5 historical Edinburgh properties on the market now

If you're looking for a home with a difference in the capital, then take a look at these historical gems.

Cottage with links to Bonnie Prince Charlie

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No8 The Causeway, in Duddingston Village, is the building where Prince Charles Edward Stuart famously stayed the night and held his council of war before his victorious Battle of Prestonpans in 1745.

On the market for offers over £400,000 with Knight Frank, the cottage consists of two double bedrooms, a dining room within a modern glass extension, spacious kitchen and a modern family bathroom.

Former Barton Hotel

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This historical building was redeveloped by Ortis Homes, a subsidiary of McCarthy & Stone, and sub-divided into nine luxury apartments with ownership restricted to those over 50.

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Newbuild apartments that are also age-restricted adjoin the building, but flat 29/9 has more character than most retirement flats.

Located on the second floor of the Victorian building, the flat has an open-plan living/dining and kitchen space, a master bedroom with en suite, a second bedroom and bathroom.

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The flat is on the market with Rettie & Co for offers over £199,000.

An arts and crafts gem

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West House, Ormelie is a unique property dating from 1906 and tucked in next to the larger 1840s Ormelie House on Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh.

The distinctive arts and crafts exterior of West House showcases the highly fashionable architecture of the era and for fans of Sir Robert Lorimer, who designed the house, it is something of an undiscovered gem.

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Comprising two bedrooms (with a possibility of a third), impressive arts and crafts drawing room with original features, modern kitchen/diner and family bathroom with jacuzzi bath, it is an ideal family home.

The front garden is open, with lawns, shrubs and trees, while the back garden is sectioned off in to private spaces.

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Outside, West House has a terrace, a koi pond, a raised deck and shrubbery and a vegetable plot.

The impressive Victorian greenhouse at the bottom of the back garden is also divided into private areas for each household, so the house would suit someone green fingered.

West House is on the market for offers over £630,000 with Urquharts.

Old meets new in the Old Town

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This A-listed, terraced townhouse at 5 Melville Crescent was originally the home of Mary Walker who, along with her sister, funded the building of St Mary’s Cathedral, which dominates the west end.

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It was also the home to a chief executive of the Royal Bank of Scotland in the mid-1800s, while the pioneering children’s doctor, John Playfair, took over the property in 1888.

It is now set to be a range of luxury flats, which have been restored to give new owners a chance to buy into a historical west end address.

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The five two and three bedroom flats all boast the highest level of contemporary design and craftsmanship, with light-filled rooms and views across the city.

The property features refurbished, original windows, original cornices and architectural features with fully-equipped ‘chefs’ kitchens and state-of-the-art technology.

Three of the flats have already sold, with only two remaining at prices from £535,000.

The Playfair at Donaldson’s

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One of the most iconic and majestic buildings in Edinburgh, the former Donaldson's School for the Deaf, is set amidst 18 acres of elegant grounds and is dominated by the central Playfair Building.

Built in the 1840’s and designed in the style of a Jacobean palace by world-famous Scottish architect William Henry Playfair, it is located west of Edinburgh City Centre - just a few minutes walk from Haymarket station.

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The Category A listed Playfair Building has been painstakingly restored to become a collection of one, two and three bed flats designed to provide fantastic views across Edinburgh.

Outside the attractive internal courtyard will become a shared outdoor area for owners, as will the sweeping lawns, which lead to the period gate lodges.

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Since the announcement of its redevelopment, sellers Rettie & Co have seen a huge demand and interest in the properties, so get your skates on if you want to buy into this historical building.

Studio and one bedroom apartments start from £250,000, with two bedrooms priced at £450,000 and three bedrooms starting from £750,000.