3-bedroom detached house · G84 7HF
Sold STCListed 188 days
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About
Located within a beautiful, peaceful, established pocket of Helensburgh, 8 Albert Drive is a well-proportioned three-bedroom detached villa that sits within a vast mature corner plot with a detached garage and private driveway.
Internally the property requires a degree of modernisation however has had the advantage of being re-roofed in recent years and the installation of a brand-new boiler within the last year.
On entering there is a welcoming porch and entrance hallway which has two useful store cupboards.
The lounge is a superb size with dual aspects over the gardens and offers ample space for a large dining area.
The kitchen is fitted with modern white gloss units and has an integral oven, bob and hood. The kitchen also has a larder cupboard and a courtesy door accessing the garden.
Completing the ground floor is the third bedroom and modern shower room. Upstairs the property has two further bedrooms both of which are a great size and have in-built storage.
Additional store cupboards are also available on the landing. The property is double glazed throughout and as mentioned has a new boiler installed and has been re-roofed.
Externally 8 Albert Drive sits within the most wonderful mature corner plot which is vast in size.
Due to the size of the gardens, it offers potential to extend the existing property if required (subject to relevant planning consents). The property also has a detached garage and private driveway.
EPC Band D Council Tax Band E Measurements Porch - 8 ft 5 Max by 7 ft 4 Max Hallway - 12 ft 4 Max by 13 ft 6 Max Lounge/Diner - 23 ft 9 Max by 11 ft 3 Max Kitchen - 11 ft 5 by 7 ft 9 Bedroom 3 - 12 ft 2 by 9 ft 7 Shower Room - 7 ft 4 by 6 ft 7 Landing - 5 ft 11 Max by 4 ft 6 Max Bedroom 1 - 16 ft 4 Max by 14 ft 10 Max Bedroom 2 - 13 ft 9 Max by 9 ft 9 Max
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.
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About 8, Albert Drive, Helensburgh, Argyll And Bute G84
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