Scottish guest house goes on sale for £1.7 million after 24 years under same owners

Edinburgh’s Glendale Guest House is on the market for £1.7m after 24 years, as owners Duncan and Elaine Stewart retire from the Newington business.

Glendale Guest House. <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>

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A guest house in Edinburgh has been put up for sale for £1.7 million after 24 years under the same ownership.

Glendale Guest House, in the Newington area of the city, has been owned and operated by Duncan and Elaine Stewart for more than two decades. The couple are now selling the business as they plan for retirement.

Glendale Guest House. (Image: Supplied)

Built around 1896 as a Victorian villa, the property has seven guest bedrooms, owner’s accommodation with a private garden and courtyard, a front garden and parking for six cars.

Christie & Co is managing the sale of the freehold property, which has an asking price of £1.7 million.

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Gary Witham, director of hotels at Christie & Co, said: "Edinburgh guest houses continue to be popular with buyers because of their high occupancy year-round.

"Glendale House would be an ideal lifestyle business or to be developed into a larger rooms only business."