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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · EH10 5QW
Under offerListed 154 days
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About
Well Presented Two Bed Second Floor Retirement Flat with Wonderful Views, Close to Prestigious Morningside This superb two bed flat, with a reasonable management fee, would make a great home for any retiree.
Neutrally decorated & carpeted throughout and ready to move into – perfect for buyers to put their own stamp on.
Minutes from great local shopping and on a busy bus route to the array of amenities available in Morningside, Bruntsfield and the city centre.
A good range of wide-open spaces, leisure facilities and golf courses also available nearby.
Hallway with roomy walk-in cupboard housing hot water tank Bright & open dual aspect sitting/dining room with feature fireplace with coal effect fire and open outlook Good sized kitchen with great range of contemporary units & appliances and space for a small breakfast table Two double bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes Large shower room with modern walk-in shower, wall hung sink unit & wc Electric heating & timber framed double glazed windows Lift & secure entry system Unallocated residents’ parking & landscaped communal gardens surrounding the development Residents must be capable of independent living and a single occupier must be over 60 years of age, while for a couple, one must be over 55 and the other over 60 Managed by Trinity Factors at a charge of approx.
£142pcm to cover 24 hour careline, general maintenance, lift, window cleaning, communal gardens, stair cleaning & block buildings insurance Morningside is a very popular area in the south of the city which offers an excellent range of supermarkets (including Waitrose and M&S Simply Food), independent retailers, speciality food stores, coffee shops, bars & restaurants.
There are superb amenities available just a short bus ride or drive away, including a library, the very popular independent Dominion Cinema & Church Hill Theatre, together with a good range of gyms, golf courses & leisure facilities.
The flat is also well placed for lots of walks and open spaces including Hermitage of Braid, Braid Hills and Braidburn Valley Park.
There is easy access both into town, via the numerous bus services, and out of town to the city bypass and the motorway network beyond.
Value & comps
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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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About 144/14 Comiston Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5QW
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