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East March Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1

Scotland

£60,000

Listed on 29/07/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Flat

Features

  • Garden

Description

This three-bedroom flat in an established residential area of Kirkcaldy has a lounge, kitchen and family bathroom, with a practical layout and scope for refurbishment. The room measurements provided are 16'2" x 11'3" for the living room, 9'8" x 9'1" for the kitchen, and three bedrooms measuring 13'7" x 9'5", 12'9" x 7'7" and 12'4" x 7'7". The bathroom measures 9'7" x 4'9". The property is described as requiring comprehensive refurbishment, offering scope to modernise the accommodation. Front and rear gardens provide outdoor space. Local amenities, schools, transport links and Kirkcaldy town centre are stated to be nearby. An AML fee is payable by the buyer after an offer is accepted and is non-refundable once the checks have been completed.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

45out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £60,000, this three-bedroom flat in an established Kirkcaldy neighbourhood offers a clear renovation canvas, with a separate lounge, practical layout and front and rear gardens. The photographed interiors are worn, with damaged kitchen finishes, an older bathroom, tired flooring and decoration, while the rear garden needs attention; there is scope to reshape the property into a more appealing family home or investment.

The overall opportunity scores low, largely because the floor area is missing, so value against local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged, and the economics cannot be assessed on a like-for-like basis. The fundamentals and location are average, and the project itself has potential for buyers prepared to take on a substantial programme.

Key opportunities

  • Rework the separate lounge, kitchen and three-bedroom layout into a more contemporary home for family occupation or investment.
  • Refresh the worn finishes across the photographed living and bedroom areas, including flooring and decoration, to give the interiors a coherent new look.
  • Clear and landscape the front and rear gardens, making better use of the outdoor space and improving the setting.

Key risks

  • Worn interiors, damaged kitchen finishes, an older bathroom and neglected garden areas make this a substantial multi-room programme rather than a cosmetic refresh; allow for a coordinated schedule and budget.
  • Staining and discolouration are visible near the base of the exterior walls, and the roof and rainwater goods cannot be fully assessed from the available ground-level views.

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Location

East March Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Kirkcaldy Rail Station

    1.5 miles

    Train · Kirkcaldy

  • Glenrothes with Thornton Rail Station

    2.4 miles

    Train · Thornton

  • Kinghorn Rail Station

    4.3 miles

    Train · Kinghorn

  • Cardenden Rail Station

    4.8 miles

    Train · Cardenden

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£227
Based on a loan of £45,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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