2 bedroom cottage, The Old Rectory, Edinburgh
Edinburgh, EH3 6US
Added 24 Jul 2026
£650,000
Guide price
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Size
1,174 sqft
Type
cottage
Match
96%
- TenureFreehold
- Council taxBand C
- EPCE
- ChainChain-free
- ParkingAllocated
- GardenCommunal Garden
About this home
Key features
- Character throughout
- Cottage garden
- Exposed beams
- Original fireplace
- Slate roof
- Village setting
- Allocated parking
- Communal garden
- Chain free
- EPC rating E
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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£4,141/ month
Mortgage
Est.90% LTV · 4.75% · 25 yrs£Council tax
KnownBand C£Buildings insurance
Est.Typical estimate£Maintenance & repairs
Est.~1% of value / yr£
Property facts
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council tax
- Band C
- Year built
- 1950
- Heating
- Air Source Heat Pump
- Parking
- Allocated
- Garden
- Communal Garden
- Chain
- Chain-free
Energy performance
- A
- B
- C
- D
- EScore 42
- F
- G
The higher the rating, the more energy efficient the property and the lower the fuel bills.
Floorplan & rooms
InteractiveTotal size
1,174 sqft
≈ 109 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
Riverside Station
Tram
- 2.1 mi
Kings Road
Tube
- 3 mi
Bridge Road Station
Tube
Commute highlights
Estimated travel times to major UK hubs
Edinburgh Waverley
2 mi away
Leeds
162.9 mi away
Manchester Piccadilly
175 mi away
Birmingham New Street
245.5 mi away
Bristol Temple Meads
311.7 mi away
Estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual times vary with traffic, changes and service.
Nearby amenities
- 🛒1.0 mi
Supermarket
Co-op
- 🏋️0.6 mi
Gym
Fitness First
- 🌳0.4 mi
Park
Riverside Gardens
- 🩺0.7 mi
GP surgery
St Andrew's Medical
- 🍽️0.6 mi
Restaurants
Local high street
- ☕0.9 mi
Café
Grind & Co.
Commute time
Estimate the journey from Edinburgh, EH3 6US to your workplace or a place you visit often.
Broadband
Indicative Ofcom-style download speeds. Providers vary.
Mobile coverage
Voice & data indoor/outdoor by network.
- EEIndoor: NoneOutdoor: Good
- VodafoneIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
- O2Indoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
- ThreeIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
Local market
Market insights
Local market
Market insights
Local market
How this home compares in Edinburgh, EH3 6US.
Area average
£707,775
This home -8%
12m change
+2.5%
Sold prices
Avg £/sqft
£610
This home £554
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
£4,309 /mo
£51,706 per year — indicative estimate.
- Mortgage£3,335/mo10% deposit · 4.75% · 25 yr77%
- Council tax (Band C)£167/moIndicative England average4%
- Buildings insurance£65/mo~0.12% of value / yr2%
- Maintenance & repairs£542/mo~1.00% of value / yr13%
- Utilities (energy + water)£200/moOfgem typical dual-fuel5%
Mortgage calculator
EstimateRepayment mortgage — you pay off capital and interest.
Monthly repayment
£3,335
Loan £585,000 · Deposit £65,000 (10%)
£1,020/mo more than interest-only — but you'd own the home outright after 25 years.
- Total interest
- £415,556
- Total paid
- £1,000,556
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
£22,500
Effective rate 3.46% on £650,000
Scotland (LBTT) and Wales (LTT) have different rates. Confirm with a solicitor before completion.
Mortgage affordability
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Max you could offer
£312,500
Loan up to £247,500 + £65,000 deposit · capped by income (4.5× LTI)
This listing
£650,000
Short by £337,500 · needs income ~£130,000/yr
- Affordable monthly repayment
- £1,604 /mo
- Required repayment for this home
- £3,052 /mo
- Max loan on 4.5× income
- £247,500
- Deposit as % of listing
- 10.0%
Affordability summary
StretchYou'd need about £130,000/yr income or £337,500 more deposit.
Monthly all-in
£3,648 /mo
£3,052 mortgage + £596 running · 80% of gross pay
Upfront cash
£91,519
£65,000 deposit + £22,500 SDLT + £4,019 fees
Lender check
Too big
Need £585,000 · max on income £247,500
- Loan needed (£585,000) exceeds the 4.5× income cap of £247,500
- Monthly all-in (£3,648) breaches your 35% repayment cap of £1,604
- Upfront cash needed (£91,519) 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
2.31%
Net yield
-2.16%
Monthly cashflow
£-1,172
ROI on cash
-6.4%
Sensitivity
Rent −10%
£-1,271/mo · -2.35%
Rent +10%
£-1,074/mo · -1.98%
Rate +1%
£-1,578/mo · -2.91%
Rate −1%
£-766/mo · -1.41%
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)
65
/ 1k residents
Low▼ 3% vs previous year
Broadband
53 Mbps
Up to 25 Mbps upload6 providers available at this address.
Mobile coverage
| Network | Indoor voice | Indoor data | Outdoor voice | Outdoor data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| O2 | None | None | Good | Good |
| Three | Good | Limited | Good | Good |
| Vodafone | None | Good | Good | Limited |
Planning applications
6within 250 m in the last 12 months
- Refused
Change of use to residential
2026/4009/HH · 11 Jul 2026
- Refused
Loft conversion with rear dormer
2026/9705/HH · 29 May 2026
- Withdrawn
Change of use to residential
2026/8301/HH · 30 Jan 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
- C
- 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, EH3 6US and comparable homes nearby.
Property history
Dec 2018
Sold
£399,000
+121.7% vs previous
Mar 2014
Sold
£180,000
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