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Kris Gourlay

Promising two-bedroom Edinburgh fixer-upper hits the market for under £100k

A two-bedroom fixer-upper in Edinburgh has hit the market, and it could be yours for under £100,000.

With the housing market, for both renting and buying, soaring in recent years, many couples and families are turning to opportunities to fix-up a promising looking apartment or home to make it their own, albeit for a much lower price overall.

This two-bedroom flat on Calder Grove, Wester Hailes, has the makings of a promising opportunity for a young family or couple, with two spacious unfurnished bedrooms and a modern fitted bathroom.

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The apartment would need several tweaks before it was in working order, with certain areas of the interior looking a bit rustic. Although the sitting room and two bedrooms are a decent size, all would need a complete makeover, along with addressing potential snagging issues.

Rightmove describe the property as a "two-bed main door flat in need of modernisation throughout. Room usage throughout can be adapted to meet individual purchasers needs. This would be an ideal purchase for buy to let Investor or first-time buyer prepared to carry out the work required.

The bathroom is surprisingly modern and includes both a walk-in shower and spacious bathtub. (Rightmove)

"In more detail the property consists of hallway with storage, The bright and airy lounge allows for free standing furniture and different configurations, The kitchen comes with floor to ceiling units, hob, space for washing machine and space for fridge freezer.

"There are two good sized bright and airy bedrooms. The property also benefits from a large box room. The bathroom completes the property internally with bath, walk in shower, wash hand basin and W/C. Externally the front garden is laid to lawn.

"The property also benefits from central heating, double glazed windows and on street parking." The spacious kitchen also has plenty of storage cupboards and unit space, with the large double glazed windows allowing plenty natural light into the property throughout the day.

The bathroom has been fitted to a modern standard, and wouldn't require a great deal of work. A walk-in shower and spacious bathtub are both present, as well as storage for toiletries under the sink area.

As mentioned, the property also benefits from on-street parking and plenty room for storage. The asking price is starting with offers over £99,950, and you can visit the full listing for more information here.

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