1-bedroom flat · EH17 8RN
Sold STCListed 396 days
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About
McEwan Fraser Legal is delighted to present this charming one-bedroom studio flat on Drum Street, Gilmerton.
The property is offered to the market in very good condition, having benefitted from a renovation during its current ownership, and represents the perfect first-time buy or investment opportunity.
Situated on the ground floor, you enter into a welcoming hallway, with the main living space positioned to the left.
This versatile room is well-proportioned to accommodate a double bed, dining area, and lounge furniture, while the modern kitchen is neatly integrated on one side.
The kitchen comes fully fitted with an electric hob, oven, and fridge, alongside ample storage solutions including an integrated wardrobe.
Back off the entrance hallway, you will find a stylish three-piece bathroom, completed to a high standard with modern fixtures and finishes.
Externally, residents benefit from a well-maintained communal garden, while ample on-street parking is available.
This flat presents an excellent opportunity to step onto the property ladder in a convenient and popular area of Edinburgh.
By appointment through McEwan Fraser Legal on Edinburgh McEwan Fraser Legal are open 7 days a week: 8am - Midnight Monday to Friday & 9am - 10pm Saturday & Sunday to book your viewing appointment.
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.
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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