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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · EH16 5TF
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About
An excellent opportunity has arisen to purchase this sizable, three double bedroom terraced house with private gardens and driveway, conveniently positioned close to excellent amenities, reputable schooling and superb commuting links.
The property is now in need of modernisation and upgrading offering a fantastic opportunity for a buyer to create a stylish home tailored to their own tastes and requirements.
The well-proportioned accommodation is likely to appeal to a wide range of buyers including first-time purchasers, investors or families alike, all seeking a home in this highly convenient and well-connected location.
Enjoying good natural light throughout, the property comprises; entrance vestibule, hallway with storage provisions and carpeted staircase leading to the upper floor.
There is a dual aspect lounge/diningroom with central fireplace housing the electric fire with built-in side units, wall lights and patio doors, from the dining area, leading to the rear garden.
The kitchen is located to the rear and leads to the inner hall with large understair cupboard and UPVC door providing further access to the back garden.
The upper landing has a window to the rear providing good natural light and has further storage provisions including a hatch to the attic.
There are three double bedrooms, all benefiting from built in storage, and the bathroom comprises of a white three-piece suite.
Further benefits include gas central heating with combi boiler and double glazing. Some images have been subject to virtual renovation to show the effect of a makeover on the property.
The property is currently unfurnished and requiring modernisation. Original photographs included for reference.
The front garden has a pathway to the entrance together with a gated driveway providing valuable off-street parking.
Located to the rear is a fully enclosed private garden with lawn, paved patio and garden shed. A shared pathway/vennel to the side provides useful access for bins etc.
Council Tax Band - C Viewing By appt through Neilsons EPC Rating EPC rating: C
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.
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.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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