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About
The Property Welcome to 8, Flat 5 Summertrees Court, a most attractive Two Bedroom Top Floor Flat with a private Balcony and communal gardens, ideally situated in the popular residential area of Liberton within easy reach of excellent local amenities and transport links to the City Centre.
The property occupies a prime position close to Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary Hospital, the University of Edinburgh’s King’s Buildings campus whilst also on bus routes into the city centre with excellent local amenities in the immediate vicinity.
The property offers excellent proportions throughout with immaculate move in presentation comprising : Entrance Hallway with four storage cupboards, a bright and welcoming Lounge with a large window and glazed door to the Balcony creating an abundance of natural light with fantastic views towards Arthurs' Seat.
The Lounge also offers a wall featuring wooden panelling and a recessed cupboard.
The accommodation continues with a stunning modern Kitchen, Two Double Bedrooms, both offering double built-in wardrobes and ample space for free standing furniture with the attractive three-piece Family Bathroom completing the accommodation.
The Balcony offers an ideal spot for seating set to the rear of the property overlooking the gardens.
The Kitchen comprises an excellent range of base and wall cabinets with complementary work surfaces, ''slip-brick'' design tiled surrounds and bespoke under cabinet lighting.
Integrated appliances including a gas hob, extractor canopy, and an electric oven with space for free standing appliances. There is also a convenient pantry storage cupboard.
The three-piece Family Bathroom comprises a bath incorporating a shower with a glazed screen with attractive tiled surrounds, a WC and a wash hand basin.
Externally there are lovely leafy green, well kept communal gardens with a shared drying green area. In addition there is an external storage cupboard.
Further benefits include gas central heating, double glazing, window blinds and un-restricted on street parking is also available.
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the location and the true turn-key, move in ready opportunity on offer.
Location Liberton is a sought after residential area lying to the south of the city centre. Local services include a bank, post office, chemist, corner shop, florist, newsagents and a wine shop.
Both the Cameron Toll Shopping Centre and Straiton Park with a variety of stores are a short car journey away.
There are a nursery, primary and secondary schools within easy access and of course the many independent schools which are easily accessible by bus.
This area is well served by public transport giving easy access to the many recreational, cultural and educational venues and it is particularly convenient for easy access to the city by-pass and thereon to the Scottish motorway network, the A1 and Edinburgh International Airport.
This is the right side of town for easy access for the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and the new Hospital for Sick Children, which are located nearby at Little France, and well positioned for access to Edinburgh University campus at Kings Buildings and the Queen Margaret University at Musselburgh.
Recreational amenities include many delightful walks around Blackford Hill (which affords superb panoramic views across the whole city in every direction).
The Hermitage which is a lovely walk linking nearby Morningside and the Braid Hills.
Also well positioned for the Royal Commonwealth Pool with Gym, Holyrood Park, Portobello Promenade, Dalkeith Country Park and the towns of Dalkeith and Musselburgh.
Value & comps
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Returns
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Short let unlikely to be allowed
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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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