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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · G84 8UH
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About
This preferred first floor traditional red sandstone fronted apartment provides central accommodation that is in the heart of Helensburgh town centre, with access to shops, and public transport links.
This property has been beautifully modernised and maintained, and is in stunning condition throughout.
The accommodation comprises a communal hallway with stair leading to the first floor, reception hallway, living room/kitchen, where the modern kitchen provides a fine selection of floor and wall mounted units.
There is a front facing double bedroom, and there is a modern bathroom with over bath shower. In addition, the property benefits from double glazing, gas central heating, and communal rear gardens.
Helensburgh is an affluent town with wide elegant tree-lined streets, long promenade with attractive parks and gardens to create a pleasantly distinguished atmosphere.
The town enjoys an eclectic mix of small exclusive retail outlets as well as large supermarkets and chain stores to ensure an enviable quality and lifestyle.
There are regular public transport links to major centres of commerce and Glasgow's international airport is a relatively short car journey away.
Schooling can be found locally at all levels to include Hermitage Academy and the highly renowned Lomond school which is only a short distance away.
Please note that an aml fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks.
Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.
Hallway (2.34m x 1.4m) Living Room/Kitchen (3.84m x 3.73m) Bedroom (3.8m x 3.35m) Bathroom (1.83m x 1.7m)
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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Deal
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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About 1/2, 38, James Street, Argyll and Bute
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