard, spacious Kitchen/ Lounge with ample storage units and work top surfaces in the kitchen area.

Large double bedroom and an additional box bedroom / study. The property has sanded floor boards throughout. Stylish white three piece suite of bath with shower over, wash hand basin and toilet.

The flat is entered via a communal stairwell with secure entry phone system. The property also benefits from double glazing, gas central heating, shared garden and ample on street parking.

Early Viewing recommended and the flat is furnished (ready to move in) with washing machine, fridge /freezer, double bed, sofa, etc. Etc.

Morningside is one of the most favoured residential districts in Edinburgh and lies approximately 2 miles to the south of the city centre.

Morningside and nearby Bruntsfield offer a wide range of local and speciality shopping, including a Waitrose, Marks & Spencer and Sainbury’s Local as well as the privately owned Dominion Cinema and an excellent choice of restaurants and bars.

The Hermitage of Braid, Blackford Hill and Braidburn Park are all superb recreational areas and the extensive Pentland Hills Country Park is situated nearby at Hillend, also home to a dry ski-slope.

Regular bus services run from this area to the City Centre or by travelling south one can connect with the City Bypass and M8 and M9 motorway network beyond.

Excellent schooling is easily accessible in both the state and private sectors and a number of University buildings are located within the area.

The rent is £950 pcm + security deposit of £950 is required. We are looking for a long term tenant (12 mths plus). The new Private Residential Tenancy will apply.

Council tax band: B, Domestic rates: £1772.07, EPC rating: C. Landlord Registration Number: 456461/230/13051. Letting Agent Registration Number: 1810001.

Key information

Furnished state

Furnished

Deposit required

£950

Available From

25 Nov 2026

Council tax band

Band B

Estimated ~£1,400/year

Local authority

City of Edinburgh

Unitary Authority

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Short let unlikely to be allowed

The whole City of Edinburgh is a short-term let control area: letting a whole home that is not your main residence needs planning permission for change of use.
The council's policy presumes against short-let use of flats that share a common stair, so permission is unlikely unless the flat has its own main door.
A short-term let licence from the City of Edinburgh Council is also required.
Edinburgh visitor levy: 5% of the accommodation charge on stays from 24 July 2026.

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