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DREAM HOMES DREAM HOMES

At the very front of the property, you’ll find two and when it’s done this beautifully, you can
large double bedrooms on either side of the easily imagine how daily family life would look
hallway, which are nearly identical in size and in the space. The room is exceptionally large,
features. Both offer huge bay windows that with carefully zoned cooking, dining and relaxing
allow plenty of daylight to flow through, with a areas, so it really feels like three separate spaces
gentle taupe colour palette and plush carpeting, in one – plus, there’s huge windows, skylights and
creating a cocooning effect that’s ideal for the a door to the garden which helps to bring the
most relaxing rooms in the home. outside in and extend the feeling of spaciousness,
with views extending to the Pentlands.
Moving further along the hallway, you’ll find a
handy utility room with access to the side return, The kitchen area is fitted with glossy white
offering a great storage space as well as providing cabinets and solid worktops, with a range of
plenty of room for additional appliances and integrated appliances that includes two Neff
laundry. There’s also a sumptuous family ovens, an induction hob, and a full-size fridge
bathroom which feels luxurious while ticking and freezer. There’s a huge kitchen island too,
off many practicalities, with a decadent walk-in which offers an ideal spot for casual dining or
shower enclosure and an indulgent freestanding hosting when you have friends over. You’ll find
bathtub. Clad in spa-inspired tiling, with a sleek plenty of space for a large dining table, and room
finish, this clutter-free, airy bathroom feels like a to create a generous seating area too.
space that you can unwind in after a long day.
Outside, there’s a walled garden in three free-
At the rear of the property, you’ll find an flowing sections, meaning there’s plenty of
abundance of flexible space that you can tailor to space and flexibility to suit the changing needs
suit your family’s needs – sounds about perfect, of a growing family. Directly accessible from the
right? There’s a fabulously spacious living room family room and the living room/third bedroom,
that’s an idyllic spot to relax together; painted in there’s a terrace that’s perfect for morning
a soft plaster pink, this generous space also has coffees or after-dinner drinks. Steps lead down
huge sliding doors to the garden, meaning it to a paved patio, big enough for outdoor
enjoys wonderful southerly light all day long. But dining with space for a barbecue or pizza oven,
the best part? There’s another living space – which before stretching into a huge lawn area that’s Clad in spa-inspired
we’ll come to in just a moment – so if you need a just perfect for children. With mature planting
third bedroom, this room is a wonderful choice to borders all around, and no shortage of sunlight tiling, with a sleek
create a principal bedroom with a luxe feel. Can thanks to its sought-after south-facing position,
you imagine a lazy Sunday morning in this spot, this is an ideal garden for all stages of family life. finish, this clutter-free,
before wandering out to the terrace for a coffee airy bathroom feels
in the sunshine? We think that sounds heavenly. Remember we spoke about potential to add
value too? Upstairs, there’s a fully floored attic like a space that you
The living room/third bedroom is directly that offers the potential to convert into further
connected to the hub of the home, which is a accommodation, which is well worth exploring can unwind in after a
showstopping kitchen/dining/family room. So and provides the possibility of turning this long day.
many people love this kind of open plan living bungalow into a true ‘forever home’.
(which we discuss in more detail on page 34)

20 Hillview Road, Edinburgh, EH12 8QL 3 bed | 1 bath | 1 reception room
Offers over £550,000
Selling solicitor: ESPC Chartered Firm DMD Law, call 0131 253 2970

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