
Scotland
£390,000
Listed on 16/10/2026
Listed on 16/10/2026
The listing
WHOTS analysis
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
Confidence: MEDIUM
This is a liveable rural cottage with a useful starting point: the shower room looks relatively current, the wood-burning stove gives the living space character, and the grounds include lawn, hardstanding and paddocks. The dated kitchen finishes and older carpets and décor offer scope for a straightforward cosmetic refresh, while the listing also describes potential to extend, subject to planning consent. Its setting near Ellon and the stated smallholding or equestrian potential add to its individual appeal, though practical suitability would need checking.
The main drawback is value: at £390,000, the asking price is substantially dearer per square foot than the local benchmark. Even adding the £4,500–£10,500 refurbishment range leaves the purchase-plus-refurb spend stretched against the local benchmark for a home of this floor area; that comparison is not a forecast of post-renovation value. The project has some appealing features, but the price and economics make this a weak overall opportunity at the current asking price.
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Transport
Inverurie Rail Station
12.1 miles
Train · Inverurie
Dyce Rail Station
13.4 miles
Train · Dyce
Kintore Railway Station
13.6 miles
Train · Kintore
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Finance
Illustrative repayments based on the asking price, not a mortgage offer.
Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%
Current average variable rate is 6.58%
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