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About
A rarely available three bedroomed top floor flat part of a sought-after retirement development in the prestigious Comely Bank district of the city, within walking distance of an excellent range of local amenities and a short journey to the north of the Edinburgh City Centre.
The property is ideal for somebody downsizing and looking to stay within a vibrant development and location with the accommodation comprising: Shared secure entry. Stairs & lift to upper levels.
Reception hall with excellent storage & access to attic. Good sized living room with feature fireplace & open outlook. Space for table & chairs. Modern fitted kitchen with appliances.
Two double bedroom one with fitted wardrobes (one currently used as an office). Bedroom 3/study with storage. Contemporary fitted shower-room. Electric heating. Double-glazing.
Well-maintained communal grounds. Residents parking.24-hour careline system. House manager. Guest suite. Residents lounge. Permit & metered parking in surrounding streets.
The highly regarded Comely Bank area offers a choice of amenities to be enjoyed by its residents, including a Waitrose supermarket, Mimi's Bakehouse and Pure Gray cafe and gift shop.
Just a little further along the road, heading towards the city centre, the area merges with Stockbridge, where you will find a superb selection of specialist shops, delis, fashionable bars and restaurants.
Craigleith Retail Park, hosting a variety of High Street stores and the city centre itself are both within easy reach by car or the regular bus services from the area.
Some of Edinburgh's best loved parklands are in the vicinity, including the green expanse of Inverleith Park, the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Water of Leith with its leafy walk/cycleways.
The location is ideal for those connected to the Western General Hospital or Fettes Police Headquarters.
The nearby Queensferry Road/A90 gives access to the central motorway networks and the Queensferry Crossing for travelling out with Edinburgh Viewing By appt tel . EPC Rating EPC rating: D
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
Returns
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Short let unlikely to be allowed
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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