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About
Located within the popular Drum Brae area to the north of Edinburgh is this most attractive and recently upgraded ground floor flat with private front and rear gardens.
Providing spacious accommodation, the property benefits from gas central heating and double glazed windows and features a new kitchen, new shower room, new carpeting and re-decoration throughout.
The accommodation includes an entrance hallway with spacious storage cupboard which houses the washing machine.
To the front is a large lounge with feature fire and patio sliding doors lead out to the garden. The kitchen is newly fitted with modern base and wall units with oven, hob and microwave to remain.
There are two double bedrooms and a newly fitted shower room with new shower unit, full wall and floor tiling and window.
Externally there is a good-sized garden to the front which is laid to lawn with an area of decking. There is a further garden to the rear and beyond that is a shared drying green.
Early viewing of this lovely home is essential to appreciate the well-presented accommodation on offer in this popular location. Drum Brae is set to the north of the city centre.
The area offers a choice of shops, regular bus services to and from the city centre plus there are well-renowned primary and secondary schools within the area.
Leisure amenities include the nearby Drum Brae Swim Centre, The David Lloyd Centre and Clermiston Park. Further shopping is available at the 24 hour Tesco at Corstorphine and the Gyle Shopping Centre.
For commuters, ready access is available to the central motorway network, the city by-pass, Edinburgh International Airport and the Queensferry Crossing.
Lounge (5.6m x 3.9m) Kitchen (3.78m x 2.54m) Bedroom 1 (3.9m x 3.25m) Bedroom 2 (4.32m x 2.95m) Shower Room (3.12m x 2.06m)
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
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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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 3/1, Ardshiel Avenue, Edinburgh
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