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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · KY16 8QP
For saleReduced £40k (−7.4%) on 20 JunListed 531 days
Opportunity summary
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About
Fantastic opportunity to purchase this in a desirable residential area of St. Andrews, thisfour bedroom detached home with adjoining annex .
The property offers modern living and sits on a large corner plot in a quiet leafy neighbourhood.
Perfectly blending contemporary design with everyday functionality, the home features a spacious open-plan kitchen and dining area-the heart of the house-ideal for family living and entertaining alike.
The ground floor comprises a kitchen which boasts sleek, modern fittings, integrated appliances, and ample storage, opening seamlessly into a bright dining space with views onto the private garden.
A generous living room, two well-proportioned bedrooms, and a stylish family bathroom complete the versatile layout.
The upper floor comprises a further two spacious double bedrooms, a WC, and multiple storage cupboards.
Adjoined to the southern side of the property is a flat consisting of a small kitchenette, a bathroom, and a living room / bedroom.
The flat is currently integrated with the main house but could be separate standalone accommodation allowing for rental opportunity, visitors or for giving a family member some space and independence.
Outside, enjoy a fully enclosed private garden with built in BBQ-perfect for children, pets, or alfresco dining.
The property benefits from garden to the front and side with a private driveway and garage, offering ample off-street parking and storage.
Located within easy reach of local amenities, schools, and the historic town centre.
The property is also only a few minutes walk away from the beautiful Lade Braes which allows a pleasant walk into town.
Properties such as this do not come to the market often, making this a rare opportunity to own a versatile and contemporary family home in one of Scotland’s most desirable postcodes.
Viewing is highly recommended. To book a viewing visit our website or download the app.
Property Ownership Information Tenure Freehold Council Tax Band F Property Description Disclaimer This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract.
It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft".
Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it.
If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view.
All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks.
Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer.
You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale.
The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits.
Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks.
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
Returns
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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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About 17, Doocot Road, St. Andrews
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