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5 bedroom cottage, Prospect Terrace, Edinburgh
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5 bedroom cottage, Prospect Terrace, Edinburgh

Edinburgh, EH1 1BB

Added 21 Jul 2026

£1,825,000

Guide price

Bedrooms

5

Bathrooms

2

Size

1,838 sqft

Type

cottage

Match

91%

  • TenureFreehold
  • Council taxBand G
  • EPCC
  • ParkingDriveway
  • GardenNone

About this home

For sale — a 5-bedroom cottage in Edinburgh, EH1 1BB, extending to approximately 1838 sq ft.

Key features

  • Character throughout
  • Cottage garden
  • Exposed beams
  • Feature stone walls
  • Log burner
  • Oil central heating
  • Driveway parking
  • None
  • 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.

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Monthly ownership cost

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£11,481/ month

  • Mortgage

    Est.90% LTV · 4.75% · 25 yrs
    £
  • Council tax

    KnownBand G
    £
  • Buildings insurance

    Est.Typical estimate
    £
  • Maintenance & repairs

    Est.~1% of value / yr
    £
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Property facts

Tenure
Freehold
Council tax
Band G
Year built
1946
Heating
Air Source Heat Pump
Parking
Driveway
Garden
None

Energy performance

  • A
  • B
  • CScore 76
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G

The higher the rating, the more energy efficient the property and the lower the fuel bills.

Floorplan & rooms

Interactive

Total size

1,838 sqft

171

Key highlights

Where it is

Location & Street View

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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
  • Kings Road

    Tram

    0.3 mi
  • Bridge Road

    Rail

    0.5 mi
  • Junction Station

    Overground

    1.3 mi
  • High Street

    Overground

    3.4 mi

Commute highlights

Estimated travel times to major UK hubs

Edinburgh Waverley

0.9 mi away

Drive
11 min
Train
16 min

Leeds

162.5 mi away

Drive
3h 33m
Train
2h 20m

Manchester Piccadilly

175.2 mi away

Drive
3h 49m
Train
2h 30m

Birmingham New Street

245.7 mi away

Drive
5h 17m
Train
3h 24m

Bristol Temple Meads

312.3 mi away

Drive
6h 40m
Train
4h 15m

Estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual times vary with traffic, changes and service.

Nearby amenities

  • 🛒

    Supermarket

    Sainsbury's Local

    0.5 mi
  • 🏋️

    Gym

    Fitness First

    0.2 mi
  • 🌳

    Park

    Victoria Park

    1.0 mi
  • 🩺

    GP surgery

    St Andrew's Medical

    1.0 mi
  • 🍽️

    Restaurants

    Village square

    0.5 mi
  • Café

    Blue Brew

    1.0 mi

Commute time

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Broadband

Indicative Ofcom-style download speeds. Providers vary.

Standard11 Mbps
Superfast66 Mbps
Ultrafast985 Mbps

Mobile coverage

Voice & data indoor/outdoor by network.

  • EEIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
  • VodafoneIndoor: LimitedOutdoor: Good
  • O2Indoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
  • ThreeIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good

Local market

Market insights

Local market

How this home compares in Edinburgh, EH1 1BB.

Area average

£1,738,150

This home +5%

12m change

+2.8%

Sold prices

Avg £/sqft

£502

This home £993

Buyer demand

Cooling

Running the numbers

Costs & finance

Monthly cost breakdown

Freehold · estimated running costs (all editable).

Total monthly cost

£11,581 /mo

£138,968 per year — indicative estimate.

Unaffordable · 257% of income
  • Mortgage£9,364/mo
    10% deposit · 4.75% · 25 yr81%
  • Council tax (Band G)£313/mo
    Indicative England average3%
  • Buildings insurance£183/mo
    ~0.12% of value / yr2%
  • Maintenance & repairs£1,521/mo
    ~1.00% of value / yr13%
  • Utilities (energy + water)£200/mo
    Ofgem typical dual-fuel2%
Mortgage
Running costs (annual)

Mortgage calculator

Estimate

Repayment mortgage — you pay off capital and interest.

Monthly repayment

£9,364

Loan £1,642,500 · Deposit £182,500 (10%)

£2,863/mo more than interest-only — but you'd own the home outright after 25 years.

Total interest
£1,166,753
Total paid
£2,809,253

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 2025

SDLT payable on completion.

Estimated Stamp Duty

£132,750

Effective rate 7.27% on £1,825,000

Scotland (LBTT) and Wales (LTT) have different rates. Confirm with a solicitor before completion.

Mortgage affordability

Can you afford it?

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Max you could offer

£430,500

Loan up to £247,500 + £183,000 deposit · capped by income (4.5× LTI)

This listing

£1,825,000

Short by £1,394,500 · needs income ~£364,889/yr

Affordable monthly repayment
£1,604 /mo
Required repayment for this home
£8,565 /mo
Max loan on 4.5× income
£247,500
Deposit as % of listing
10.0%

Affordability summary

Stretch

You'd need about £364,889/yr income or £1,394,500 more deposit.

Monthly all-in

£10,238 /mo

£8,565 mortgage + £1,673 running · 223% of gross pay

Upfront cash

£321,737

£183,000 deposit + £132,750 SDLT + £5,987 fees

Lender check

Too big

Need £1,642,000 · max on income £247,500

  • Loan needed (£1,642,000) exceeds the 4.5× income cap of £247,500
  • Monthly all-in (£10,238) breaches your 35% repayment cap of £1,604
  • Upfront cash needed (£321,737) 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 inputs

Assumptions
Loan £1,368,750 · LTV 75%

At a glance

Gross yield

0.82%

Net yield

-3.31%

Monthly cashflow

£-5,028

ROI on cash

-8.8%

Monthly mortgage£5,988
Running costs£241
Break-even rent£6,230
Stamp Duty (BTL surcharge)£224,000
Cash invested£682,750

Sensitivity

Rent −10%

£-5,126/mo · -3.37%

Rent +10%

£-4,929/mo · -3.24%

Rate +1%

£-6,168/mo · -4.06%

Rate −1%

£-3,887/mo · -2.56%

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

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

Surface waterHigh
Rivers & seaLow
ReservoirsLow
GroundwaterLow

Crime (last 12 months)

65

/ 1k residents

Low

6% vs previous year

Anti-social22
Violence20
Burglary9
Vehicle8
Other9

Broadband

893 Mbps

Up to 542 Mbps upload
StandardYes
SuperfastYes
UltrafastYes
Full fibreYes

11 providers available at this address.

Mobile coverage

NetworkIndoor voiceIndoor dataOutdoor voiceOutdoor data
EEGoodGoodGoodGood
O2GoodGoodGoodLimited
ThreeGoodGoodGoodLimited
VodafoneGoodGoodGoodGood

Planning applications

5within 250 m in the last 12 months

  • Replacement windows (conservation)

    2026/9213/HH · 10 Feb 2026

    Refused
  • Two-storey side extension

    2025/8475/HH · 27 Nov 2025

    Refused
  • Demolition of garage and new dwelling

    2025/1570/HH · 17 Sept 2025

    Refused

Ground & environment

CoalfieldNo
Historic miningNo
RadonLow
SubsidenceLow
Contaminated landNone recorded

Building & legal

Listed buildingNot listed
Conservation areaNo
Tree Preservation OrderNo
Article 4 directionIn force
Cladding / EWS1N/A
New-build warrantyN/A

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
G
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 1BB and comparable homes nearby.

Property history

  • Apr 2022

    Sold

    £1,386,000

    +36.4% vs previous

  • Jun 2019

    Sold

    £1,016,000

Sold nearby

Avg £1,807,833

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    £2,155,000

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    £1,584,000

  • 157 Poplar Avenue

    Flat · 5 bed · 0.11 mi · Apr 2025

    £1,445,000

  • 118 Willow Terrace

    Detached · 4 bed · 0.41 mi · Nov 2024

    £1,928,000

  • 58 Poplar Mews

    Detached · 5 bed · 0.42 mi · Apr 2026

    £1,922,000

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