1 Spylaw Street, Edinburgh, EH13 0JS
Listed 25 Sept 2026 · Edinburgh
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About this home
This charming main door upper villa enjoys an enviable position within the tranquil and highly sought-after setting of Colinton Village Conservation Area, peacefully bordering the Water of Leith. Combining a wealth of period charm with a number of thoughtful modern upgrades, this delightful home is presented to the market in true move-in condition and offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers or investors alike.
Enjoying a particularly appealing setting, the property provides a wonderful balance of village tranquillity and everyday convenience, with a selection of local amenities close at hand and excellent public transport links providing easy access to Edinburgh City Centre and beyond. The surrounding area is renowned for its picturesque atmosphere, leafy walks and proximity to the Water of Leith, creating an idyllic backdrop to this lovely home.
The accommodation retains a wealth of charming period features, including a beautiful period fireplace with working fire, traditional sanded timber internal doors and a useful press cupboard, whilst benefiting from a number of upgrades designed to enhance modern-day comfort and efficiency. These include replacement double glazed windows, an upgraded smart heating control system, additional insulation to the kitchen and bedroom and updated interlinked smoke and heat detectors. The attic has also been extensively floored, accessed via Ramsay ladder, providing excellent additional storage, further enhancing the practicality of the property.
Accessed is via an inviting L-shaped entrance hallway, with a laundry pulley and hatch providing access to the attic. The charming, dual-aspect reception room, enjoys plenty of natural light and outlook over the communal garden, whilst retaining its period fireplace with fully working fire, creating an attractive focal point and a cosy ambience. The modern kitchen is accessed directly from the reception room and also benefits from a dual aspect, providing a bright and practical space. Fitted with a range of wall and base units, the kitchen incorporates a built-in gas hob, electric oven and extractor hood, together with an integrated fridge freezer. The generous front-facing double bedroom has a useful shelved press cupboard. Completing the accommodation is a modern shower room fitted with a white three-piece suite, incorporating a bath with mains-powered luxury rainfall shower over. Further benefits include gas central heating, served by a combi boiler, replacement double-glazed windows and excellent attic storage.
There is a sizeable communal garden located to the rear of the building with an expanse of lawn with small seating area. In addition, there is a private external store. For the car owner, unrestricted parking is available within the street.
Council Tax Band - C
Property details
- Property type
- Flat
- Council tax band
- C
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- On street
- Garden
- Communal garden
Floorplan
Location
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- Kingsknowe Station0.8 mi
- Wester Hailes Station1.1 mi
- Slateford Station1.4 mi
Buying costs
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Listed by Neilsons Solicitors and Estate Agents, Edinburgh on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 25 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 25/09/2026.
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