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About
Light and well-presented, this two-bedroom, main door traditional lower villa offers private gardens and bright, comfortable living, ideally suited to first-time buyers, downsizers and investors alike.
Positioned on a quiet residential street in the popular seaside village of Cockenzie, East Lothian.
The welcoming vestibule provides useful cloak space and a large built-in storage cupboard before leading into the central hallway.
To the front, a spacious and versatile living room offers ample room for both lounge and dining furniture, enhanced by a modern fireplace, fitted shelving, a wall-mounted TV point and attractive spotlighting.
Accessed from the living room, the modern kitchen benefits from dual-aspect windows, allowing for excellent natural light throughout the day.
Fitted with a range of contemporary units and stone-effect worktops, it offers generous storage and includes an oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine and sink with a drainer.
To the rear, two well-proportioned double bedrooms enjoy a pleasant outlook over the rear gardens and feature carpeted flooring, coving and pendant lighting.
Completing the accommodation, the generous bathroom is fitted with a stylish modern suite, separate shower cubicle, fitted storage, a ladder-style radiator and contemporary spotlighting.
Port Seton and Cockenzie, once traditional fishing villages, are now sought-after commuter hubs in East Lothian, offering a charming blend of historic character and modern convenience, easily appreciated with a stroll through their old towns and harbours.
The area provides excellent local amenities, including a Co-operative Food store, with a wider range of shops and services available in nearby Prestonpans.
Just a short drive along the A1, Fort Kinnaird retail park boasts numerous high-street retailers, popular dining options, and a multi-screen cinema.
Families benefit from local primary schools, while secondary education is available in Prestonpans.
The scenic coastline offers sandy beaches, nature reserves, and a variety of golf courses, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
Public transport links are strong, with regular services into Edinburgh and a train station at Prestonpans—complete with parking—ensuring an easy and direct commute into the city centre.
Value & comps
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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.
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.
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