1-bedroom flat · EH9 2BU
Listing removedListed 40 days · slow let
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About
Ref: 2335L: Mayfield gardens flat share: Double bedroom for property share within an exceptional, HMO property located on Mayfield Gardens, in the heart of Newington, not far from Cameron Toll, a ten-minute stroll to Edinburgh’s Southside/George Square and only a twenty-minute walk to Princes Street.
Edinburgh University and the Kings Buildings are both easily accessible and there are bus routes providing access to and around the city, including the nearby Napier University.
The detached property is split over three levels, lower ground, ground and first floor. It has a total of thirteen bedrooms and all are available furnished.
The property comprises: ~double bedroom on first floor with carpeted flooring, desk and private en-suite shower room (x1 available) ~12x Other bedrooms all currently tenanted by mixture of males/females ~Spacious, open-plan, lounge/kitchen/dining area shared between all tenants – with large selection of modern appliances, excellent storage, breakfasting bar and carpeted lounge area with seating ~Additional, second kitchen also with selection of appliances, excellent storage and breakfasting bar ~Extremely desirable entrance hallway, staircase and landings on each level ~Contemporary shower room with stylish three-piece suite ~Sizeable, private, rear garden space with bike storage and pond!
~Free, street parking located moments’ away ~Secure hut for cycles (with keys issued) ~Gas heating ~Main door entry ~Sorry, Some pets may not be allowed ~TV, TV License & WiFi included ~Gas/electricity/council tax included (provided reasonable usage) ~Weekly clean of common areas ~Total floor area = 333m2 ~EPC rating: D ~Landlord registration: 111039/230/04270 ~LARN1806025 Available: 12th October 2026 (room 12) Rent: £765pcm (room 12) including bills (providing reasonable use) Couples – extra 10% rent due to wear and tear/utility usage Deposit: £765 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: 2335L edi mr
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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