2 bedroom cottage, Grove End, Edinburgh
Edinburgh, EH2 3BB
Added 21 Jul 2026
£515,000
Guide price
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Size
839 sqft
Type
cottage
Match
89%
- TenureFreehold
- Council taxBand B
- EPCC
- ParkingOn Street
- GardenCommunal Garden
About this home
Key features
- Cottage garden
- Country kitchen
- Exposed beams
- Log burner
- Oil central heating
- Original fireplace
- On-street parking
- Communal garden
- EPC rating C
The Full Picture
Everything you need upfront
Facts a buyer or tenant should have before making an offer — in line with the Government's homebuying reform roadmap.
Monthly ownership cost
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£3,293/ month
Mortgage
Est.90% LTV · 4.75% · 25 yrs£Council tax
KnownBand B£Buildings insurance
Est.Typical estimate£Maintenance & repairs
Est.~1% of value / yr£
Property facts
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council tax
- Band B
- Year built
- 1918
- Heating
- Air Source Heat Pump
- Parking
- On Street
- Garden
- Communal Garden
Energy performance
- A
- B
- CScore 68
- D
- E
- F
- G
The higher the rating, the more energy efficient the property and the lower the fuel bills.
Floorplan & rooms
InteractiveTotal size
839 sqft
≈ 78 m²
Key highlights
Where it is
Location & Street View
Where it is
Location & Street View
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Neighbourhood
Area, schools & transport
Neighbourhood
Area, schools & transport
Nearby schools
Distance from this property · Ofsted-style ratings
Indicative catchments and ratings only — always confirm admissions with the local authority.
Transport nearby
Stations & stops- 1.9 mi
Junction
Overground
- 2.3 mi
Parkway Station
Tube
- 2.7 mi
Riverside Station
Overground
- 2.9 mi
Central
Tube
Commute highlights
Estimated travel times to major UK hubs
Edinburgh Waverley
1.3 mi away
Leeds
161.4 mi away
Manchester Piccadilly
174 mi away
Birmingham New Street
244.4 mi away
Bristol Temple Meads
311 mi away
Estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual times vary with traffic, changes and service.
Nearby amenities
- 🛒0.2 mi
Supermarket
M&S Food
- 🏋️0.7 mi
Gym
Anytime Fitness
- 🌳0.6 mi
Park
Highfield Common
- 🩺0.6 mi
GP surgery
The Health Practice
- 🍽️0.3 mi
Restaurants
Riverside cafés
- ☕0.7 mi
Café
The Roastery
Commute time
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Broadband
Indicative Ofcom-style download speeds. Providers vary.
Mobile coverage
Voice & data indoor/outdoor by network.
- EEIndoor: LimitedOutdoor: Good
- VodafoneIndoor: LimitedOutdoor: Limited
- O2Indoor: LimitedOutdoor: Good
- ThreeIndoor: LimitedOutdoor: Limited
Local market
Market insights
Local market
Market insights
Local market
How this home compares in Edinburgh, EH2 3BB.
Area average
£533,963
This home -4%
12m change
+1.4%
Sold prices
Avg £/sqft
£447
This home £614
Buyer demand
Steady
Running the numbers
Costs & finance
Running the numbers
Costs & finance
Monthly cost breakdown
Freehold · estimated running costs (all editable).
Total monthly cost
£3,469 /mo
£41,632 per year — indicative estimate.
- Mortgage£2,642/mo10% deposit · 4.75% · 25 yr76%
- Council tax (Band B)£146/moIndicative England average4%
- Buildings insurance£52/mo~0.12% of value / yr1%
- Maintenance & repairs£429/mo~1.00% of value / yr12%
- Utilities (energy + water)£200/moOfgem typical dual-fuel6%
Mortgage calculator
EstimateRepayment mortgage — you pay off capital and interest.
Monthly repayment
£2,642
Loan £463,500 · Deposit £51,500 (10%)
£808/mo more than interest-only — but you'd own the home outright after 25 years.
- Total interest
- £329,248
- Total paid
- £792,748
Figures are indicative — your actual rate depends on lender, credit, and product. Speak to a broker before you commit.
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Stamp Duty
Eng & NI · Apr 2025SDLT payable on completion.
Estimated Stamp Duty
£15,750
Effective rate 3.06% on £515,000
Scotland (LBTT) and Wales (LTT) have different rates. Confirm with a solicitor before completion.
Mortgage affordability
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Max you could offer
£299,500
Loan up to £247,500 + £52,000 deposit · capped by income (4.5× LTI)
This listing
£515,000
Short by £215,500 · needs income ~£102,889/yr
- Affordable monthly repayment
- £1,604 /mo
- Required repayment for this home
- £2,415 /mo
- Max loan on 4.5× income
- £247,500
- Deposit as % of listing
- 10.1%
Affordability summary
StretchYou'd need about £102,889/yr income or £215,500 more deposit.
Monthly all-in
£2,887 /mo
£2,415 mortgage + £472 running · 63% of gross pay
Upfront cash
£71,567
£52,000 deposit + £15,750 SDLT + £3,817 fees
Lender check
Too big
Need £463,000 · max on income £247,500
- Loan needed (£463,000) exceeds the 4.5× income cap of £247,500
- Monthly all-in (£2,887) breaches your 35% repayment cap of £1,604
- Upfront cash needed (£71,567) leaves little for reserves — plan for surveys, SDLT and fees
UK lenders typically cap borrowing at 4.5× total income and want repayments under ~35–40% of gross pay. Actual offers depend on credit, outgoings, and product — always get an Agreement in Principle.
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Investment potential
Would this stack up as a buy-to-let?
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Investment potential
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Investment inputs
AssumptionsAt a glance
Gross yield
2.91%
Net yield
-1.70%
Monthly cashflow
£-729
ROI on cash
-5.1%
Sensitivity
Rent −10%
£-828/mo · -1.93%
Rent +10%
£-631/mo · -1.47%
Rate +1%
£-1,051/mo · -2.45%
Rate −1%
£-407/mo · -0.95%
Indicative only — mortgage products, tax treatment and Section 24 relief for higher-rate landlords depend on your personal circumstances. Speak to a broker and an accountant before buying.
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Due diligence
Checks, risks & material information
Due diligence
Checks, risks & material information
Check before you buy
Material information for this address — flooding, crime, connectivity, planning, ground conditions and legal notes. Indicative only; verify with your solicitor before exchange.
Flood risk
Crime (last 12 months)
114
/ 1k residents
High▲ 9.8% vs previous year
Broadband
79 Mbps
Up to 58 Mbps upload11 providers available at this address.
Mobile coverage
| Network | Indoor voice | Indoor data | Outdoor voice | Outdoor data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | None | Limited | Good | Limited |
| O2 | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Three | Good | None | Good | Good |
| Vodafone | None | Good | Limited | Good |
Planning applications
6within 250 m in the last 12 months
- Withdrawn
Demolition of garage and new dwelling
2026/1374/HH · 11 Jun 2026
- Refused
Replacement windows (conservation)
2026/4176/HH · 14 May 2026
- Approved
Replacement windows (conservation)
2026/1468/HH · 20 Mar 2026
Ground & environment
Building & legal
Sources (to be integrated): Environment Agency, police.uk, Ofcom, planning.data.gov.uk, GOV.UK EPC register, Coal Authority, UK Radon.
Material information
NTSELAT Parts A/B/C- Tenure
- freehold
- Council tax band
- B
- Price qualifier
- Guide price
Presented in line with National Trading Standards Estate & Letting Agency Team guidance.
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Sold prices
Based on public sale records for Edinburgh, EH2 3BB and comparable homes nearby.
Property history
Mar 2019
Sold
£336,000
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Avg £523,167
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