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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · EH7 6SL
Under offerListed 149 days
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About
16 Sydney Terrace is a beautifully presented terraced home with private gardens and a bespoke garden room, peacefully situated within the popular residential area of Craigentinny.
Thoughtfully reconfigured, the property offers bright and flexible accommodation perfectly suited to modern living, while retaining an array of charming period features throughout.
Ideally positioned close to Portobello Beach, Leith, and Edinburgh City Centre, this is a superb home in a highly convenient setting.
The elegant bay-windowed sitting room is flooded with natural light and features intricate cornicing, stripped wooden flooring, a cast iron fireplace, and traditional Edinburgh press.
To the rear, the stylish open-plan dining kitchen forms the heart of the home, with French doors opening onto the decking and landscaped rear garden.
A separate utility room and ground floor WC add further practicality.
Upstairs, the spacious principal bedroom is bright and beautifully presented, while two further generous double bedrooms include one enjoying lovely views towards Arthur's Seat.
A contemporary family bathroom completes the accommodation.
Externally, the property enjoys a neat front garden and an enclosed rear garden with lawn, decking, and sandstone paving, along with a superb bespoke garden room with power and Wi-Fi, ideal for home working.
Further benefits include gas central heating, double glazing, a security alarm system, and unrestricted on-street parking.
The Local Area Craigentinny is a charming residential area located a short distance to the east of Edinburgh's City Centre.
Local shopping can be found on Craigentinny Road including a pharmacy and convenience store and there is also a large Morrison's supermarket just along the road.
Portobello, which is situated nearby, has a larger range of shopping facilities including an Aldi supermarket.
Portobello's wonderful Promenade and Beach are also within easy reach as are the swimming pool and Tumbles Gym.
Fort Kinnaird Retail Park, which has a wide variety of high street retailer including Marks & Spencer, Boots and Next, is within a short drive and there is also a large Asda at The Jewel.
The recently refurbished Meadowbank Sports Centre is close by offering a gym and fitness classes. Craigentinny has excellent bus links into the City Centre.
The property is in catchment for Craigentinny Primary School, St Ninian's RC Primary School, Leith Academy and Holy Rood RC High School.
Extras All blinds, light fittings, fitted flooring and integrated appliances are included in the sale price. Curtains are not included within the sale.
Value & comps
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Returns
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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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