1-bedroom house · EH6 5RF
Under offerListed 98 days
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About
This peacefully situated upper villa is located within a beautiful retirement development, tucked behind Bonnington Road, close to Pilrig Park.
The property is presented to the market in good order, and the accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall, living/dining room, inner hallway, fitted kitchen, double bedroom with fitted storage and shower room.
The property further benefits double glazing, access to a well-maintained communal courtyard and residents parking is available.
Location Pilrig is a highly sought after area with its own large public park, located close to vibrant and cosmopolitan Leith, where you can find an eclectic mix of restaurants, traditional pubs, trendy cafés, delis, and coffee bars, together with a superb choice of independent shops and supermarket facilities.
Just a little further away is the fashionable Shore area, home to Ocean Terminal with its shops, cinema and eateries.
Heading up to the east end of the City, only a short journey away, you can access a wider range of amenities and entertainment establishments at St James Quarter and the Omni Centre.
Regular bus services run from nearby Pilrig Street and Leith Walk has a wider range of travel options, including the tram network linking Newhaven to Edinburgh Airport.
Please note this is a retirement development suitable for age 60 plus. The development is managed by Charles White and a payment of approx.
£490 is payable per annum which covers block buildings insurance and general maintenance of the development including gardening.
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be 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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