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About
Detached two bedroom bungalow in a fantastic location with a great size plot and only a short walk to Southerness beach. In need of upgrading and modernisation but has loads of potential.
Southerness is a popular coastal village located approximately 16 miles from Dumfries and 14 miles from Dalbeattie.
The village is home to a championship golf course and offers several amenities including shops, hotel and a pub. The Southerness Lighthouse is the second oldest in Scotland.
Accommodation – Entrance vestibule with door to hallway. Hallway with built-in cupboard and loft hatch. Doors to living room/dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom and W. C.
Spacious living room/dining room with large window to the side and window to the front giving fantastic views over the beach. Fitted kitchen with wall and base units.
Sink with mixer tap and left hand drainer. Window to side and rear. Bathroom with wash hand basin, bath with shower and window to rear. W. C. And wash hand basin, window to rear.
Bedroom 1 is a double with window to rear. Fitted double door wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf. Bedroom 2 is a spacious bedroom with window to the front giving fantastic views over the beach.
Garage with up and over door. Spacious wrap around garden all laid to lawn. Off Street Parking. Outbuilding to rear.
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
Returns
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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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