48 Glenallan Drive, Edinburgh EH16
Scotland
£190,000
Listed on 11/10/2026
Listed on 11/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Semi DetachedArea
818 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This two-bedroom semi-detached house in Liberton is described as requiring modernisation. The ground floor comprises an entrance vestibule and hall, a dual-aspect living room with double doors to the rear garden, and a rear-facing kitchen with fitted base and wall units, an integrated double oven and gas hob. A further vestibule provides access to the garden. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, both with fitted or built-in wardrobes, and a bathroom with a bath, WC and wash hand basin.
The property has gas central heating, double glazing and a private driveway. The listing also describes private garden areas to the front, side and rear. Liberton has public transport links towards the city centre, with local shops and services, Cameron Toll and Straiton Retail Park nearby. The Braid Hills, Hermitage of Braid walkway and Gracemount Leisure Centre are among the stated local amenities, while Edinburgh’s bypass is accessible for road connections.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
64out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £190,000, this two-bedroom semi-detached house is priced attractively at £232/sqf, around 24% below the local average. In Liberton, it offers a chance to acquire a home with a private driveway and substantial garden, then create value through a medium-scale modernisation. The dual-aspect living room has direct access to the rear garden, while the kitchen and bathroom, worn floors and dated finishes provide clear scope to refresh the interiors.
Key opportunities
- The asking price is around 24% below the local average on a £/sqf basis, creating an attractive entry point.
- Modernise the dated kitchen and bathroom and refresh worn flooring, walls and ceilings to give the interiors a more cohesive finish.
- Clear and improve the substantial private garden; the dual-aspect living room already opens directly onto the rear garden.
Key risks
- Staining and discolouration on the kitchen and hall ceilings warrant investigation; the cause is not established by the photos.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Edinburgh Rail Station
2.3 miles
Train · Edinburgh
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams)
2.5 miles
Tram · Edinburgh
St Andrew Square (Edinburgh Trams)
2.5 miles
Tram · Edinburgh
Picardy Place (Edinburgh Trams)
2.6 miles
Tram · Edinburgh
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