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About
A well presented Semi Detached villa situated within the popular Gilmerton district of the city, a short journey to the south of Edinburgh City Centre and close to an excellent range of local amenities.
The property would be an ideal purchase for a first time buyer/young couple with the accommodation comprising: Reception hall. Attractive & good sized living room with space for dining.
Fitted kitchen giving access to the back garden. Upper landing with access to attic storage space. Well presented & generously proportioned double bedroom with fitted wardrobes.
Further double bedroom. Fitted bathroom with shower. Gas central heating. Double glazing. Private garden & driveway to front. Unrestricted on-street parking.
Gilmerton is a long-established and sought after residential area which lies approximately four miles to the South of the city centre and offers an excellent range of local amenities.
The thriving community is now well served by independent shops with further shopping facilities available at nearby Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, Fort Kinnaird, and Straiton Retail Park.
Morrisons and Aldi are also close by.
With excellent public transport links into the city centre and other areas of Edinburgh, Gilmerton is ideally positioned to enjoy the wealth of leisure facilities and cultural attractions offered in and around Edinburgh.
There are excellent sport and recreational facilities including nearby Gracemount Leisure Centre, the Commonwealth Swimming Pool and Gym, the Braid, Pentland Hills and Burdiehouse Park, and a wide range of golf courses.
There are state and independent schooling options, with early years, primary and secondary education close by.
The Royal Infirmary is just a five-minute drive away and the property is ideally located for commuters, with quick and easy access to the Edinburgh City Bypass, which connects to the M8/M9 motorway networks, Forth Road Bridge, Edinburgh airport and beyond.
EPC Rating: C
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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