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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · EH26 8PD
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About
Welcome to The Beeches, Auchendinny, an exceptional and seldom available detached cottage, gracefully situated in a breathtaking rural setting near Auchendinny.
This substantial, extended residence offers spacious and versatile accommodation almost exclusively on the ground floor, with added advantage of an attic bedroom with en-suite bathroom, to create a warm and inviting family home.
The property enjoys generous, mature gardens to the front, side, and rear, providing a private haven perfect for entertaining or unwinding amidst tranquil countryside surroundings.
A lengthy shared driveway access leads to a substantial detached garage/workshop. Opportunities to own properties in a setting like this are very rare, making early viewing highly recommended.
Stunning rural setting near Auchendinny. Conservatory/garden room with electrics and heating, positioned to the front.
Inner entrance hallwayLiving room with bay style window and window seat, multi fuel stove and fireplace. Dining room with rear facing window.
Fitted kitchen with a range of base and wall units, induction hob, extractor, double oven, and a range of white goods.
Bedroom one with front facing bay style window, built-n wardrobes, and Edinburgh style press. Bedroom two with rear facing window, built-in wardrobes, and dressing table.
Family shower room with electric shower, sink, vanity unit, and wc. Inner hall area with storage. Rear porch. Boiler and storeroom/workshop.
Upper-level bedroom/attic room with front facing window and built-in storage. Upper-level en-suite bathroom with three-piece white suite, Velux window, and eve’s storage.
Double glazing and oil-fired central heating. Private garden grounds surrounding the property that are ideal for entertaining and relaxation. Additional land and wooded area adjacent to the property.
Shared driveway road access. Large double detached garage and workshop with light and power. Viewing By appointment with McDougall McQueen EPC Rating EPC rating: E
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
Returns
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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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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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