2 bedroom cottage, Old Road, Edinburgh
Edinburgh, EH1 5JS
Added 21 Jul 2026
£995,000
Guide price
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Size
1,097 sqft
Type
cottage
Match
87%
- TenureFreehold
- Council taxBand B
- EPCD
- ChainChain-free
- ParkingAllocated Bay
- GardenPrivate Rear Garden
About this home
Key features
- Character throughout
- Cottage garden
- Country kitchen
- Exposed beams
- Log burner
- Slate roof
- Allocated bay parking
- Private rear garden
- Chain free
- EPC rating D
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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£6,236/ 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
- 1976
- Heating
- Electric
- Parking
- Allocated Bay
- Garden
- Private Rear Garden
- Chain
- Chain-free
Energy performance
- A
- B
- C
- DScore 60
- E
- F
- G
The higher the rating, the more energy efficient the property and the lower the fuel bills.
Floorplan & rooms
InteractiveTotal size
1,097 sqft
≈ 102 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- 0.9 mi
Parkway Station
Tram
- 2.8 mi
Junction
Tube
- 2.8 mi
Victoria Station
Tram
- 3.4 mi
Bridge Road
Tram
Commute highlights
Estimated travel times to major UK hubs
Edinburgh Waverley
1.2 mi away
Leeds
163.8 mi away
Manchester Piccadilly
176.3 mi away
Birmingham New Street
246.7 mi away
Bristol Temple Meads
313.1 mi away
Estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual times vary with traffic, changes and service.
Nearby amenities
- 🛒0.3 mi
Supermarket
Sainsbury's Local
- 🏋️0.8 mi
Gym
PureGym
- 🌳0.9 mi
Park
Riverside Gardens
- 🩺0.6 mi
GP surgery
Parkside Surgery
- 🍽️0.7 mi
Restaurants
Riverside cafés
- ☕0.5 mi
Café
Blue Brew
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: GoodOutdoor: Good
- O2Indoor: LimitedOutdoor: Good
- ThreeIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
Local market
Market insights
Local market
Market insights
Local market
How this home compares in Edinburgh, EH1 5JS.
Area average
£948,912
This home +5%
12m change
+4%
Sold prices
Avg £/sqft
£959
This home £907
Buyer demand
High
Running the numbers
Costs & finance
Running the numbers
Costs & finance
Monthly cost breakdown
Freehold · estimated running costs (all editable).
Total monthly cost
£6,380 /mo
£76,563 per year — indicative estimate.
- Mortgage£5,105/mo10% deposit · 4.75% · 25 yr80%
- Council tax (Band B)£146/moIndicative England average2%
- Buildings insurance£100/mo~0.12% of value / yr2%
- Maintenance & repairs£829/mo~1.00% of value / yr13%
- Utilities (energy + water)£200/moOfgem typical dual-fuel3%
Mortgage calculator
EstimateRepayment mortgage — you pay off capital and interest.
Monthly repayment
£5,105
Loan £895,500 · Deposit £99,500 (10%)
£1,561/mo more than interest-only — but you'd own the home outright after 25 years.
- Total interest
- £636,120
- Total paid
- £1,531,620
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
£43,250
Effective rate 4.35% on £995,000
Scotland (LBTT) and Wales (LTT) have different rates. Confirm with a solicitor before completion.
Mortgage affordability
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Max you could offer
£347,500
Loan up to £247,500 + £100,000 deposit · capped by income (4.5× LTI)
This listing
£995,000
Short by £647,500 · needs income ~£198,889/yr
- Affordable monthly repayment
- £1,604 /mo
- Required repayment for this home
- £4,669 /mo
- Max loan on 4.5× income
- £247,500
- Deposit as % of listing
- 10.1%
Affordability summary
StretchYou'd need about £198,889/yr income or £647,500 more deposit.
Monthly all-in
£5,581 /mo
£4,669 mortgage + £912 running · 122% of gross pay
Upfront cash
£147,787
£100,000 deposit + £43,250 SDLT + £4,537 fees
Lender check
Too big
Need £895,000 · max on income £247,500
- Loan needed (£895,000) exceeds the 4.5× income cap of £247,500
- Monthly all-in (£5,581) breaches your 35% repayment cap of £1,604
- Upfront cash needed (£147,787) 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
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Investment potential
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Investment inputs
AssumptionsAt a glance
Gross yield
1.51%
Net yield
-2.78%
Monthly cashflow
£-2,304
ROI on cash
-8.0%
Sensitivity
Rent −10%
£-2,403/mo · -2.90%
Rent +10%
£-2,206/mo · -2.66%
Rate +1%
£-2,926/mo · -3.53%
Rate −1%
£-1,682/mo · -2.03%
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)
60
/ 1k residents
Low▲ 2.6% vs previous year
Broadband
842 Mbps
Up to 413 Mbps upload5 providers available at this address.
Mobile coverage
| Network | Indoor voice | Indoor data | Outdoor voice | Outdoor data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | Good | Good | Limited | Good |
| O2 | Limited | Limited | Good | Good |
| Three | Limited | Limited | Good | Good |
| Vodafone | Limited | None | Good | Good |
Planning applications
4within 250 m in the last 12 months
- Pending
Front porch and boundary wall
2025/1611/HH · 27 Sept 2025
- Refused
Change of use to residential
2026/7561/HH · 23 Feb 2026
- Withdrawn
Change of use to residential
2026/7321/HH · 25 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, EH1 5JS and comparable homes nearby.
Property history
Jun 2020
Sold
£650,000
+65.0% vs previous
Mar 2014
Sold
£394,000
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