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See how verdicts work4-bedroom flat · EH13 9AP
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About
Immaculately presented double upper villa situated in the popular Colinton Mains district within a short journey to the south of the Edinburgh City Centre.
There is an excellent range of local amenities close at hand and the property would make an ideal purchase for a young family.
The flexible move in accommodation comprises: Entrance vestibule with stairs to upper level. Reception hall with excellent understairs storage cupboard.
Well presented living room overlooking rear with space for table & chairs. Modern fitted kitchen with some appliances.
Good sized double bedroom with built in wardrobes & walk in storage cupboard housing a fridge-freezer. Bedroom 2/dining room with bow window. Contemporary fitted shower room.
Staircase leading to upper level. Further double bedroom. Single bedroom with storage within eaves. Gas central heating. Double glazing. Monoblock driveway to front. Shared communal pathway to side.
Enclosed private garden area to rear. Communal driving area. Further private garden area at rear. Unsretricted on the street parking.
Location: Colinton Mains is an extremely popular residential area located to the south of the city centre.
Good local shops provide for all day-to-day requirements including a Tesco superstore within walking distance, as well as an Aldi nearby at Oxgangs and Morrison’s at Hunter’s Tryst.
More extensive shopping can be found at nearby Morningside and at the Gyle Shopping Centre, which is within a short drive. There is a library and gp / doctor’s surgery within the vicinity.
Schooling is well represented from nursery to senior level. Leisure facilities include many public parks, golf courses, Hillend Ski Centre and the Pentland Hills National Park.
Regular bus services take you to and from the city centre and many suburbs. The city by-pass is a few minutes away giving access to main motorway networks Viewing By appt tel .
EPC Rating EPC rating: C
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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