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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · EH26 8AL
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About
Located in a residential area of Penicuik, this two-bedroom end-terraced house offers bright, well-kept accommodation, attractive gardens, and a convenient setting close to local amenities and green space.
The home opens into a hall leading to a comfortable living/dining room, where warm wood finishes and a large window create an inviting everyday space.
A fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and external access sits to the rear. Upstairs, two double bedrooms include fitted storage, and a family bathroom completes the accommodation.
Outside, the property enjoys a low-maintenance front garden and an enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, planting, and a shed.
Extras: All fitted floor and window coverings and light fittings are included.
Features Two-bedroom end-terraced house in Penicuik Close to local green space and amenities Bright living/dining room Fitted kitchen with garden access Principal bedroom with storage Second double bedroom Family bathroom with shower-over-bath Excellent storage throughout Low-maintenance front garden Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio and shed Unregulated parking on surrounding streets.
Home Report Valuation £165,000 Viewing Viewing by appointment: EPC Rating EPC rating: C
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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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.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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