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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · EH48 1JU
Sold STCListed 122 days
Opportunity summary
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About
Description Welcome to 2 Morris Bank, a charming 2‐bedroom mid‐terraced cottage set within an exclusive semi‐rural pocket on the outskirts of Bathgate.
Surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque farmland, it provides a peaceful setting while remaining close to the town's many amenities.
Bathgate itself offers a wide range of shops, services and leisure facilities, and sits just 5 miles west of Livingston, where additional restaurants, retail and entertainment options can be found.
The area is well served for education, with nursery, primary and secondary schools all nearby, along with a well‐equipped sports centre within easy walking distance.
A popular commuter location, Bathgate provides excellent transport links. The property is ideally placed for the railway station, offering quick connections to both Edinburgh and Glasgow.
The M8 and M9 motorway networks are easily accessible, giving straightforward travel to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling and beyond.
Regular bus services operate to Edinburgh and surrounding towns, with a local service stopping close by. Edinburgh Airport is approximately 13 miles away.
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
Returns
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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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About 2, Morris Bank, Old Deans Road, Bathgate
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