Edinburgh cottage offering ‘delightful countryside feel’ joins the market
A charming cottage in Edinburgh has been put up for sale, offering a “delightful countryside feel”. Sellers are accepting offers over GBP635,000 for the historic home. An adorable cottage[1] right in the heart of Edinburgh has joined the market.
The Cot-house, which sits on Ellen’s Glen Road, Is described as a “charming and unique”. The historic[2] home dates back to 1760, and sits just three miles from Princes Street[3]. After joining the market on April 11, sellers are accepting offers over GBP635,000.
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Jardine Phillips LLP, who are currently selling the home, said: “This charming, unique period property dates back to 1760 and forms part of an ancient hamlet on the former Stenhouse Estate, as a cottar’s house. “It would make a wonderful family home having three good sized bedrooms and lots of entertaining & garden space, together with many original features that have been lovingly restored.
“Located only three miles from Princes Street, the area has a delightful countryside feel but with modern amenities on your doorstep and excellent transport links into the city centre. Property description – hallway leading through to the rear garden with handy downstairs cloakroom with window, period style radiator, sink & wc. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox[6]
“The main staircase takes you up to the landing with an access hatch to the loft which houses the water tank and has a ramsay ladder, is partially floored & insulated. Snug sitting room with dual aspect windows and a beautiful inglenook fireplace with gas coal effect fire. “Elegant dual aspect lounge with inglenook fireplace with wooden overmantle & multi fuel stove (fitted 2018), period style radiators and French doors leading to the garden.
Well appointed kitchen/dining room with window overlooking the rear garden, large inglenook fireplace and an excellent range of bespoke, hand painted, shaker style kitchen units (installed 2005 & repainted 2020), maple worktops, a Rangemaster stove, appliances and lighting installed by October 1st Lighting. “This room was featured in a home living magazine in 2005.” The home also features a south-east bedroom with views over the front garden, with working shutters and a period fireplace.
The modern family bathroom features underfloor heating and a period style sink. Outside, the front walled garden provides “delightful” views. Join Edinburgh Live’s Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.[7]
The rear garden offers a secluded area with a shed, large lawn, shrubs and patio areas. The double gates lead onto private parking for a second car. Describing the area, Jardine Phillips LLP added: “The property is also ideally located for Edinburgh University and the Royal Infirmary.
Regular bus services run along the main road with convenient travel links to the city centre. “There is also very easy access onto the city bypass and the motorway network beyond. An informal Neighbourhood Watch exists with a friendly local community.”
You can find out more about the property here[8].
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