A property, advertised as the address that famous fictional detective John Rebus lived, has gone on sale in Edinburgh.
The Arden Street flat has been named by Rebus author Ian Rankin as the stair where the detective lives, and has gone on the market for £450,000.
Ian Rankin has written 22 novels set in Edinburgh and centred around Inspector John Rebus, with the latest, “In a House of Lies” released in 2018.
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Light, bright bathroom with bath, perfect for relaxing in after a long day chasing criminals. Photo: Clyde Property Edinburgh
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Spare bedroom for all those witnesses that need protecting but you don't trust anyone else to do that job but you. Photo: Clyde Property Edinburgh
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Nice shower to ease the hangover after a long night drinking whisky and complaining about how your boss has thrown the book at you...again. Photo: Clyde Property Edinburgh
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4. Bedroom
Main bedroom, and a great place to rest your head after being punched in the face by a corrupt cop you're investigating. Photo: Clyde Property Edinburgh