Meet you at the cemetery gates: cottage in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle has a garden lined with gravestones

City centre living in Edinburgh can be as expensive as London, but this delightful cottage perched right in the heart of one of the most sought-after areas is a bargain.

Sitting in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, the detached house is a glamorous and beautiful retreat, complete with garden lined with gravestones, for just £335,000 — the price of a studio flat in Whitechapel.

Built in 1838 as a school house for St Cuthbert's church, the 600sq ft cottage is a few minutes walk from both the famous emporiums of Princes Street and the medieval charms of the Old Town.

Lovingly restored in the Nineties, the grade B listed cottage retains all of its period features but also now offers under-floor heating — perfect for keeping cosy during those long, cold Scottish winters.

An upside-down house, the ground floor has a double bedroom and bathroom, while upstairs is maplewood floored living room and a bespoke kitchen.

The reason for the layout becomes clear when you look up through the sash windows of the living and see the magnificent views of the castle looming over you just a few yards away.

Set inside the grounds of the churchyard — itself a World Heritage Site — the squeamish might be concerned by the walls of the garden being made up of gravestones, but there is also a front garden and a private driveway with room for several cars.

Should you wish to take a break in the English capital, Edinburgh airport is just a short tram ride away, with flights to all the London airports taking as little as one hour and 15 minutes.

33 King's Stables Road is for sale through Strutt & Parker for £335,000