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About
The Property Welcome to 4 Joppa Road, a most appealing Upper Villa Flat offering One Double Bedroom and a private courtyard garden, forming part of a traditional Victorian building, quietly situated in the popular and much sought after seaside town of Portobello.
Well positioned, just a stones throw from the thriving High Street with excellent local amenities and the Promenade.
This property would make an ideal first home, offering spacious and beautifully presented accommodation in good decorative order comprising: Entrance Hallway, an impressive open plan Lounge/Dining with a modern fitted Kitchen, a generously sized Double Bedroom with ample scope for free standing furniture, and the modern Shower Room completes the accommodation.
There are many attractive features on offer with high ceilings and the bright and airy Lounge/Dining boasting two storage cupboards.
The modern Kitchen offers an excellent range of base and wall cabinets with complimentary work surfaces and attractive tiled surrounds.
Integrated appliances include a induction hob with extractor canopy and an electric oven, with space for free standing appliances.
The Double Bedroom offers a large window creating an abundance of natural light with a six-door fitted wardrobe offering excellent storage.
The modern Shower-Room comprises a double shower compartment with a glazed bi-folding screen, a WC, a wash hand basin set in a vanity cabinet with storage, a wall mounted mirror with attractive tiled surrounds adding the finishing touch.
Externally there is a private courtyard garden area ideal ideal for al-fresco dining.
Further benefits include Gas Central Heating, Double Glazed Windows and unrestricted on street parking is also available.
Early viewing is essential to fully appreciate this lovely chain free property with character and true turn-key presentation.
Location Portobello is a lovely seaside suburb of Edinburgh, located around 4 miles east of the city centre, on the edge of the Firth of Forth.
Known for its' charming promenade, stunning beach and friendly community, Portobello is a popular choice for families, retirees and young professionals.
The property is situated in a quiet residential street, yet is still well positioned to take advantage of a superb range of shopping outlets on Portobello High Street, including a Sainsburys local, Bank of Scotland and postal services.
Leisure facilities on offer are first class and include a choice of bars and restaurants including the highly rated Beach House cafe.
The beach and promenade has a refurbished Victorian swimming pool, gym and Turkish sauna facilities, as well as a sailing and kayaking club, an indoor child play area, 5-aside football centre and two play parks.
The area has excellent transport links to the city with regular buses running along the High Street and Brunstane Train Station can be reach within a 10-15 minute walk.
The City Bypass and main motorway networks are also within easy reach
Value & comps
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Returns
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Short let unlikely to be allowed
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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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