168 Appin Crescent, Dunfermline, KY12 7TX

At £295,000, this period semi-detached house is priced at £171/sq ft, around 17.8% below the local average—a strong entry point for a substantial project. The traditional bay windows, timber detailing and cornicing give the 1,722 sq ft property character to build on, while the former commercial areas and existing split arrangement offer scope to create either two apartments or a larger family home, subject to verifying and carrying out the required alterations. The listing states that full planning permission is in place.

This is a heavy conversion and refurbishment rather than a cosmetic refresh: the commercial areas have incomplete fittings and damaged or stained surfaces, the domestic finishes are dated, and the enclosed garden is overgrown. The £55,000–£95,000 renovation range sets the scale of the work; at the midpoint, purchase plus renovation is £370,000, slightly above the £359,037 implied local-average value before fees, so the low purchase price is a clear advantage but the overall economics still need careful control. The substantial outbuilding and garden add further scope, though the outbuilding’s condition and suitable use need checking.