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Katie Williams

Edinburgh Property: Inside the one bed flat once home to Robert Louis Stevenson

A one bed flat in Edinburgh has gone on the market.

Part of Pilrig House, this property was once home to famous Scots writer Robert Louis Stevenson and the exterior still continues to hold the traditional appearance.

For those looking to live their true cottage-core fantasy in the city, this might be the home for you with a cosy living room and garden full of picturesque plants and flowers.

READ MORE: Edinburgh property: Stunning three bed home in Dean Village with unique roof terrace hits the market

But you will have to be prepared to spend as this one bed comes at a price.

This is on the market for offers over 300k.

The average house price in Edinburgh is just under £300,000 but what you can get for that price differs depending on where you are searching.

You can see how far your money can stretch in different neighbourhoods here.

The cosy apartment will transport you to your own cottage in the country with the greenery just outside the window.

It offers a cosy, cottage-like living room. (ESPC Coulters)

The traditional window shutters have also stayed to offer more privacy and a vintage touch.

ESPC describes the property as: "Delightful, light-filled one bedroom ground floor apartment with private parking space, forming part of beautiful Pilrig House, a Grade A listed 17th century turreted Laird’s House of great historical and literary significance, originally home to the family of the writer Robert Louis Stevenson.

The kitchen is quaint to make you feel like you're in the country. (ESPC Coulters)
The garden is full of plants and flowers, including roses and lavender trees. (ESPC Coulters)

"The house occupies a commanding position with stunning views and direct access into the pastoral parkland of Pilrig Park, uniquely placed just a mile from the city centre."

They add: "In recent years converted into a six apartment building, Apartment 1 is the perfect sanctuary, freshly painted in neutral tones, with a country cottage feel due to its charming interiors and peaceful surroundings, set within formally laid out gardens with the structure, symmetry and simplicity of rose beds, yew trees and lavender creating an enchanting backdrop to this important sandstone house.

The one bed is open to offers of over 300k. (ESPC Coulters)

"This apartment will make a lovely home, buy to let or central pied a terre for those seeking tranquility in a central location."

You can see more of the property here.

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