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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · G82 3DD
Under offerListed 65 days
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About
Located within the Bellsmyre area of Dumbarton, 43 Howatshaws Road is a bright and airy three-bedroom mid-terrace villa that sits within good-sized low maintenance gardens.
Offering around 860 square feet of internal accommodation the property offers fantastic value within a popular pocket of the town.
The ground floor consists of a welcoming entrance hallway, a large dual aspect lounge which has ample space for a dining area if required and superb kitchen.
The kitchen itself has recently been re-fitted with stylish units and worktops and has a selection of integral appliances and space for free-standing white-goods.
The kitchen also has a courtesy door accessing the private rear garden. Upstairs the property has three well-proportioned bedrooms two of which have built-in storage.
The shower room has also been recently upgraded with a modern suite and rainfall shower. The property is double glazed and has gas central heating.
Externally as mentioned, 43 Howatshaws Road has easily maintained front and rear gardens.
This particular area of Bellsmyre is in the process of a regeneration program which has included the creation of lovely green space and paths around the property.
EPC Band D Council Tax Band B Measurements Hallway – 9 ft 2 Max by 6 ft 0 Max Lounge – 18 ft 9 by 10 ft 11 Max Kitchen – 12 ft 4 by 9 ft 2 Landing – 14 ft 1 Max by 5 ft 6 Max Bedroom 1 – 18 ft 8 Max by 8 ft 0 Max Bedroom 2 – 10 ft 8 by 10 ft 2 Bedroom 3 – 10 ft 11 by 7 ft 0 Shower Room – 6 ft 1 by 5 ft 7
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
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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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