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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · KA7 4EW
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About
‘Alderbank' is an immediately appealing traditional detached chalet villa which provides extensive accommodation arranged over two levels.
The property has been extensively upgraded and modernised by the current owners resulting in an exceptional home which provides well proportioned accommodation suited to both the family market and those clients seeking predominantly all on the level living without compromising on space.
Benefits and features include a fitted kitchen, luxury sanitary ware, neutral decoration, double glazing and gas central heating.
Potential purchasers should note that planning permission has been granted to extend the property and erect a separate garage with further details available on the South Ayrshire planning applications website.
In summary the accommodation extends to, on the ground floor, a vestibule, T-shaped reception hallway, lounge laid on an open plan basis to the sun room, fitted kitchen semi open to the garden room, two double bedrooms, three piece bathroom and utility/storage room.
Upstairs there is a spacious landing, two further double bedrooms and a three piece shower room.
Externally the property is discreetly positioned in extensive gardens with gated entry giving access to a chipped driveway which culminates in the attached garage.
The generous gardens provide a high level of privacy with a lovely woodland back-drop and are predominantly lawned with patio areas, mature trees and well stocked shrubbery borders.
EER - D Local Area Scaur O' Doon is widely regarded as one of South Ayrshire's very best residential addresses backing onto the banks of the river Doon and being within close proximity to the sea-front, Belleisle country park and Alloway village, birthplace of Robert Burns, Scotland's national bard.
In addition there are local amenities including shops and an excellent primary school around 500 yards distant.
Ayr town centre is 2.5 miles distant and provides a more comprehensive range of amenities and main-line rail link to Glasgow.
Value & comps
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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.
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About 8 Scaur O’Doon Road, Doonfoot, KA7 4EW
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