2-bedroom flat · EH10 5QH
Under offerListed 18 days
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About
Located in a highly sought-after area, 5 (1F2) Comiston Gardens is a spacious 2-bedroom and box-room flat on the first floor of a sandstone Morningside tenement within easy reach of a variety of amenities, transport links, and excellent schooling options.
With its well-proportioned accommodation, period features, and location, the property would be suitable for first-time buyers, professional couples, young families, and investors.
Accommodation The property comprises a reception hall with adjoining cupboard from which all other rooms are accessed.
The front-facing, spacious sitting room with built-in cupboard benefits from attractive period features such as a beautiful bay window, fireplace with wooden mantel, and ornate cornicing.
To the rear, the generous kitchen/dining room enjoys a desirable South-facing aspect, flooding the room in an abundance of natural light throughout the day.
The public room also features wall- and floor-mounted units with integrated appliances, as well as a practical adjoining cupboard.
The property also offers a front-facing double bedroom 1 with an ornate fireplace and built-in cupboard as well as a generous South-facing double bedroom 2.
A box room is also available, and could be used as a nursery, study, or storage room to suit evolving lifestyles and needs.
Finally, the stylish bathroom provides a shower over bath, wash hand basin, and wc offset by a bold patterned floor tiling. Garden The property further benefits from a South-facing shared rear garden.
Parking There is permit parking on Comiston Gardens.
School Catchment The property is understood to be within the catchment area for the highly sought-after South Morningside Primary School and Boroughmuir High School as well as St Peter's RC Primary School and St Thomas of Aquin's RC High School.
In addition, the property is close to George Watson's College.
Location The property is within easy walking distance of an abundance of outdoor spaces, including the Hermitage of Braid, Craiglockhart Hill Nature Reserve, Braidburn Valley, and Morningside Park.
The Pentland Hills are also a short distance away.
Morningside itself boasts a wide range of local amenities, including independent shops, cinema, cafes, restaurants, and bars, as well as a Waitrose and M&S Food store.
Fixtures and Fittings All fitted carpets, light fittings, curtains, blinds, and fitted appliances are included in the sale price.
No guarantees can be given in respect to foregoing appliances/equipment. Services The property benefits from gas central heating.
Viewing Initially via the 360 Virtual Tour, physical viewings by appointment only with Truscott Property. Council Tax Band D Tenure - Freehold
Value & comps
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