2-bedroom house · EH16 5EN
No longer listedListed 34 days · slow let
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About
Charming two-bedroom upper villa, ideally situated in the highly desirable Prestonfield area, just south of Edinburgh’s vibrant city centre.
Bright and well-proportioned throughout, this attractive home offers comfortable and versatile accommodation, ideally suited to modern living.
The spacious living room provides a welcoming space for both relaxing and entertaining, while the separate kitchen offers a practical and functional layout with ample scope for everyday use.
The property features two generously sized double bedrooms, providing excellent flexibility for a range of needs, whether used as comfortable bedrooms, guest accommodation or a home-working space.
A well-appointed bathroom completes the accommodation.
Externally, the property benefits from access to well-maintained lawned garden grounds, providing a pleasant outdoor space for relaxing and enjoying the surrounding area.
A particular feature of the home is the lovely outlook towards the iconic Arthur’s Seat, offering an impressive and ever-changing natural backdrop.
The property is located in the popular Prestonfield area of Edinburgh, situated to the south of the city centre.
The property is well placed to take advantage of an excellent range of shopping facilities at Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, which offers a convenient selection of shops and services under one roof, seven days a week.
Further local amenities can be found along nearby Dalkeith Road.
Additional facilities are available in neighbouring Newington, which offers an excellent choice of leisure and entertainment options, including a variety of bars, bistros and restaurants, as well as the Festival Theatre and the refurbished Royal Commonwealth Pool.
The property is also ideally positioned for access to the city's central universities, the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and the Scottish Parliament.
Excellent public transport links are available nearby, with regular bus services operating to the city centre and surrounding areas.
The City Bypass and wider motorway network are also readily accessible. Schooling is well represented, with a range of nursery, primary and secondary schools available within the surrounding area.
EPC rating: C. Landlord Registration Number: 23085/230/09390. Letting Agent Registration Number: LARN 1808007.
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.
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