Couparfield House was built in 1890 for the janitor of Coupar Street School. While the school was demolished in 1984, the house lay derelict for 20 years before being bought for £23,000 in 2003, by Reuben Welsh and his wife April Marr.
The couple then spent five years, and around £180,000, converting it into a home. Their progress featured on the TV programme Grand Designs on Channel 4 and the completed house won the National Home of the Year Award.
A copper clad, sedum roofed extension was added to provide a second bedroom a few years later.
The house has changed hands a couple of times since, but in terms of character, clever design and exceptional use of space there is still nothing like it anywhere in the city.
5. Couparfield House, Leith. Offers over £475,000
Double doors lead from the principal bedroom lead to a douth facing balcony. | Rettie and Co
6. Couparfield House, Leith. Offers over £475,000
The house has a copper clad curved extension with a sedum green roof. | Rettie and Co
7. Couparfield House, Leith. Offers over £475,000
Outside, there is a charming walled garden with paved patio, raised planters and a garden shed and the property benefits from a parking space at the side of the house. | Rettie and Co
8. Couparfield House, Leith. Offers over £475,000
The extension houses a second bedroom, and a shower room. | Rettie and Co