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About
A well-presented third floor flat forming part of an attractive small-scale modern development and enjoying a superb high amenity location close to The Meadows, in Edinburgh’s vibrant Newington area.
The property offers well proportioned accommodation and has been well maintained/upgraded over the years, making it a superb option for a first home or an excellent rental investment.
The property is accessed via secure entry and communal steps and briefly comprises; entrance hallway, rear facing reception/dining room with coving and an open outlook over the adjacent courtyard, modern kitchen which has been fitted with a variety of light contemporary units complete with coordinated worktops and a selection of built-in appliances, spacious principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, a second good sized bedroom, and main family bathroom with three piece white suite and over-bath shower.
It should be noted that this property has been subject to partial virtual staging to show the effect of a makeover on the property. The “before” images which have also been uploaded for perusal.
The property benefits from a covered allocated parking space, which is accessed via a secure gate.
James Gibb Factors manage the communal areas in the development for a monthly fee of approximately £108. Council Tax Band - E Viewing By appt through Neilsons EPC Rating EPC rating: C
Value & comps
No previous sales 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.
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