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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · EH21 8RR
Listing removedReduced £10k (−2.5%) on 3 JulListed 202 days
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About
Well presented detached villa set in a quiet, modern, manicured estate, moments from the train station, excellent amenities and vast open green spaces.
Boasting a garage, driveway, and private front and rear gardens this property would make for a fabulous family home in a highly soughtafter location.
The accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hallway with storage, bright front facing living room with under-stair storage, modern dining kitchen fitted with high gloss floor and wall units and a range of integrated appliances and doors leading to the enclosed rear garden with patio area, utility room off with space for appliances, and a handy wc completes the downstairs accommodation.
The upper level benefits from a principal bedroom with built-in mirrored wardrobe and an en-suite shower room with electric shower cubicle, two further wellproportioned double bedrooms with built in storage, a single bedroom/ nursery/study, and the home is completed by a stylish bathroom with mains shower over bath.
Externally the fully enclosed rear garden is ideal for low maintenance with a patio area, ideal for entertaining • Well presented detached modern villa close to Fort Kinnaird and train station • Private front and rear gardens • Garage and driveway • Welcoming hallway • Bright living room • Contemporary dining kitchen with utility and WC off • En-suite principal bedroom • Two further double bedrooms and a single bedroom • Stylish bathroom • Gas central heating and double glazing Council Tax: F, Energy Rating: C Factor payable to James Gibb, Red Tree Magenta, 270 Glasgow Road, Glasgow.
Approx. £40 per quarter Viewing By appointment, please call EPC Rating EPC rating: C
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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About 5, Benhar Road, Musselburgh
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