3-bedroom semi-detached house · EH11 1RL
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About
23 Cowan Road is an attractive three-bedroom semi-detached bungalow located within the highly sought-after Shandon area of the city.
Offering generous living space and excellent potential for further development, the property provides a wonderful opportunity to create an exceptional family home in a desirable and well-established neighbourhood.
The property consists, lounge overlooking the rear garden, providing a bright and welcoming space perfect for relaxing with family or entertaining guests.
Adjacent, the dining room creates an ideal setting for dinner parties and social gatherings this is a versatile space which could also be utilised as a fouth bedroom.
The kitchen is thoughtfully fitted with a range of wall and floor units, an electric oven and hob, and offers convenient access to the side of the property.
The ground floor accommodates three well proportioned double bedrooms and a fully tiled wetroom.
Upstairs, a spacious attic room provides excellent additional space offering significant potential for further development, subject to the relevant planning consents.
The property further benefits from gas central heating and double glazing throughout.
Externally, there are superb front and rear private gardens, a private driveway with carport, and an outhouse providing additional storage.
Please note: No warranty is provided for the property's systems.
Shandon is a highly sought after location approximately 1.5 miles from the city centre which can be easily accessed by frequent bus services that run close by.
The bypass is a short drive away and leads to the International Airport and the M8/9/90 motorway network.
The area is served by both public and private schools that include the popular Craiglockhart Primary and George Watson's College.
Shopping can be found at the Edinburgh West Retail Park, a 24 Hr ASDA, Sainsbury's superstore plus Lidl and Aldi stores.
The area boasts a wide variety of recreational facilities that include Harrison Park, the Union Canal, Craiglockhart Sports and Tennis Centre and Fountain Park Leisure Complex which has a range of restaurants, cinema and a Nuffield health centre as well
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.
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