3-bedroom flat · EH10 5BH
Under offerListed 48 days
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About
This impressive, three bedroom first-floor flat forms part of an exclusive, modern factored development in the highly desirable area of Merchiston.
Set within delightful communal garden grounds and benefiting from a resident’s parking and private garage, the property is ideally positioned within one of Edinburgh’s most highly regarded residential districts, enjoying easy access to an excellent range of local amenities and superb transport links.
The property also falls within the catchment area for the highly regarded Bruntsfield Primary School, further enhancing its appeal to families.
The property is presented to the market in move-in condition and offers well-proportioned and styish accommodation, excellent storage and affords an abundance of natural light by way of the south and west facing dual aspect.
The property is accessed via a secure video entryphone system with automatic doors leading to the well-maintained communal entrance with lift and stair access to all floors.
Internally, the generous accommodation comprises; welcoming hallway providing access to all rooms and benefiting from excellent storage including a cleverly designed utility room.
The generously proportioned bay-windowed reception/dining room provides an impressive principal living and entertaining space, with ample room for both comfortable seating and a dining area.
Enjoying a dual aspect with large windows allow plenty of natural light into the room, creating a bright and inviting environment.
The modern fitted kitchen, which offers adequate space for breakfast table and chairs, provides a good range of wall and base units, offering excellent storage and preparation space.
The kitchen comes complete with a built-in gas hob, electric oven and extractor hood with additional appliances included in the sale.
There are three well-proportioned double bedrooms, providing excellent flexibility for families, guests or those requiring a home office.
The principal bedroom benefits from a recently upgraded en-suite shower room with electric shower, while the remaining bedrooms are well served by a modern family bathroom, which comprises of a white three piece suite with mains shower over the bath.
Further benefits include gas central heating with combi boiler, double glazed window units and interlinked smoke and heat detectors.
All fitted floor coverings, light fittings, curtains and blinds will be included in the sale together with the built-in hob/oven/hood, fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Externally, the development is set within beautifully maintained communal garden grounds, providing residents with attractive shared outdoor space.
There is also residents’ parking within the development, together with the valuable addition of an allocated garage, Garage No. 5, providing secure parking and useful additional storage.
The development is maintained and upkept by Charles White Limited, with an approximate monthly charge of £150 payable for the upkeep of the communal garden grounds, lift maintenance, stair and window cleaning together with blocks buildings insurance.
Council Tax Band - G Viewing By appt through Neilsons EPC Rating EPC rating: B
Value & comps
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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 4/5, Spylaw Road, Edinburgh
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