3-bedroom flat · EH4 2RY
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About
Located in the popular Easter Drylaw area of Edinburgh is this good-sized main door upper villa.
With gas central heating (new boiler installed 2026) and double glazed windows the property has an exclusive garden and driveway providing off street parking.
Although the property requires some upgrading there is excellent potential to create a spacious home. The accommodation includes an entrance hallway with hatch to loft space.
The large lounge has two windows to the rear and there are three front facing bedrooms, all with storage.
The kitchen is fitted with base and wall units, window to rear and the oven, hob, hood, fridge and washing machine shall remain.
The bathroom has a three piece suite with shower over the bath and window to rear. Easter Drylaw is a popular area to the north of the city and is within excellent reach of the cities many amenities.
Locally there is a good range of shops, eateries and schooling. Excellent public transport links are readily available.
Lounge (5.7m x 3.38m) Kitchen (3.1m x 2.82m) Bedroom 1 (4.45m x 3.8m) Bedroom 2 (3.4m x 3.25m) Bedroom 3 (3.5m x 2.82m) Bathroom (2.2m x 2.03m)
Value & comps
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Returns
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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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About 173, Easter Drylaw Drive, Edinburgh
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