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Meadowbank Street, Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire (Dumbarton)

Scotland

£50,000

Listed on 31/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Ground Flat
Area
546 sqft

Description

This ground-floor flat is set within a traditional sandstone tenement in central Dumbarton and is described as having a private entrance. The accommodation comprises a hallway, bay-fronted living room, separate kitchen, double bedroom and shower room. The listing gives the floor area as 546 sq ft, while the description refers to a one-bedroom layout; the structured listing data records two bedrooms, so this discrepancy should be checked. The property is presented as requiring updating. The kitchen has fitted wall and base units with work surfaces and appliance space, and the shower room includes a shower enclosure, basin and WC. The living room has a bay window and wall-mounted fireplace. The listing identifies dampness and uneven flooring as Category 3 issues in the Home Report, and notes historical structural movement with no recent or significant movement identified. Buyers should review the report and verify the scope of remedial works, communal repair responsibilities and any internal alterations. Dumbarton has local shops and services, leisure facilities and rail connections from Dumbarton Central and Dalreoch, with road links via the A82. The Home Report is available to download. The property is independently valued at £50,000 according to the listing.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

72out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £50,000, this is a notably low entry point for a 546 sq ft flat: the asking price works out at £92 per sq ft, around 51% below the local average. The clean, freshly decorated living and bedroom areas, usable fittings and bright bay-fronted living room give you a solid starting point for a light, personalising project.

The main issue to investigate is the Home Report’s Category 3 dampness and uneven-floor findings, which are not clearly visible in the photos. Scaffolding is also visible on the tenement frontage, so check its purpose and clarify common repair responsibilities before proceeding.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire at a substantial discount to the local £/sq ft average.
  • Build on the clean, recently decorated living and bedroom areas with a light refresh tailored to your taste.
  • Make the bay-fronted living room the focal point, using its natural light and generous proportions.

Key risks

  • Investigate the Home Report’s Category 3 dampness and uneven-floor findings and establish the scope of any remedial work.
  • Clarify the reason for the visible scaffolding and verify potential common repair responsibilities for the tenement.

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Location

Meadowbank Street, Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire (Dumbarton)
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Dumbarton Central Rail Station

    0.2 miles

    Train · Dumbarton

  • Dalreoch Rail Station

    0.3 miles

    Train · Dumbarton

  • Dumbarton East Rail Station

    0.7 miles

    Train · Dumbarton

  • Langbank Rail Station

    1.6 miles

    Train · Langbank

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£204
Based on a loan of £37,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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