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About
Welcome to 29 Polton Cottages, Polton, Lasswade - a bright and spacious ground floor one-bedroom flat.
forming part of a block of four comparable properties in a quiet and tranquil setting near the banks of the river Esk in Polton Village.
The accommodation is presented to the market in walk-in condition having been improved and upgraded throughout by its current owners.
The property benefits from gas central heating with new boiler, double glazing, and small private garden.
There are well maintained communal areas to the front of the building, whilst the rear overlooks a picturesque quiet bowling green.
This property will suit a host of potential purchasers, and we would recommend viewing at your earliest convenience. Superb quiet tranquil location, ideal for countryside walks along the river Esk.
Communal entry with refurbished stairwell. Entrance hallway. Spacious living and dining room with front facing window, newly fitted log burning stove and fireplace.
Fitted kitchen with front facing window, a range of base and wall units, induction hob, stainless steel splashback, oven, fridge freezer and washing machine.
Double bedroom with rear facing window and open storage. Family bathroom with three-piece white suite with electric shower over the bath. Gas central heating with new boiler, and double glazing.
Recent gas and electrical safety certificates. Own private garden to the front, with communal areas and on street parking. Quiet outlook to the rear overlooking a picturesque bowling green.
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.
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