Summary - 2, LARGO ROAD, ST. ANDREWS KY16 8RL
HMO licence in place for five persons, six bedrooms available
Vacant possession — ready for immediate refurbishment or re-let
Two reception rooms and bay-fronted lounge with log-burning stove
South-facing rear garden, detached double garage and driveway
Bathroom needs cosmetic updating; EPC Rating D
Council Tax Band F — relatively expensive ongoing cost
Excellent mobile signal; broadband speeds average
Situated within easy walking distance of University and town centre
A rarely available detached six-bedroom home on Largo Road, offered with vacant possession and an existing HMO licence for five persons. The house is extremely spacious and bright throughout, with two generous reception rooms, a sizeable south-facing rear garden, detached double garage and driveway — features that appeal to landlords seeking strong student demand and easy access to the University of St Andrews.
Internally the property is well-presented in many areas: a bay-fronted lounge with a log-burning stove, a triple-aspect reception/dining room with French doors to the garden, a modern-style kitchen, and useful utility and pantry storage. The layout already suits multi-occupancy: two ground-floor bedrooms with a shower room, plus four first-floor bedrooms and a family bathroom. The bathroom requires some cosmetic updating; the EPC is rated D and the council tax is band F (expensive), both factors to allow for in running costs and refurbishment budgets.
This is a straightforward buy for an investor targeting the student market or for someone wanting a large family home close to town amenities. The property is freehold, has excellent mobile signal and average broadband speeds. Note the HMO licence covers five occupants — converting to full six-person HMO usage would require checking licence capacity and compliance with local HMO regulations. The immediate vacant possession gives flexibility to re-let, refurbish or repurpose promptly.
Location is a strong asset: a short walk to St Andrews town centre, the Botanic Gardens and university facilities. While the wider area is characterised as a cosmopolitan student neighbourhood and has pockets of deprivation, demand from students and short-term tenants keeps rental interest high. Buyers should budget for energy-efficiency improvements and factor in council tax costs if using the property for non-HMO uses.
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