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A large family bathroom is also ideal for everyone a huge peninsula, perfect for entertaining
from toddlers to teenagers and beyond, with a with the hob on top and a breakfast bar area
wood-panelled bath with shower overhead and to one side, alongside wine storage, plentiful
matching vanity unit with statement sink, clad pan drawers and a sleek extractor fan. There’s
in soft peach and oversized white tiles for easily plenty of room for a dining table where you can
maintained elegance. enjoy family meals from weekend brunches to
Christmas lunch in true style, alongside a cosy
The left-hand side of the property is largely reading nook in a window seat with lovely views
occupied by the living spaces, which once again over the garden.
provide plenty of options to live flexibly and
adapt to the changing phases of family life. The dining area itself is bathed in natural
There’s a fantastically large and bright living light, framed by two sets of glass doors to the
room, flooded with natural light thanks to twin garden and lit overhead by a large skylight,
skylights and a floor-to-ceiling window to the with other windows scattered around the
garden. Painted in a fresh white to complement space, truly allowing for the feeling of indoor-
the warm wooden flooring, along with one outdoor living to bloom. It’s easy to imagine
wall clad in wood panelling and sleek built-in the warmth, laughter and chaos of family life
bookcases, this is a stylish space that offers an in this space, with plenty of room for toddlers
ideal spot to unwind. tearing about turning into older children doing
homework at the table, and friends gathered
Open plan living dominates this section of the around for parties, leisurely lunches or late-
house, so the living room flows easily into a night suppers.
family room, again decorated in fresh, simple
tones with twin floor-to-ceiling windows The kitchen also offers access to a secret snug
allowing those garden views to sing. This is a on the first floor of the extension, reached
flexible space that could be anything from a from a discreet staircase. The perfect spot for
second living room to a playroom, to a home teenagers to hang out in privacy, or to act as a
office, depending on your family’s requirements. home office or even a home cinema, the snug
It also offers access into a generous utility room is yet another flexible space that makes this
that houses an array of appliances and provides house work for a family at all points.
ample storage to ensure the clutter can be
cleared away from the living spaces. The utility The property is completed by a sun-soaked,
room opens out onto the side of the driveway, south-facing wraparound garden which
meaning it could be used as a boot room if you has been beautifully landscaped. With a
have dogs or enjoy muddy walks - but also leads lush lawn, established fruit trees and a well-
into a large shower room, with a walk-in shower stocked vegetable garden, this is an incredible
clad in contemporary grey concrete-effect tiling. outdoor space with a huge amount of room
to accommodate just about anything you’d
Well into the gorgeous new extension now, want to do with it, plus there’s a patio area for
we find a superb kitchen-diner – truly an ideal alfresco dining.
spot for both family life and hosting, with ample
space for entertaining and seamless access Sleek and chic throughout, while offering
into the stunning rear garden, meaning it works practicality and flexibility in true abundance, this
19 Kingsmeadows Gardens, Peebles, EH45 9LA 4 bed | 3 bath | 3 reception rooms
beautifully the whole year round. Sleek cabinets is a rare example of a family home that really
Offers over £590,000 in soft grey and dark wood provides heaps of could suit a growing family at all stages of their
Selling solicitor: Cullen Kilshaw, call 01721 532913 storage, with slick integrated appliances and life together.

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