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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · EH21 6AY
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About
24 Hercus Loan is a wonderful traditional two-storey extended detached home offering generous and highly flexible family accommodation, complemented by a private enclosed garden and generous mono-blocked 2 car driveway.
Having been extensively upgraded by the current owner throughout, the property successfully combines period character with modern family living.
The standout feature is the impressive rear extension, creating a bright and spacious kitchen, dining and living area enhanced by a striking glass cupola that floods the space with natural light with patio door offering direct access to the enclosed rear garden.
The accommodation comprises: Entrance vestibule with storm door leading to a welcoming reception hallway featuring the original flagstone floor; front-facing living room with log burning stove; stunning open-plan kitchen/dining/living room fitted with bespoke solid wood cabinetry, oak drawers and a walk-in pantry, complemented by two large fridge-freezers, integrated dishwasher, electric oven and induction hob; bedroom 5, currently operated as a successful Airbnb guest suite, benefiting from a private external entrance and fully tiled en-suite shower room, offering excellent potential for continued holiday letting, guest accommodation or multi-generational living, with income and occupancy details available upon request; versatile bedroom 4/study and a luxury family bathroom completing the ground floor accommodation.
A characterful twist-and-turn stone staircase leads to the upper level comprising generous bedroom 1 with fitted wardrobes and en-suite shower room; double bedroom 2; double bedroom 3 and a modern shower room, completing the accommodation on offer.
Externally, the property enjoys a delightful fully south-west facing enclosed walled rear garden, featuring a patio seating area ideal for entertaining friends and family during the summer months, along with a pergola, outside tap and a paved base for a garden shed.
Further benefits include gas central heating and sash and case windows with working shutters. Additional unrestricted on-street parking is available nearby.
Viewing By appt on or EPC Rating EPC rating: D
Value & comps
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Returns
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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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