Duddingston Manse, a six-bedroom category B listed property at 5 Old Church Lane in Edinburgh, has been placed on the market for offers over £970,000. It is the first time the historic home has been offered for sale.
History and notable visitors
The mansion dates back to 1805 and was extended in 1821 during the ministry of Reverend John Thomson, also known as Jock Tamson. Its setting beneath Arthur's Seat, with views across Duddingston Loch towards the Pentland Hills, was admired and painted by artist JMW Turner.
Other notable historical visitors have included novelist Sir Walter Scott, painter Alexander Nasmyth and portrait painter Henry Raeburn.
Property layout and features
The property spans four floors. The ground floor features a traditional entrance framed by Roman Doric pilasters, leading into a hallway, drawing room, separate dining room, kitchen, cloakroom and separate toilet.
Four bedrooms are on the first floor, including one with its own changing room, alongside a bathroom and a separate shower room. Two smaller bedrooms are located on the top floor. The lower floor has three main rooms, an additional kitchen, two rooms with bathrooms and plenty of storage space.
Grounds and location
Outside, the back garden leads to a collection of stone outbuildings. Some of these outbuildings are fully lined, so they can be converted into extra bedrooms or a home office. The grounds also include lawns, trees, a timber summerhouse and private parking.
Duddingston is known for its historic buildings and quiet village feel, despite being within Edinburgh. The property sits on the edge of Holyrood Park, offering easy access to Arthur's Seat and some of the city's best-known walking routes. It is also within reach of Portobello's seafront and Fort Kinnaird shopping centre, with cafes, restaurants, shops and schools nearby. Regular bus services run towards the city centre, while the A1 and City Bypass are easily accessible by car.
The property is being marketed at offers over £970,000. An open viewing is scheduled for Sunday, 18 October, between 2pm and 4pm.
