The most viewed homes on espc.com in December 2022

ESPC can reveal the ten most popular properties on espc.com during December 2022, racking up more views than any other homes listed on the website. 

A stone-built terraced house in Morningside.

This three-bed house in Morningside was the third most viewed property in December

Properties in the top ten list were located in a range of areas from the highly sought-after region of East Lothian, to the desirable suburbs of Edinburgh.

From October-December 2022, the City of Edinburgh continued to be a desirable place to live with the area experiencing no percentage change in Home Report valuation with the average remaining at 105.6%.  

This is positive news for buyers – in the past year we’ve seen some properties sell upwards of 10% over Home Report value and this cooling of the market means those who have been waiting to see how the market pans out may be encouraged to come forward.

Homes sold the fastest in the west of Edinburgh with a median selling time of 16 days. When analysing specific housing types, three-bed houses in Corstorphine sold quickest, in 13 days.   

Four of the top ten properties in December 2022 were located in East Lothian. Boasting excellent schools, transport and amenities, plus an idyllic setting between the Capital, the coast and the countryside, East Lothian’s popularity shows no signs of waning with ESPC’s active home buyers.

This was also reflected in the latest ESPC House Price Report which found that in the last three months of 2022, East Lothian properties attained the most over Home Report valuation, with properties achieving 108.5% of their valuations on average. East Lothian homes also went under offer the fastest during this period in a median time of just 14 days. 

In terms of property type, seven of the top ten homes in December had at least three bedrooms, demonstrating that demand is still strong for larger homes that offer buyers flexibility to accommodate family living and hybrid working. 

We’ve highlighted the top ten most-viewed properties on espc.com during December 2022 below: 

1) A spacious four-bed former farmhouse in Dunbar 

The most popular property in December 2022 was this four-bed former farmhouse in Dunbar in East Lothian.

While it is in need of renovation, it has huge potential to become a spacious family home with spectacular countryside views. The home offers a flexible living space with three reception rooms, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a large conservatory, a kitchen, wet room and a utility room. It even has an attic room which is accessed from the stairs in the fourth bedroom and offers further potential for a workspace, bedroom, or home gym. 

A large, white house with an overgrown garden and blue skies

Property details

Woollands Oldhamstocks, Dunbar, East Lothian TD13 5XW
Seller: Melrose & Porteous 
Price: Offers over £195,000 
Status: Closing date set 

A large conservatory with black frames around the windows and red-brown floors. The garden outside is overgrown.

2) A two-bed flat in Portobello with beautiful sea views 

Lovers of city life beside the sea scrambled to get a closer look at this two-bed flat in Portobello.

Set in a sandstone tenement building, the flat needs upgrading but it is full of great period features like cornicing, bay windows and high ceilings. There is an elegant sitting room, large dining room/kitchen, bathroom with a window and a choice of two double bedrooms. 

A block of tenement flats with a view of the sea behind them.

Property details

12/1 James Street, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 2DT
Seller: DM Property 
Price: Offers over £199,000 
Status: Under offer 

An empty living room with light grey walls, brow carpet and navy curtains. There's a dark fireplace on the right hand side.

3) An elegant three-bed house in Morningside 

Homes in the fashionable Edinburgh pocket of Morningside are always in high demand, especially when they are this attractive!

This three-bed house has an elegant living room with a large bay window with traditional panelling, a beautiful oak fireplace and an Edinburgh press. The living room flows seamlessly into the dining room and kitchen, making the home an ideal space for entertaining. 

A large living room with bay windows and grey and wood furnishings.

Property details

34 Craighouse Avenue, Morningside, Edinburgh EH10 5LN 
Seller: ESPC chartered firm VMH Solicitors 
Price: Offers over £510,00 
Status: Under offer 

A large open-plan kitchen with white cabinets and white walls. The liivng room can be seen off in the background to the left.

4) A beautiful four-bed detached house in Trinity

The most expensive on the list in December, this well-presented four-bed detached house in the desirable Trinity area was popular with Edinburgh buyers.

Boasting spacious rooms, an external workshop, vast garden grounds and easy access to the city centre, it’s no surprise that this luxurious property was so sought-after. 

A large living room with light green walls, light wood frames, a fireplace and brown sofa and chairs.

Property details

Gardeners Cottage, 11 York Road, Trinity, Edinburgh EH5 3EJ 
Seller: ESPC chartered firm Simpson & Marwick 
Price: Offers over £825,000 
Status: Under offer 

A very spacious dining and living area with white walls, very light brow carpet, and white furnishings.

5) A stylish two-bed detached house in Midlothian

Making up the top five, this stylish two-bed semi-detached house in Lasswade in Midlothian is an ideal purchase for first-time buyers or young professionals with its proximity to local amenities and good transport links.

The home consists of an open-plan living room/kitchen area; two spacious bedrooms (one with an en suite) and a contemporary family bathroom. This flat also benefits from excellent storage in the form of an attic space, which is accessed via a hatch in the kitchen, and a large storage cupboard in the hallway.

The exterior of stone built-house on a sloped road.

Property details

9a Elm Row, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AG
Seller: ESPC chartered firm Neilsons
Price: Fixed price £260,000 
Status: Available 

A spacious open plan kitchen with white walls and light grey cabinets.

6) A quaint cottage with stunning sea views

Lovers of properties with sea views flocked to this three-bedroom house in the popular coastal village of Cockenzie.

The three-bed mid-terraced cottage has been modernised over the years and is deceptively spacious. With office space located to the rear of the garage and planning permission for converting the garage into additional accommodation, this home offers true flexible family living.

A terraced row of houses, each with a different colour of door

Property details

10 Elcho Place, Cockenzie, East Lothian EH32 0DL
Seller: Annan  
Price: Offers over £335,000 
Status: Closing date set 

A vibrant living room with colourful interiors including a red fireplace, dark green sofa, and piano.

7) A modern one-bed mobile home in Midlothian

The most affordable property on the list is this modern one-bed mobile home in Midlothian.

The home has all the quality of a new-built property with a fully-fitted modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, a wall-mounted TV and sleek cabinets. The bedroom includes built-in wardrobes and the stylish bathroom has a walk-in shower cubicle.

A white motorhome with green grass shown in front of it.

Property details

22 Birch Crescent, Nivensknowe Park, Midlothian EH20 9PL
Seller: ESPC chartered firm McEwan Fraser 
Price: £70,000 
Status: Available 

A small but modern living room with white walls, grey sofa, black tv unit, and green lighting.

8) A charming three-bed cottage with panoramic sea views 

With three bedrooms and panoramic views of Aberlady Bay towards Gullane Hill, this charming cottage is ideal for downsizers or young families who want a slower pace of life beside the sea.

The beautiful home has a versatile layout for flexible family living with a cosy double-height open-plan living room which has a wood-burning stove and ample room for seating. The kitchen has stunning sea views – perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee. The house also boasts two double bedrooms (one with an en suite), a snug and a modern family bathroom.

The side of a stone-built house, with three windows. There is a long driveway down the side of the house.

Property details

Cockleshell Cottage, Aberlady, East Lothian EH32 0SB
Seller: ESPC chartered firm Simpson & Marwick 
Price: Offers over £540,000 
Status: Available 

A spacious and wlel-lit living room with grey sofa, old fashioned fireplace, and tartan rug.

9) A stunning three-bed Edinburgh townhouse

This stunning three-bed townhouse in a popular modern development in Canonmills was popular with city buyers in December.

The three-floor home has an elegant living room with beautiful bay windows, a kitchen/dining room with direct patio door access to the private rear garden, a utility room, a contemporary family bathroom, three bedrooms (one with an en suite) with built-in wardrobes and an attic for additional storage. 

The exterior of a modern terraced house with a balcony.

Property details

38 Powderhall Road, Canonmills, Edinburgh EH7 4GB
Seller: ESPC chartered firm Coulters 
Price: Offers over £495,000 
Status: Available 

A spacious living room with navy sofa, piano, blue rug, and laminate flooring.

10) An attractive stone-built home in East Lothian

This spacious four-bed house in the thriving East Lothian town of Haddington came in at number ten on the list.

Highlights of the charming stone-built home include: the bright living room with an open fire and French doors to the garden; the Aga in the kitchen; the generously proportioned bedrooms and the large garden that wraps around the house.

A stone built house pictured from across the road.

Property details 

Mews Cottage, Victoria Road, Haddington, East Lothian EH41 4DJ
Seller: ESPC chartered firm Simpson & Marwick 
Price: Offers over £450,000 
Status: Available  

A modern kitchen with white cabinets but with an old style black cooker.

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