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About
Light and immaculately presented, this two-bedroom upper villa with gardens is positioned in a desirable leafy cul-de-sac with a central green.
Conveniently located in the highly sought-after Corstorphine area, west of Edinburgh city centre.
Welcoming you into the property, stairs lead you to the first floor, providing access throughout the home.
The living/dining room has been finished with tasteful decor throughout and benefits from carpeted flooring, creating a warm and inviting space.
Just off the living room is the kitchen, finished to a high standard with sleek countertops and a stylish splashback, along with a stainless steel sink with drainer, integrated oven and electric hob with canopy above, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave and fridge/freezer.
Bedrooms one and two are both finished with contemporary carpeting, matching throughout the hallway and creating a warm and comfortable environment.
Both rooms also benefit from wardrobes, ideal for additional storage.
Finishing this beautiful home is the fully tiled family shower room, finished to a modern standard with a three-piece suite and a walk-in shower.
Corstorphine is a highly desirable and well-established residential area, centred around a historic village hub and offering a broad mix of housing styles.
Its sought-after west-of-city location provides swift access to the city centre, the city bypass, and key destinations including The Gyle and Gogarburn.
A wide range of local amenities can be found along St.
John’s Road, with independent retailers, cafes, and restaurants, while also being complemented by larger retail options at a 24-hour Tesco superstore, Hermiston Gait Retail Park, and The Gyle Shopping Centre, all within proximity.
The area is rich in green spaces, including several family-friendly parks and the scenic woodlands of Corstorphine Hill.
Local leisure facilities include a David Lloyd Club, various golf courses, and the popular Edinburgh Zoo.
Corstorphine is well served by frequent public transport links and benefits from a strong selection of highly regarded schools and nurseries at all levels.
Factor Fees: James Gibb - Approx £17 monthly Council Tax Band: C Tenure: Freehold
Value & comps
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Returns
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Short let unlikely to be allowed
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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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.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
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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