3-bedroom house · EH8 9JW
Listing removedReduced £10k (−2.6%) on 31 JanListed 414 days
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About
Located in the central Newington area close to the University of Edinburgh this unique 3 bed Duplex offers a spacious home in the heart of the city.
Internally the property offers spacious accommodation across 2 floors and is well presented throughout. Further benefits include gas central heating, double glazing and a secure entryphone system.
Location Newington is a highly sought after residential neighbourhood south of the city, served by excellent local amenities including a wide range of everyday and specialist shops, bars, restaurants and cafes.
Within easy reach is more comprehensive shopping at Cameron Toll Shopping Centre with its Sainsbury's superstore, as well as a number of other retail shops within a short car drive or bus journey away at Straiton Retail Park and Fort Kinnaird Retail Park.
Leisure and recreational amenities are plentiful with the Royal Commonwealth Pool and the green open spaces of The Meadows, Arthur's Seat, Holyrood Park, Prestonfield and Craigmillar golf courses, the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hills all located nearby.
Cultural amenities can be found at the Festival Theatre on Nicolson Street and the Queen's Hall on Clerk Street and the Scottish Parliament is also nearby.
The area is also well suited for access to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Edinburgh University.
There is good road access to the city bypass with excellent connections to the motorway network heading east on the A1, and to the west to the Gyle Shopping Centre, the Forth Road Bridge, Edinburgh International Airport and the central motorway network.
There are also regular bus services running to and from the city centre. Excellent schools in both the state and private sectors are easily accessible.
Management The block is maintained by the Press Residents Association at a current cost of £300 paid twice yearly.
Extras All fitted floor coverings, light fittings, curtains, blinds, hob, oven, extractor hood, fridge/freezer and washing machine are included in the sale price.
Other items can be included subject to separate negotiation. Viewings By appointment contact VMH on
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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