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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · G84 8HA
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About
Located within the sought-after lower west side of Helensburgh, 238 West Princes Street is a deceptively spacious three-bedroom detached villa that enjoys a lovely West facing rear garden which offers a high degree of privacy from neighbouring properties.
Internally the property has a fabulous layout with fantastic room proportions throughout.
The property does require a degree of modernisation and works which is reflected within the competitive home report valuation.
On entering there is a welcoming porch and entrance hallway which has access to a useful WC and utility room.
The Lounge is a fabulous space with triple aspects and is just under thirty feet in length with ample space for a dining area.
A door from the lounge leads to a bright conservatory which has patio doors accessing the garden.
The kitchen is fitted with a selection of units and worktops and has a range of integral appliances with space for free-standing white-goods.
Upstairs the property has three superbly proportioned double bedrooms all of which have built-in storage.
The main bedroom also has gorgeous aspects over the rear garden to one side and the Clyde Estuary to the other. Completing the upper level is the family bathroom.
Particular note should mention the main roof to the property was replaced in 2022. Externally the property sits within lovely private gardens with a large driveway and garage.
The location is ideal being a level walk into Helensburgh town centre and promenade.
EPC Band C Council Tax Band F Measurements Porch - 5 ft 1 by 4 ft 1 Hallway - 14 ft 2 Max by 8 ft 3 Max Lounge/Diner - 27 ft 9 Max by 11 ft 11 Max Conservatory - 11 ft 7 by 8 ft 1 Kitchen - 10 ft 0 by 6 ft 9 Utility Room - 8 ft 3 by 5 ft 11 WC - 4 ft 5 by 2 ft 11 Landing - 21 ft 5 Max by 4 ft 4 Max Bedroom 1 - 14 ft 0 by 9 ft 3 Bedroom 2 - 14 ft 1 Max by 8 ft 3 Max Bedroom 3 - 14 ft 1 Max by 7 ft 11 Max Bathroom - 6 ft 3 by 5 ft 11
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
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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