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Sold STCListed 123 days
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About
22 Pickaquoy Drive is a well-presented two-bedroom end-terrace house situated within a popular residential development in Kirkwall.
Enjoying a quiet position at the end of the street beside the Pickaquoy playing fields, the property offers comfortable modern living with private gardens, resident parking and convenient access to local amenities, including supermarkets and the Pickaquoy Leisure Centre.
Key features Air to Air and panel heaters UPVC double glazing 2 double bedrooms Living Room Kitchen/diner Bathroom and separate WC Front and rear gardens Resident parking Quiet location at the end of the street, next to the Pickaquoy playing fields Glaitness Primary School & Kirkwall Grammar School catchment area Built by Orkney Builders and benefiting from good levels of insulation, this attractive home provides bright and practical accommodation over two floors.
The ground floor comprises a welcoming living room, a spacious kitchen/diner ideal for everyday family life and entertaining, and a convenient WC.
Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom with shower over the bath.
Externally, the property enjoys gardens to both the front and rear, with mature trees beyond the rear boundary creating a pleasant sense of privacy and a peaceful outlook.
Resident parking is available to the front of the property, while the sought-after location offers easy access to a wide range of amenities, recreational facilities and transport links.
Heating is provided by an efficient air-to-air system supplemented by electric panel heaters, making this an ideal property for first-time buyers, professionals or those seeking a low-maintenance home in a desirable area of Kirkwall.
Extras Floor coverings are included in the sale price. Location Pickaquoy Drive is a quiet residential development situated in a convenient position within Kirkwall.
Located close to a range of local amenities, including shops, supermarkets, healthcare facilities and leisure services, the area also benefits from easy access to the town centre, harbour and transport links.
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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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