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About
The Property Welcome to 171B John Street, a well presented Lower Villa Flat with a Conservatory, Private Garden and Driveway, ideally placed in the heart of the lovely Midlothian town of Penicuik.
Well positioned within walking distance of the Town centre, this attractive property offers spacious accommodation ideally placed with excellent local amenities, local schooling and road links.
The well-proportioned accommodation offers immaculate presentation comprising: Entrance Hallway with a storage cupboard, a bright and spacious Lounge/Dining with access to the Conservatory and garden beyond, a modern Kitchen, Two generously sized Double Bedrooms, one offering a double fitted-wardrobe and the Three-Piece Family Bathroom completes the accommodation.
A feature of the property is the bright and spacious Lounge/Dining with French Doors to the Conservatory creating ideal space for relaxation.
The modern Kitchen offers an excellent range of base and wall cabinets with complimentary work surfaces with stylish tiled surrounds featuring an integrated electric hob and oven with space for free standing appliances.
The fully tiled Three-Piece Family Bathroom comprises a bath incorporating a shower with a glazed bi-folding screen, WC and a wash hand basin.
Externally there is much to appreciate with a private garden to the side and a decked terrace with paved patio at the rear.
A private driveway creates off road parking, with further un-restricted on street visitor parking also available. Further benefits include gas central heating, double glazing and window blinds.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate this move-in ready home in a great location.
Location Penicuik lies approximately seven miles to the south of Edinburgh and is one of the largest towns in Midlothian.
Offering a wide range of convenience shopping together with a variety of recreation and leisure facilities. Schooling in the town is highly regarded at both Primary and Secondary levels.
In addition, Penicuik is well served by a regular public transport service operating to Edinburgh and the neighbouring towns.
The City Bypass is within easy reach linking to the wider motorway networks, Edinburgh Airport and the Queensferry Crossing.
Lovely outdoor spaces can be easily accessed in the surround area offering walks and cycle paths and hillwalking for the outdoor enthusiast with the Pentland Hills nearby.
A fantastic location with excellent local amenities, good transport links and beautiful outdoor spaces.
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.
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