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12 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries

Scotland

£210,000

Listed on 05/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
6
Type
Terraced
Area
2454 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This six-bedroom mid-terraced house in Dumfries is arranged over three levels, with a cellar below. The ground floor includes an entrance vestibule and hall, a lounge, kitchen/dining room, utility room and a former bathroom. Four bedrooms and a shower room are on the first floor, with two further bedrooms at attic level. The full-sized cellar is described as non-habitable storage space. The property has a private garden and resident parking. The listing identifies scope for refurbishment and modernisation, with the layout offering substantial accommodation for a range of uses. Local amenities, schools and transport links are described as nearby. A buyer's premium is payable to secure the property.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

73out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £210,000, this substantial six-bedroom period home is priced at about £86/sq ft, well below the local average of £178/sq ft — a strong opportunity to acquire plenty of space at a comparatively low entry price. Large rooms, bay windows, decorative cornicing and a private garden give the project character and scope to create a much more appealing home.

This is a heavy, multi-level renovation rather than a cosmetic refresh: the photographed interiors are worn, the kitchen is dated, the rear garden is overgrown, and there is visible attic ceiling damage and staining. The front elevation appears broadly intact, but the cause and extent of the attic damage should be investigated as part of planning the work.

Key opportunities

  • Rework and modernise the generous accommodation across three levels, using the large period rooms, bay windows and decorative cornicing as the basis for a characterful six-bedroom home.
  • Replace the dated kitchen and renew worn finishes across the photographed living spaces to give the interior a coherent, updated feel.
  • Clear and improve the private rear garden, with scope to make better use of its outdoor space.

Key risks

  • Stripped-back finishes, damaged surfaces and visible attic ceiling damage and staining make this a substantial multi-room programme; investigate the cause and extent of the attic issue and plan for a full interior rebuild, not a cosmetic refresh.

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Location

12 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Dumfries Rail Station

    0.2 miles

    Train · Dumfries

  • Lockerbie Rail Station

    10.7 miles

    Train · Lockerbie

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£858
Based on a loan of £157,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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