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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · EH26 9EB
For saleListed 23 days
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About
7 Cairnbank Road is a bright and spacious semi-detached house offering well-proportioned accommodation in an ideal location close to shops and local amenities.
The well-presented accommodation on the ground floor comprises a welcoming hall with under-stair cupboard, a generous open-plan sitting room/dining area featuring wood-burning stove and with a light-filled kitchen off the dining area.
Upstairs, there are three bedrooms comprising two double bedrooms, one with built-in cupboard, and a good-sized single room, also with large storage cupboard.
A modern bathroom with 3-piece suite completes the accommodation. Rooms upstairs offer lovely views over the countryside to the south of Penicuik.
The property further benefits from gas central heating and double glazing.
Externally, the property boasts a generous south-west facing garden to the rear, offering a lovely space to enjoy sunny days and with excellent potential to extend the footprint of the house, subject to the relevant planning consents.
The garden benefits from a spacious timber shed at the rear, neat front garden and a private driveway providing convenient off-street parking for 2 cars.
Cairnbank Road forms part of a highly desirable residential estate, offering peaceful family-oriented living with limited through-traffic and room to breathe.
Situated within a pleasant 10 minute walk of local schooling, shops and amenities, nature is also close at hand, with beautiful walks through Penicuik Estate and the cycle path along the River North Esk to Dalkeith right on the doorstep.
A town with interesting local history surrounding the Papermaking trade, Penicuik provides a range of everyday shopping and a variety of recreational facilities.
In addition, Edinburgh and surrounding areas are easily accessible by both car and public transport.
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.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
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