2-bedroom flat · EH12 5FA
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About
Beautiful two-bedroom ground floor apartment with a private underground parking space and direct garden access, situated within an exclusive development surrounded by 16 acres of exquisite and extensive grounds.
Formerly the esteemed Donaldson’s School, this A listed Victorian building is an iconic and majestic Edinburgh landmark, designed by renowned architect William Playfair and opened by Queen Victoria in the mid-19th Century.
Having been sympathetically refurbished and renovated, it is now an impressive residential development, with concierge service, secure underground parking, and beautiful communal grounds and internal areas.
Accommodation comprises: Welcoming entrance hallway; Beautiful open plan living space with designated seating and dining areas, a contemporary kitchen with sleek white units and integrated appliances, and direct access to a private patio; Principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en-suite bathroom with shower above bath, sink, WC and heated towel rail; Second double bedroom with fitted wardrobes; Modern shower room with large shower cubicle, sink, WC and heated towel rail.
A stunning feature of this property is the direct access from the living space straight out to a private patio and the communal landscaped garden, enabling tenants to open their door and look straight out to beautiful green space.
The internal communal areas are beautifully decorated, and residents benefit from a concierge service, and access to the Club Room and Chapel Room.
One parking space in the secure underground carpark comes with the property.
Located in Haymarket, the property is within walking distance of the fashionable West End, with its independent boutiques, popular eateries, and stylish bars.
Haymarket itself is a vibrant area with a lovely selection of independent shops and cafes, as well as a Tesco Express, M & S Simply Food and Starbucks.
Ideally located for commuters, Haymarket Train station is minutes’ walk away, and the Tram service connects directly to Edinburgh International Airport in under 30 minutes.
The City Bypass and Motorway network can also be reached by car in 15 minutes.
Deposit: £2,550 Furnished Council Tax Band: G EPC Rating: D Landlord Registration: 505182/230/08082 and 505184/230/08082 LARN1903047 EPC Rating: D Council Tax Band: G
Value & comps
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Returns
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.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
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