2-bedroom flat · EH13 0AD
Listing removedListed 50 days · slow let
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About
A charming two-bedroom upper villa with garden, located in the well-regarded neighbourhood of Colinton in south-west Edinburgh, offering a semi-rural feel within easy reach of the city centre.
The property is in excellent condition and is neutrally decorated throughout, creating a bright and calming space.
Accommodation Comprises: Entrance Hallway; Lovely bright sitting room with gas fire; Modern kitchen with integrated appliances; Principal double bedroom; Second double bedroom; Bathroom with shower above bath.
The property further benefits from GCH, double glazing, free on-street parking, a shared garden and a private garden.
Nearby Colinton Village has a range of independent shops, a Co-op for daily essentials, a post office, pharmacy, library and other services.
For broader shopping and weekly groceries there is a Tesco Superstore and other supermarkets within easy reach.
There are plenty opportunities to enjoy green open spaces and countryside walks, and the scenic Water of Leith Walkway and Colinton Dell lie nearby, perfect for walking or cycling.
The Pentland Hills Regional Park provides further opportunities for outdoor adventures, and there are many other sporting and leisure facilities close by, including golf clubs and the Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre.
Several buses offer convenient access to Edinburgh city centre and beyond, and Slateford Railway Station and Kingsknowe Railway Station are within walking distance, making commuting by train straightforward.
Meanwhile the road network offers easy access to the city bypass and Edinburgh International Airport. PLEASE NOTE: The attic space shown on the floorplan will not be accessible to tenants.
Deposit: £1,500 Furnished Council Tax Band: B EPC Rating: C Landlord Registration: 1791267/230/23102 LARN1903047 EPC Rating: C Council Tax Band: B
Value & comps
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Returns
Short let unlikely to be allowed
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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.
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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About Redford Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian
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