The most popular homes on espc.com in December 2024

ESPC, the leading Scottish property portal, has revealed the ten properties on the market that made the biggest impact with househunters in December 2024. Scooping 50,000 views on espc.com between them, these properties caught the eye of more property seekers than any others, and revealed some interesting trends about what buyers are currently looking for.

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The list was dominated by properties in Edinburgh and commuter-friendly neighbourhoods in East Lothian and Midlothian; four properties apiece in Edinburgh and East Lothian, and two in Midlothian.

Interestingly, every one of the top ten homes was a house, with no flats making the list this month. Property sizes veered between two-beds and up to seven bedrooms, hinting at a high level of demand from second-steppers and family buyers looking for longer-term properties to put down roots in, continuing a trend we’ve seen over the latter half of 2024.

Buyers also appeared to be keener to find a turnkey property, which ties into trends seen across the board linked to rising renovation costs. Seven of the ten properties were in move-in condition, with just three renovation projects making the list – although the most-viewed property of the month overall was a very exciting project. Six of the properties were also new-build or modern homes, showing that home-hunters are clearly seeking properties with the potential for lower maintenance costs and better energy efficiency in the current climate.

Househunters were more frequently searching for properties in the mid-market during December, with most of the homes in the top ten priced between £200,000 and £380,000. Three of the properties were priced above £500,000 with the most expensive listed for offers over £575,000.

Four of the properties have already gone under offer, showing how quickly the market was moving even in a traditionally quieter month.

ESPC’s CEO, Paul Hilton, commented: “December’s most popular properties on espc.com clearly indicate that there’s a high proportion of family buyers in the market currently. Flexible, long-term homes in family-friendly, commuter-friendly neighbourhoods are dominating the list this month, alongside properties that need little to no refurbishment, showing that buyers are in the market for practicality above all else.

“Half of the homes are priced between £200,000 and £300,000, which hints that we have a lot of second-steppers in the market perhaps searching for their first family home, and just three of the properties were listed for a fixed price, which shows that sellers are confident in the market and their property’s potential to achieve a good sale price, even in the quieter winter months.”

Let’s take a look at the most popular properties on espc.com in December...

1. An exciting renovation opportunity packed with potential

Taking the top spot for December was this hugely exciting renovation opportunity in trendy Leith: a seven-bedroom townhouse, currently used as commercial premises but with the scope to become a fantastic family home or even a number of smaller flats. Packed with potential and period features alike, we can see exactly why this property captured the imagination of so many property seekers – and why one has already snapped it up!

Property Details

41 Portland Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 4BB

Selling agent: Lindsays (ESPC Chartered firm)

Price: Offers over £550,000

Status: Under Offer

2. A stylish family home in Tranent

Number two on this month’s list goes to a turnkey new-build on a sought-after Tranent development. Well-placed for the local primary school as well as road and rail links, this inviting property ticks all the practicalities with its three bedrooms, two bathrooms, immaculate interiors and large, private garden, making it an exceptionally appealing choice.

Property Details

3 Toll House Neuk, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 2QU

Selling agent: Warners (ESPC Chartered firm)

Price: Offers over £270,000

Status: Under Offer

3. A modern ‘blank canvas’ in a popular East Lothian village

Making up the top three is this architect-designed modern detached house, set on a unique development in Longniddry. Offering a blank canvas and luxe details including herringbone wooden floors, a contemporary kitchen and sleek bathrooms, this property offers an easy way for the new owners to put their own stamp on things. No wonder it’s already under offer!

Property Details

15 Queens Road, Longniddry, EH32 0FG

Selling agent: Connor Malcolm (ESPC Chartered firm)

Price: Offers over £575,000

Status: Under Offer

4. A polished four-bed on a popular Penicuik development

Making the top ten for the second month running is this stylish, detached modern home on a popular development in Penicuik. Offering four bedrooms, two bathrooms and plenty of family-friendly socialising spaces, plus a large garden and immaculate interiors, this is an idyllic family home – we can see exactly why so many househunters have been drawn to it!

Property Details

15 Sarolea Crescent, Penicuik, EH26 0SP

Selling agent: Mov8 (ESPC Chartered firm)

Price: Fixed price £365,000

Status: Available

5. A sleek and stylish family home in Tranent

Rounding off the top five is another turnkey family home in ever-popular Tranent. With a peaceful cul-de-sac setting, three spacious bedrooms and sleek interiors throughout, the property has been considerably upgraded to offer a sumptuous finish that’s clearly caught the eye of thousands of property seekers since it came onto the market.

Property Details

57 John Crescent, Tranent, EH33 2HP

Selling agent: GSB (ESPC Chartered firm)

Price: Offers over £245,000

Status: Available

6. A promising renovation project in trendy Trinity

One of only a few project properties making the list, this four-bed terraced house in elegant Trinity has clearly captured the imagination of many. Offering proximity to the fashionable neighbourhoods of Leith, Stockbridge and Newhaven alongside the chance to create a truly stunning family home, it’s easy to see why so many buyers have taken an interest.

Property Details

18 Summerside Street, Edinburgh, EH6 4NU

Selling agent: Connell and Connell (ESPC Chartered firm)

Price: Offers over £540,000

Status: Available

7. A charming starter family home in South Queensferry

Number seven is a picturesque property in South Queensferry that looks like the perfect family home. With modern, tasteful interiors and a prime position, close to excellent local amenities, this charming three-bed house feels like an idyllic starter home.

Property Details

25 Killiekrankies Path, South Queensferry, EH30 9AE

Selling agent: Neilsons (ESPC Chartered firm)

Price: Fixed price £300,000

Status: Under Offer

8. A quirky project packed with potential in coveted Corstorphine

Located in popular Corstorphine is an exciting renovation project packed with quirky details. Offering three bedrooms, a detached setting on a generous plot and excellent proximity to the city centre, this promising project has heaps of potential to be transformed into a stunning family home.

Property Details

181 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UL

Selling agent: McDougall McQueen (ESPC Chartered firm)

Price: Offers over £380,000

Status: Available

9. An idyllic starter home in a popular Midlothian neighbourhood

Taking the ninth spot is another idyllic starter home. Located in Loanhead, with excellent commuter links, this pristine three-bed house is ideal for families with young children and offers tasteful modern interiors and a child-friendly garden, all set on a contemporary development.

Property Details

2 Mayburn Hill, Loanhead, EH20 9HF

Selling agent: Warners (ESPC Chartered firm)

Price: Offers over £260,000

Status: Available

10. A turnkey two-bed in a prized East Lothian village

Making up the top ten is this charming two-bed house in sought-after Dunbar. Ideal as a starter home or for those downsizing, this immaculate property is beautifully presented and ticks off all the practicalities too. The most affordable property on the list, we can see why so many have been drawn to it!

Property Details

9 Meikle Park Road, Dunbar, EH42 1XD

Selling agent: GSB (ESPC Chartered firm)

Price: Fixed price £200,000

Status: Available