8-bedroom flat · EH8 9PZ
No longer listedReduced £36 (−4.6%) on 9 OctListed 29 days
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About
Ref: 0675L: West preston street double room for flat share within a large, 8-bedroom HMO property on West Preston Street.
It is just minutes away from Edinburgh University and the Meadows and is within walking distance to Princes Street.
The local area is host to a large number of amenities including shops, cafes, restaurants and bars, and there are excellent transport links on offer; both into and out with the City.
The 2nd floor property is stylishly presented throughout, offering attractive laminate flooring and bright, neutral décor.
It is furnished and comprises: ~double bedroom for let with carpeted flooring and storage wardrobe (room 8) ~7x Other double bedrooms let to a mixture of males and females ~Extremely large, open-plan, lounge/kitchen area with beautiful, bright, bay window ~Modern kitchen has range of appliances, tiled splashback and breakfasting bar ~3x Communal shower room suites (1x are semi-en suites shared with rooms) ~Entrance hallway with storage and providing access to all rooms ~Zone parking (via council) ~Complimentary WiFi ~Gas/electricity* and council tax included *Providing reasonable usage ~Gas heating ~Secure entry ~Sorry, Some pets may not be allowed ~Total floor area = 136m2 ~EPC rating: C ~Landlord registration: 1059452/230/18061 ~LARN1806025 Available: 2nd November 2026 (room 8) Rent: £785pcm (room 8) including all bills* *Providing reasonable usage Deposit: £785 (sorry – no couples) Please note the photographs shown within this advertisement may have been taken whilst a tenancy was active in the property and as a result you should not rely only on these as an accurate representation of furnishings and items included in the agreement.
A full list of which items are included in the property is available upon request from our office, based on a previous tenancy.
A viewing is therefore required in order to ensure you have an accurate understanding and knowledge of the condition and contents of the property Property Reference: 0675L edi wps
Value & comps
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Returns
Short let unlikely to be allowed
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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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