Charming cottage with river views
Set amidst extensive leafy gardens, which overlook the Water of Leith, in the popular district of Roseburn, Pape’s Cottage offers the best of both worlds, with a prime location close to the city centre as well as rural and peaceful surroundings.
Dating from 1894, the property was initially built as three separate cottages but has since been converted and sympathetically upgraded to create spacious accommodation which thoughtfully blends the contemporary with the traditional, offering modern and stylish interiors with period features throughout. The property has never been to the open market before, and therefore represents a unique and rare opportunity to obtain a C-listed family home close to the centre of Edinburgh.
Interior
A warm and welcoming hallway leads to a lovely lounge brimming with traditional features, including ornate cornice and a stunning spiral staircase. A bay window ensures this room is flooded with natural light and offers views over the surrounding gardens and Water of Leith beyond.
The dining kitchen is also exceptionally bright thanks to an attractive set of stable doors. This room further boasts fitted bespoke units with solid granite work surfaces, a Belfast sink and a large four-oven Aga range cooker. The kitchen leads to the connected sitting and dining room, complete with a feature fireplace. Combined, these rooms offer an excellent space to entertain guests in the evening.
There are five bright and spacious bedrooms in the property. Three are located on the ground floor, while two are located upstairs, accessed by two beautiful spiral staircases. The two upstairs bedrooms benefit from built-in storage and are connected via a stunning bathroom, complete with a roll top bath, and a useful walk-in dressing room. There are also two bathrooms on the ground floor, one of which features a modern three-piece suite with waterfall taps, a feature stained glass window and underfloor heating.
Exterior
Secluded and tranquil, the extensive gardens surrounding the cottage are one of the highlights of the property. Featuring neat lawn areas, a patio and well-established shrubbery and fruit trees, the grounds provide a sense of ruralness and privacy to this Edinburgh home, and offer the perfect place for outside dining and relaxing. The property further benefits from a driveway with space for one car, which can be accessed from Roseburn Cliff.
About the area
Pape’s Cottage is located in the popular district of Roseburn, which lies a short distance to the west of Edinburgh’s city centre. The cottage benefits from proximity to several well-regarded schools and lots of local amenities. There are regular bus links to the rest of the city, and the property is just a 15-minute walk from Haymarket train station.
Boasting beautiful gardens, stunning interiors with lovely period details and a prime location within walking distance of the city centre, this property is not one to miss.
Pape’s Cottage, Edinburgh, EH12 6AJ
Offers over £795,000
5 bed cottage with 2 reception rooms
ESPC ref: E397759
EPC rating: D
For more information call 0131 253 2858
Selling solicitor: Neilsons