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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · EH15 1HZ
For saleReduced £2.5k (−0.9%) on 14 JulListed 227 days
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About
Superbly situated in a tucked away street with fabulous views from a top floor position, this traditional south-facing property offers an exceptionally light and spacious interior and boasts the beach and excellent High Street amenities only a very short walk away.
Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the great views from this home - south-facing to the front looking across the city to the Pentlands and of the Firth of Forth from the rear facing rooms.
Light floods into the generous sized living room (please note the fire is not in working order and is sold as seen). A useful boxroom suitable for storage purposes lies off the living room.
Plenty of shaker style units are fitted within the kitchen, which has a deep storage cupboard and an open doorway through to a partitioned off dining area.
Both bedrooms are double in size and the shower-room is fitted out with an electric shower and full height tiling.
All windows are double glazed, with the front facing ones having been replaced in 2025.
Entrance into the communal stairway is via a security entryphone system and a paved shared garden lies to the rear of the building.
• Great location in seaside suburb • Huge choice of local amenities • Large living room • Handy boxroom off • Fitted kitchen with larder and access to • Dining area • Two double bedrooms • Fully tiled shower room with electric shower • Entrance hall with shelved cupboard • Double glazing • Security entryphone system • Shared rear garden • On-street parking Council tax C, Energy rating G.
There are no factor fees associated with this property. Fixture, fittings and washing machine will be included in the sale. EPC rating: G Viewing By appt with Warners on EPC Rating EPC rating: G
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
Returns
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Short let unlikely to be allowed
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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Deal
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 8/8, Mentone Avenue, Portobello, Edinburgh
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