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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · EH11 4LR
For saleListed 17 days
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About
This top-floor flat enjoys a convenient position within the popular Sighthill district, with an excellent range of local amenities nearby and easy access to Edinburgh City Centre.
Requiring modernisation and redecoration, the property offers considerable potential and presents an appealing opportunity for first-time buyers, couples or buy-to-let investors.
The accommodation comprises: Shared entry. Reception hall with walk-in storage cupboard. Further fitted storage. Access to attic. Good-sized living room. Fitted kitchen with appliances.
Storage cupboard housing the central heating boiler. Two generously-proportioned double bedrooms – one with fitted wardrobes. Bathroom with shower. Gas central heating. Double-glazing.
Communal drying area on top floor. Unrestricted on-street parking.
Location: Sighthill is a well-connected residential area approximately five miles west of Edinburgh City Centre, offering a good selection of local shops for everyday needs.
A broader range of retail and leisure amenities is available nearby at Hermiston Gait and The Gyle Shopping Centre, including major supermarkets and well-known high-street stores.
Frequent bus services provide convenient links to the City Centre and surrounding districts, while the nearby City Bypass offers easy access to Scotland’s motorway network, the Queensferry Crossing and Edinburgh Airport.
Ideally placed for Edinburgh Napier University and Heriot-Watt University, the property is also conveniently located for Edinburgh Business Park and Gogarburn.
Leisure opportunities in the area include a multi-screen cinema, swimming facilities, golf courses and the Union Canal, with primary and secondary schooling also available locally.
Viewing By appt tel . EPC Rating EPC rating: C
Value & comps
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Returns
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Short let unlikely to be allowed
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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