

Newington, Edinburgh · EH9
3F1 23 Blackwood Crescent, EH9 1RA
Property DescriptionSituated in the popular Newington area, within easy reach of the University of Edinburgh, a wide range of local amenities and the open green spaces of The Meadows, this beautifully presented two-bedroom top floor flat offers bright and well-proportioned accommodation in a highly convenient location with picturesque views towards Arthur's Seat, often featuring breathtaking sunrises. The property is ideally suited to first-time buyers, professionals and investors.
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Property DescriptionSituated in the popular Newington area, within easy reach of the University of Edinburgh, a wide range of local amenities and the open green spaces of The Meadows, this beautifully presented two-bedroom top floor flat offers bright and well-proportioned accommodation in a highly convenient location with picturesque views towards Arthur's Seat, often featuring breathtaking sunrises. The property is ideally suited to first-time buyers, professionals and investors. Accommodation comprises in brief:Spacious entrance hall, elegant living/dining room with fireplace and access to kitchen with natural light from above. Two spacious double bedrooms, the primary featuring built-in storage and a convenient wash hand basin. The bathroom, separate wc and utility cupboard are all accessed from the circulation hallway.Outside: To the rear of the property is a well-maintained enclosed communal garden directly accessed from the communal stair.LocationNewington is an ideal location for families, professionals and students alike, with excellent nearby local amenities and the University of Edinburgh close by. Fantastic recreational opportunities include The Royal Commonwealth pool and gym a short walk away, The Meadows with its tennis courts and cycle tracks, and the wonderful open spaces of Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat. Prestonfield Golf Club and Priestfield Tennis Club are also just a short distance away. There are regular bus services connecting Newington to other parts of the city and Waverley Train Station.Communal areaThe communal owners of the tenement are in regular communication - the cupola above the communal stairwell was extensively repaired during July 2026 and the lighting to the communal stair is undergoing an upgrade during August 2026.Fixtures and FittingsAll integrated appliances and floor coverings are included in the sale. White goods and furniture may be available by separate negotiation.
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1.1 milesto Edinburgh Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 5.0 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 11.3 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km areaLocal information is approximate. Distances are straight-line estimates from the available location. Broadband describes postcode coverage, not the speed or service available at this home; check the address with a provider. Air quality is a modelled annual background estimate.
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