

Comely Bank, Edinburgh · EH4
21/1 Learmonth Crescent, EH4 1DD
Property DescriptionForming part of a tenement in the highly desirable Comely Bank district, 21/1 Learmonth Crescent is a spacious three bedroom first floor flat extending to approximately 82 sq m. The accommodation is arranged around a welcoming central hall with excellent built-in storage.
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Property DescriptionForming part of a tenement in the highly desirable Comely Bank district, 21/1 Learmonth Crescent is a spacious three bedroom first floor flat extending to approximately 82 sq m. The property has been well maintained and offers flexible accommodation that will appeal equally to families seeking a generous city home or investors, having operated successfully as a licensed HMO for many years.The accommodation is arranged around a welcoming central hall with excellent built-in storage. The living space is particularly versatile, with a bright and generously proportioned sitting room overlooking the rear of the building. The impressive bay-windowed principal room to the front is currently used as a bedroom but could equally serve as an elegant main sitting room, offering flexibility to suit a purchaser's needs. The kitchen is fitted with a good range of wall and base units and provides ample workspace. There are two further bedrooms, one comfortable double and smaller bedroom capable of accommodating a small double bed, together with a bathroom fitted with a white three-piece suite with shower over the bath.Gas central heating and double glazing are both fitted within the property.To the rear of the building lies a particularly attractive and well-maintained communal garden and drying area, providing a peaceful outdoor space in the heart of the city.Permit parking is available on the surrounding streets.LocationA pleasant stroll from the city centre, Comely Bank is conveniently nestled between vibrant Stockbridge and the residential area of Craigleith. There is a fantastic choice of local amenities on its doorstep including boutiques, galleries, independent shops, butchers, fishmongers and renowned cheesemongers. The stunning Royal Botanic Garden and Inverleith Park are both within easy walking distance, as is the picturesque Water of Leith, providing excellent opportunities for walking, running and cycling. The area is also well served by a range of sporting and leisure facilities, including the well-regarded Westwoods Health Club, The Grange Club with its tennis, cricket, squash and hockey facilities, and several nearby gyms and fitness studios.Everyday shopping needs are well catered for by a large Waitrose just a stone's throw away. The numerous shops in neighbouring Stockbridge, together with Craigleith Retail Park, offer more extensive shopping with a wide variety of retailers including a large Sainsbury's supermarket and Marks & Spencer.The property lies within the catchment area for Flora Stevenson Primary School, St Mary's RC Primary School, Broughton High School and St Thomas of Aquin's RC High School. Excellent private schooling is also available nearby, including The Edinburgh Academy, Fettes College and Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools.Whilst highly accessible on foot, the area is exceptionally well connected by regular bus services to the City Centre, Waverley and Haymarket railway stations, Edinburgh Bus Station and the tram network, providing direct links to Edinburgh International Airport.ExtrasThe blinds, curtains, light fittings, fitted floor coverings and white goods are included in the sale price. Other items may also be available subject to separate negotiation.
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0.8 milesto Haymarket Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 5.1 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 12.1 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.
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