Wee Causeway House, Edinburgh

Wee Causeway House is a detached Category B listed property which occupies a quiet position on the Little Causeway, set back from the street behind a generous front garden. Constructed in traditional stone, it has a distinctive pan-tiled roof, a hallmark of Fife architecture that complements the unique character and heritage of the village. An inscription on the rear door lintel dates the property to 1778, highlighting its historical significance.
Accommodation
A solid timber door with a rectangular transom window above opens into a welcoming entrance hall with timber flooring. To the right, the spacious living room has windows to both the front and rear and includes a useful storage cupboard. To the left is a ground floor double bedroom with a built-in wardrobe and a front-facing window.
A secondary inner hallway, with a generous understair storage cupboard, leads through to the kitchen overlooking the rear garden. The kitchen is fitted with a good range of base and wall-mounted units, with decorative mosaic tiling, a stainless steel sink with drainer, and space for a freestanding cooker with extractor hood above, along with additional white goods. There are three deep recessed windows and an external door provides direct access to the rear.
The staircase and upper landing continue the timber flooring from the entrance hall. On the first floor are two further double bedrooms, both with windows to the front and rear. Bedroom one has recessed shelving and an attractive open fireplace with a timber mantel and marble hearth and surround.
Completing the accommodation is the family bathroom, fitted with a bath and shower over, WC, and wash hand basin, with a window providing natural light and ventilation.
Listing
Category B listed by Historic Environment Scotland
Conservation Agreement
The significant features and setting of the property will be protected by a title condition in favour of the National Trust for Scotland. This may require the Trust's consent to be sought in advance of carrying out works to the property. A schedule of significant features is available from the selling agents.
Outside
The garden grounds are enclosed by a combination of traditional stone walls and timber fencing, and are predominantly to the front and side of the property. A smaller area to the rear provides convenient access to the kitchen.
The gardens are mainly laid to lawn and are enhanced by a good selection of mature shrubs. To the side, a paved patio area offers an ideal setting for outdoor entertaining.
Although Wee Causeway House is positioned relatively close to its eastern boundary, the neighbouring properties beyond are set within extensive garden grounds, providing a pleasant open outlook and a sense of space.
Services
Wee Causeway House is served by mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.
Location
Wee Causeway House sits peacefully within the heart of this historic conservation village of Culross. Steeped in history and character, Culross is one of Scotland's most complete and picturesque 16th and 17th century villages. Its cobbled lanes, white-harled cottages and atmospheric closes provided the setting for Cranesmuir in the acclaimed television series Outlander. Among the filming locations was the village's Wee Causeway, recognised by viewers as the route to Mrs Baxter's house during Claire Fraser's treatment of the young Tammas Baxter. Today, the village retains much of the character that made it such a fitting backdrop, combining remarkable architectural heritage with a unique sense of place and community.
It has a vibrant social community for both adults and children with a small four classroom primary school, parks, eating places as well as a gallery, a restaurant and pub and the recently restored pier. The modern day village offers many benefits for family living. It is readily accessible to all the major towns of central Scotland.
Nearby Dunfermline is a bustling city with a good road and rail network making it one of the most accessible in central Scotland. It has a broad range of amenities including professional services, retail and leisure facilities. Dunfermline mainline railway station offers regular and direct services to Edinburgh and Edinburgh International Airport is only 16 miles away. The M90 gives easy access to Scotland's major motorway network.
In addition to Culross Primary School, the catchment for secondary education is Queen Anne High School in Dunfermline. Independent schools close by include Dollar Academy, Cargilfield Prep School, and Fettes and George Watsons Colleges in Edinburgh.