Summary - Burns Street, Tarbolton, Mauchline, South Ayrshire, KA5 KA5 5RA
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Prime entry-level purchase with outdoor space and low running costs.
- Two double bedrooms and one bathroom
- Ground-floor freehold flat with small rear garden
- Modern fitted kitchen with ample storage
- Front lawn with Robert Burns monument on site
- Approximately 638 sq ft; average overall size
- Very low council tax and no flood risk
- Area classified as very deprived; resale constraints possible
- Broadband average; mobile signal excellent
This ground-floor two-bedroom cottage flat offers practical, affordable entry into Tarbolton’s market. Set on a corner plot with a front lawn and a patio rear garden, the property suits first-time buyers and buy-to-let investors looking for a compact, manageable home with outdoor space.
Accommodation includes an entrance hall, a living room, two double bedrooms, a modern fitted kitchen and a bathroom with shower-over-bath. The flat is freehold, around 638 sq ft, has excellent mobile signal and average broadband — enough for everyday needs — and very low council tax costs.
The location is village-centred with local shops, a pub, and regular bus links into Ayr; a Robert Burns monument sits on the front lawn, giving local character. The wider area is classified as outer-city hardship and the immediate area shows rural traits; this brings lower purchase prices but also indicates constrained local economic prospects.
Strengths are the affordable price, outdoor space, modern kitchen and straightforward ground-floor layout. Buyers should note the area’s high deprivation index, which may affect long-term resale values and rental demand. Energy efficiency is rated E. Overall, the flat offers immediate live-in comfort or rental potential but is best-suited to buyers prioritising affordability and manageable maintenance over rapid capital growth.
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