Comely Bank, Edinburgh, Midlothian

The welcoming entrance hallway leads to an elegant and generously proportioned sitting room at the front of the property. Featuring an attractive bay window and excellent natural light, this is a wonderful principal reception room with a strong sense of period charm.

To the rear, the kitchen and dining room have been opened up to create a superb modern family space. The stylish fitted kitchen includes a gas range cooker, while the generous dining area provides excellent space for family gatherings and entertaining. Glazed doors open directly onto the garden, creating a wonderful connection between the house and outside space.

A comfortable family room leads from the kitchen and provides a further versatile reception area, with underfloor heating and additional doors opening onto the garden. A practical utility room and separate WC complete the ground floor, while a large understair cupboard provides excellent storage.

The first floor features a spacious principal bedroom with attractive shuttered windows, together with two further good sized bedrooms overlooking the garden and a stylish family shower room. The second floor provides two additional bedrooms, both to the rear, together with a versatile sixth bedroom/study to the front. This room benefits from a south-facing balcony and could provide an excellent home office or additional bedroom. There are a series of very useful cupboards for storage and a spacious tiled bathroom completes the accommodation.

The rear garden enjoys excellent sunlight and provides an attractive combination of patio, lawn and decking. At the end of the garden is a garage, along with a gate giving direct access to the rear lane — a highly desirable feature for central Edinburgh.

Stockbridge and Comely Bank are amongst Edinburgh’s most desirable residential neighbourhoods, renowned for their strong community, excellent amenities and superb position close to the city centre.

Stockbridge has a distinctive village atmosphere, with an exceptional selection of independent shops, cafés, delis, bars and restaurants, alongside Waitrose. Popular local destinations include The Scran & Scallie, Purslane, The Raeburn and Soderberg.

The area is particularly attractive to families, with excellent local state schools and highly regarded independent schools within easy reach. Inverleith Park and the Royal Botanic Garden are also close by.

The New Town and city centre are easily accessible on foot or taking advantage of the excellent bus services, while Waverley and Haymarket stations provide excellent rail connections to further afield and tram services offer a direct route to Edinburgh Airport. By car, Craigleith Retail Park is conveniently close, with Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer and a range of other major retailers.

Combining an exceptional community atmosphere with outstanding amenities, green spaces, schooling and city-centre accessibility, Stockbridge and Comely Bank remain amongst the most sought-after places to live in Edinburgh.