5 Larkfield Drive, Eskbank, EH22 3HN
Scotland
£295,000
Listed on 02/10/2026
Listed on 02/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Semi Detached BungalowFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow in Eskbank has a conservatory, garage, driveway and gardens extending around the property. The accommodation comprises an entrance vestibule, reception hall, front-facing living room, fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and a shower room. Gas central heating and double glazing are stated, and the attic is floored with access by a fixed ladder.
Eskbank Railway Station is described as a short walk away, with rail links to Edinburgh. The plot and existing layout may offer scope for further development or enhancement, including outward extension or attic conversion, subject to the necessary planning permission and building warrants. Buyers should verify feasibility and permissions before relying on any development potential.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a tidy, light-modernisation project in a sought-after Eskbank setting, with a conservatory, garage, driveway and attractive wraparound gardens adding to its appeal. Older finishes in the living spaces, kitchen and shower room offer scope for a cosmetic refresh, while the floored attic and generous plot are possible longer-term avenues to explore, subject to the necessary permissions and warrants.
The 54/100 D grade reflects an opportunity that is not yet fully assessable on value: floor area is missing, so the asking price cannot be compared with local £/sq ft. The renovation range is £5,000–£13,000, and the visible exterior and rooms appear generally serviceable.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated kitchen and shower room to give the home a more current feel.
- Make cosmetic updates to the tidy living spaces and bedrooms while retaining their usable condition.
- Explore the stated scope for an outward extension or attic development, subject to planning permission, building warrants and feasibility.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Eskbank Rail Station
0.3 miles
Train · Eskbank
Newtongrange Rail Station
1.4 miles
Train · Newtongrange
Shawfair Rail Station
2.3 miles
Train · Newton Village
Newcraighall Rail Station
3.4 miles
Train · Newcraighall
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