Downie Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12
- PROPERTY TYPE
Flat
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
5
- SIZE
2,237 sq ft
208 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- 5 bedrooms
- 1 reception room
- 5 bathrooms
Description
A bright and well-proportioned sitting room, modern communal kitchen with generous workspace, stylish family bathroom, private garden, gas central heating, and private offstreet parking all enhance the property's appeal to tenants and underpin its consistently strong rental performance.
Having operated successfully as a guest house for over two decades before transitioning into HMO use, the property has a proven commercial pedigree. It continues to generate robust rental returns, supported by sustained tenant demand and minimal void periods.
• Fully licensed HMO. This is a valuable and transferable asset.
• Currently arranged as five double bedrooms, each with private en suite facilities.
• Current rental income: 5 rooms at £500 pcm = £2,500 pcm / £30,000 per annum
• Current gross yield: 5.0% (based on a £600,000 purchase price)
• Rental potential: 5 rooms at £750–£800 pcm = £3,750–£4,000 pcm / £45,000–£48,000 per annum
• Potential gross yield: 7.5% – 8.0% (based on a £600,000 purchase price)
• Generally high levels, with outgoing tenants consistently replaced quickly.
• Over 20 years' trading history as a guest house, now successfully operating as a licensed HMO.
• Prime Corstorphine location with sustained rental demand from professionals and students
Occupying a prime position within the sought-after suburb of Corstorphine, this attractive Victorian property represents a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing residential investment asset in Edinburgh.
Residents enjoy close proximity to Corstorphine Hill, a beautiful local green space with extensive walking routes and panoramic city views. The area supports a caring and close community with an excellent range of shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities nearby. Transport connections are strong with regular bus services providing swift access to Edinburgh city centre and beyond. Edinburgh Airport is also easily accessible, making the location ideal for commuters and frequent travellers alike.
Corstorphine is highly regarded for its educational offerings, with the property falling within the catchment for Fox Covert Primary School and Craigmount High School, both celebrated for their academic excellence and welcoming communities. Prestigious independent schools such as St George's School for Girls and Edinburgh Academy are also within easy reach, making this an excellent choice for families prioritising quality education in a peaceful suburban lifestyle.
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More Details21 Downie Terrace -- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: A
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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