1-bedroom flat · EH7 4NN
To rentReduced £50 (−2.9%) on 13 OctListed 28 days
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About
The Kingsford Residence, McDonald Road â Modern Living in a Historic Setting Experience contemporary living in a beautifully converted Victorian school building at The Kingsford Residence, one of Edinburgh’s first Build to Rent developments.
These stylish, fully furnished apartments combine original character with modern open-plan design and premium finishes.
The McDonald Road tram stop, located at the bottom of the street, provides frequent services to the airport and city centre.
Apartment Highlights: * Open-plan living area with dining space and fully equipped kitchen (granite worktops, induction hob, microwave/oven, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, washer dryer, tableware and cutlery provided).
* Mezzanine bedroom with double bed, storage, and desk. * Furnished with UK Super King Size bed and mattress * Modern shower room with marble vanity, heated towel rail, and illuminated mirror.
* Smart TV, super-fast Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi included in rent), and Nest thermostat in every apartment. Resident Amenities: * Roof terrace with panoramic city views. * Private garden with seating areas.
* Resident lounge and co-working/dining space. * 24-hour gym and on-site bicycles. * Mail lobby parcel storage. * Secure keycard entry and video intercom. * Private bookable meeting space.
* Complimentary tea and coffee in communal spaces. Additional Information: Adjacent to Broughton Primary School - daytime noise to be expected.
Pet-friendly apartments available on request, small monthly fee added. No-smoking policy throughout the building. Applicants must complete a MyRentalCV application with standard reference checks.
Utilities and Council Tax billed separately from the rent. Council tax band: B, EPC rating: C. Landlord Registration Number: 912283/230/14081. Deposit: £1,690
Value & comps
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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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Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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About Flat 53, McDonald Road, Broughton, Edinburgh, EH7 4NN, Edinburgh
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