3-bedroom house · EH10 4EG
Listing removedListed 88 days · slow let
Opportunity summary
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About
Delightful family home in the heart of Bruntsfield.
Within easy walking distance of the city centre/West End, this rarely available three bedroom, semi detached property has been lovingly refurbished and benefits from an abundance of living space and private garden.
Internally the property comprises of a welcoming entrance hall, comfortable living room, large dining kitchen with excellent space for entertaining and WC, upstairs are three double bedrooms, of which one is a spacious master with ensuite bathroom and a further shower room with large shower enclosure.
The property further benefits from private garden, GCH and an abundance of natural light.
Forbes Road is situated in the heart of Bruntsfield which provides an excellent selection of local amenities including banks, everyday and boutique shops, cafes, bars and well-regarded restaurants.
Within easy reach of Morningside with its amenities and top state schooling catchments and private schooling options.
The area is also well-served by an award winning public transport system, Lothian Buses, where a number of services give access to the city centre and other areas of Edinburgh.
Area is well served by a selection of public green spaces, including Bruntsfield Links and The Meadows, the nearby Pentland Hills are a short drive away for walking and leisure and a number of well established golf clubs are within easy reach including The Braids, Mortonhall and Merchants of Edinburgh.
The Edinburgh city by-pass is a short drive away allowing quick access to the M8, Edinburgh airport and the South.
Some of the best regarded state and private schools including Bruntsfield Primary, Boroughmuir High, George Watson`s College and George Heriot`s School are in the immediate area. EPC: D.
Landlord Registration: 105568/230/02210. Ben Property Management Limited is a regulated agent, registration number LARN1809028.
Value & comps
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Returns
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Deal
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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Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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About Forbes Road, Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, Edinburgh
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