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Three-Bedroom Top Floor Flat

Edinburgh, EH9 - Get Access

3 bed 1 bath

Description

This stunning freehold top-floor apartment boasts an HMO licence, presenting a fantastic investment opportunity in a prestigious Edinburgh location. The property comprises an entrance hallway, lounge/dining kitchen, three double bedrooms, and a bathroom. It is in excellent condition throughout, benefiting from gas central heating and double glazing. The flat is currently rented at £2,700 per month, equating to £32,400 per annum, making it a solid rental investment with immediate equity. The property is offered with a guide price £75,000 below its home report valuation. Previous sales in the vicinity include 94 Thirlestane Road for £570,000 in January 2026, 88 Thirlestane Road for £565,000 in November 2025, and 62 Thirlestane Road for £595,000 in April 2025. Occupying the top (fourth) floor, this attractive and well-presented three-bedroom flat enjoys impressive views across the Edinburgh skyline towards Edinburgh Castle. The property has been maintained and upgraded to a high standard and has operated successfully as an investment property for the current owner, with the accommodation currently HMO compliant. Access is from the third-floor landing, leading to a private entrance hallway with stairs to the principal accommodation. The heart of the flat is a bright and spacious open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area, featuring two Velux windows and an overhead rooflight that provide abundant natural light, creating an excellent communal living and entertaining space. The contemporary kitchen, supplied by Kitchens International, is fitted with a generous selection of wall and base units and a comprehensive range of integrated appliances, including an eye-level oven and microwave, hob with extractor, dishwasher, washing machine, and fridge/freezer. The accommodation further comprises three well-proportioned double bedrooms, each with fitted carpeting, Velux windows, and wall-mounted television brackets. A useful storage room provides additional space. The bathroom is finished with Villeroy & Boch porcelain tiling and includes a bath with a shower, WC, and wash-hand basin. Gas central heating provides heating and hot water throughout, and the Velux windows are double glazed. Externally, residents have access to a communal drying green to the rear of the building via the shared stairwell. On-street parking is available locally via residents' permit spaces and metered parking. Thirlestane Road is situated in the highly desirable Marchmont area of Edinburgh, approximately one mile south of the city centre. The area is popular with professionals, families, and students, benefiting from an excellent range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, and everyday amenities nearby. The property is conveniently positioned for The Meadows, Bruntsfield, and Morningside, while the University of Edinburgh and the city centre are readily accessible. Regular bus services operate throughout the surrounding area, providing excellent connections across the capital. With its central location, strong transport links, and proximity to Edinburgh's universities and major employment areas, Marchmont remains one of the city's most sought-after residential and rental locations.
Comparable sales
100/3, Thirlestane Road, EH9 1AS 0.0 mi
Flat
£570,000
5 months ago
100/3, Thirlestane Road, EH9 1AS 0.0 mi
Flat
£570,000
5 months ago
94, Thirlestane Road, EH9 1AS 0.0 mi
Flat
£595,000
1 year ago
Estimated market value
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High confidence Floor Area Estimated: 900 sq ft

Valuing this three-bedroom Victorian-era top-floor flat on Thirlestane Road involved examining recent sales evidence directly along the same street. The property is in good condition with contemporary finishes throughout and has an internal valuation floor area of approximately 900 sq ft.

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