Peffermill House in Edinburgh, built in 1636 by Edward Edgar and his wife Margret, is one of three fortified houses rescued from dereliction by the Groves-Raines family. After years of neglect and vandalism, the house was carefully conserved and adapted in 1981, allowing the family to move in while sharing the ground floor with their architectural practice.

The surrounding grounds were subsequently transformed into a series of distinct gardens, including a water garden, flower garden, vegetable garden, and wild garden. These cultivated spaces complement the historic character of the house and provide a varied landscape for both private enjoyment and public appreciation.

In 1995, the house was sold. Today, part of the property operates as holiday accommodation, continuing to offer visitors a connection to this significant piece of Edinburgh’s architectural heritage.