In the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. Historical cottage with gravestones garden goes on sale
For those with a certain flair for the dramatic this recently listed historical cottage is an ideal place as it comes with it’s own gravestones garden.
Kings Stables Cottage is definitely unique. The detached city center house has a garden, reminiscent of a scene from the Adams family. The historical building is set in an Edinburgh churchyard, and comes complete with a garden lined with gravestones.
But this quirky detail does not diminish its charm. According to Strutt and Parker, the company currently listing the property, the one bedroom two storey house offers a magnificent view of Edinburgh Castle.
The Georgian ‘B’ listed house was built around 1838 as a school house for the St Cuthbert’s Church and while it retains much of its character and old-time charm, it has been updated to include such modern luxuries asunder floor heating.
The restoration process was supervised by an architect who specializes in Georgian architecture, so as to preserve its historic characteristics. The materials used for the restoration add to the property’s unique status with marble flooring on the ground floor, reclaimed maple flooring in the sitting room, Canadian pine flooring in the kitchen and a Charles Jones Classic Kitchen of Edinburgh.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors. On the ground floor, there is an entrance hallway, a double bedroom, a bathroom and a utility cupboard under the stairs.
On the first floor, there is a well-proportioned sitting and dining room and a bespoke kitchen.
Another particularly special feature is the astragal sash and case windows with stunning views towards the Edinburgh Castle.
Outside, there are gardens to the front and back of the property with a private driveway providing private parking for several cars.
The house is within walking distance of the retail and commercial centres of Princes Street, George Street and Lothian Road while The Kings Theatre, Usher Hall, Edinburgh Film House and Waldorf Astoria Hotel are in the vicinity, as is the open green area of Princes Street Gardens. Waverley Station and Haymarket Station are nearby with the tram and bus stops for direct access to Edinburgh Airport also within a short walk.
According to the listing, the charming house with its very own gravestones comes with an asking price of over £355,000.