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About
Set within a popular residential area of Cowdenbeath, this well-proportioned two-bedroom terraced home offers comfortable accommodation across two levels, with private gardens and a driveway adding to its appeal.
The ground floor welcomes you through an entrance hall leading into a bright living room positioned to the front of the property, providing a relaxed space for everyday living.
To the rear, the layout opens into a dining area which connects through to the kitchen, creating a practical arrangement for both day-to-day use and entertaining.
The kitchen provides direct access to the rear garden, allowing for easy indoor-outdoor living during the warmer months. Upstairs, the property offers two well-sized bedrooms along with a shower room.
The upper landing provides access to all rooms and maintains a simple, functional layout suited to a range of buyers. Externally, the home benefits from private gardens to both the front and rear.
The rear garden offers a good level of privacy and space for outdoor seating, gardening or family use.
A private driveway provides convenient off-street parking, with additional on-street parking available.
Hillcrest sits within easy reach of everyday amenities in Cowdenbeath town centre, including shops, supermarkets, cafés and leisure facilities.
For commuters, Cowdenbeath Railway Station offers regular services to Edinburgh and across Fife, while nearby road links provide straightforward access to the M90 and wider motorway network.
Dunfermline is only a short drive away, offering a wider range of shopping, restaurants and entertainment, along with the well-known green spaces of Pittencrieff Park.
Overall, this is a solid home in a well-established area, ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers or investors seeking a property with good local connectivity and outdoor space.
EPC Rating: C Council Tax Band: B
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.
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