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4 bed house for sale East Mayfield, Newington, EH9

Offers over

£695,000

Added on 16/09/2026

Type: House
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Size: £436 per sq ft
Tenure: Freehold

Council tax Band G £3,184 a year EPC D 62 potential C

Key features

Charming detached cottage blending character with contemporary finishes in the heart of Newington
Private walled garden
Garage
James Gillespie's High School catchment
Bay-windowed dining room with wooden flooring, cornicing and a fireplace
Bright, generous living room and a recently upgraded kitchen with utility room and WC
Flexible ground-floor double bedroom, ideal as guest room, office or extra reception space
Three further bedrooms upstairs, including an impressive principal room, plus a modernised bathroom with freestanding bath

About this property

A unique detached cottage with a garden and garage in desirable Newington and within James Gillespie's High School catchment

26 East Mayfield Gardens is a charming detached cottage occupying a unique position within one of Edinburgh's most sought-after residential areas. Beautifully presented throughout, it successfully balances traditional charm with contemporary finishes, creating an appealing and highly practical family home.

Energy performance

D 62

Current

Potential

92+

81-91

69-80

73 C

55-68

62 D

39-54

21-38

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This home is rated band D, scoring 62 out of 100. The average British home is band D. Its certificate says it could reach band C (73) if the improvements it recommends were carried out.

Read from the certificate published with this listing, so it may not be the latest one. Check the Scottish EPC register for the full certificate and its recommendations.

Council tax

Band G £3,184 a year

Per year

Band A

£1,084
Band B

£1,265
Band C

£1,445
Band D

£1,626
Band E

£2,136
Band F

£2,642
Band G

This home: £3,184
Band H

£3,984

This home is in band G, which costs £3,184 a year in City of Edinburgh for 2026/27.

Figures from the Scottish Government (Open Government Licence v3), before the water and sewerage charges billed with council tax. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone. Check a home's band on the Scottish Assessors.

Location

East Mayfield, Newington, EH9

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Mortgage and LBTT

Property price £695,000

£347k £1m

Deposit10% £70,000

£0 £695k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £625,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £139,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.