Hillcrest Avenue, Kirkcaldy, KY2
Scotland
£175,000
Listed on 17/09/2026
Listed on 17/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
1089 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
Description
This three-bedroom semi-detached house in Kirkcaldy has a practical layout with a utility room, integral garage and an enclosed rear garden. The accommodation offers scope for updating, giving a buyer the option to refresh the interiors to suit their needs. The three bedrooms provide flexibility for household use, guests or a home-working space. Local amenities are nearby, and viewings can be arranged through Purplebricks.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
64out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £175,000, this three-bedroom semi is priced below the local average at £161/sqf versus £178/sqf, giving buyers an opportunity to acquire at a relatively low entry point. The interiors are usable but distinctly old-fashioned, so this is a light cosmetic project: updating finishes and flooring could give the home a more current feel without the photos suggesting a major overhaul.
The established enclosed garden, integral garage and useful utility space add practical appeal. Overall, this is a solid, manageable project with a good starting price, though the economics leave a moderate rather than substantial margin against the local average.
Key opportunities
- Refresh dated wall finishes, panelling and carpets to modernise several usable rooms.
- Update the old-fashioned kitchen finishes while retaining the existing fitted layout where suitable.
- Make the most of the enclosed, established garden alongside the integral garage and utility space.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Kirkcaldy Rail Station
1.0 miles
Train · Kirkcaldy
Cardenden Rail Station
3.2 miles
Train · Cardenden
Glenrothes with Thornton Rail Station
3.4 miles
Train · Thornton
Kinghorn Rail Station
3.6 miles
Train · Kinghorn
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%
Monthly Repayments
£661
Based on a loan of £131,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest
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Pricing
Price history
-5.4% since listed
£175,000£10,000(-5.4%)
13/10/2026£185,000Initial listing
17/09/2026Services
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