Comely Bank, Edinburgh · EH4

3F1, 40 Comely Bank Avenue, EH4 1EN

£345,000Freehold
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Property DescriptionIdeally situated in the highly desirable area of Comely Bank, this beautifully presented top-floor flat offers bright, well-proportioned accommodation with an appealing blend of period character and contemporary style. The spacious sitting room is a particularly attractive room, filled with natural light and featuring beautiful decorative cornicing, wooden flooring and an Edinburgh press, adding a lovely touch of period character.

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Property DescriptionIdeally situated in the highly desirable area of Comely Bank, this beautifully presented top-floor flat offers bright, well-proportioned accommodation with an appealing blend of period character and contemporary style. With two generous double bedrooms and excellent local amenities nearby, the property makes an excellent city home.The spacious sitting room is a particularly attractive room, filled with natural light and featuring beautiful decorative cornicing, wooden flooring and an Edinburgh press, adding a lovely touch of period character. The modern kitchen is positioned directly off the sitting room and is fitted with sleek white cabinetry, complementary worktops and integrated appliances.There are two generous double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from a stylish en-suite shower room. A separate family bathroom completes the accommodation, while excellent storage is provided throughout.The property also benefits from access to a shared rear garden and permit-holder on-street parking.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, light fittings and white goods are included in the sale price. Items of furniture are available subject to separate negotiation. The building is factored by Trinity Factors at a approximate monthly cost of £35.25.

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Ofcom · Jan 2026 · postcode EH4 1EN · residential premises

Getting about

0.9 miles

to Haymarket Rail Station

Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026

Background air quality

Fine particles · PM₂.₅
5.1 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
12.6 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 area

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