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DREAM HOMES
built into one of the outbuildings, a paved the first living room awaits, situated just beside
pathway leads to a cluster of properties that really the principal bedroom. Deep plum walls pair
highlight the privacy the home brings. At the beautifully with soft cream carpets, creating a
heart of the development lies a shared garden warm, intimate atmosphere for relaxed evenings
courtyard, which acts as a social hub for seasonal or family movie nights. A standout feature of this
gatherings, or simply a place where children can space is the stunning arched window that frames
play safely. Don’t worry, you can unwind in your breathtaking countryside views, evoking the feel of
own garden bubble too, as this home boasts an enchanted cottage straight out of a storybook.
incredible rear lawns with a patio area that is the
ultimate spot for evening relaxation, al-fresco The second living room offers a more formal
dining, and soaking up the sun. aesthetic – the type of place for when guests
come calling or you want to relax somewhere
As soon as you step through the front door, more refined. Exposed brick walls and a gorgeous
the home’s cosy charm and early 20th-century log burner retain the home’s signature warmth
character are immediately apparent. The first - literally - while the spacious layout, soft beige
space to explore is the beautiful kitchen and walls and pristine carpets lend the room a more
dining area, which blends traditional features and graceful feel. This inviting space also provides
modern touches perfectly. Original cabinetry, now access to one of the three bedrooms on this floor.
painted a stylish black, pairs elegantly with smooth
wooden countertops to create a warm yet sleek With a luxurious khaki-panelled feature wall, crisp
cooking space. A central island with a built-in white carpets, and an exquisite chandelier, the
breakfast bar enhances the kitchen’s functionality principal bedroom is the epitome of luxurious
while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere. This relaxation. Rich dark wood furnishings give the
flows seamlessly into a spacious dining area, space a five-star hotel feel which is completed by a
which comfortably provides space for a large chic en suite bathroom. Perfect for a rejuvenating
dining suite. This room also features four versatile morning soak or a calming evening bubble bath,
integrated shelving units that offers the ideal place the en suite enhances the indulgence that the
for displaying fresh flowers or family keepsakes. principal room brings.

To the left of the front door is a room currently used The second bedroom exudes modern elegance,
as a luxurious home gym, but its versatility makes featuring solid wooden flooring and a bold
it ideal for a variety of lifestyle needs. For those feature wall that brings a contemporary contrast
who prefer outdoor exercise in the surrounding to the home’s period features. Overlooking the
countryside, this area could easily become a rear garden and benefiting from generous built-in
tranquil library or a creative studio. It also benefits storage, this room offers comfort and practicality
from its own kitchenette and generous storage, and is another ideal space for rest and relaxation.
making it well-suited for guest accommodation.
In true style of saving the best for last, this
The ground floor also includes a compact WC and remarkable property is completed by an
a spacious double bedroom, complete with its exceptional family bathroom. The four-piece
own walk-in wardrobe. With calming sage green suite features beautiful wooden flooring, while
walls and soft cream carpets, the bedroom offers soft cream panelling complements both the
a serene retreat. White wooden ceiling beams pink patterned wallpaper and the standout
- found throughout the property - enhance the freestanding pink bath. Elevated alongside a
home’s cosy, cottage-like character. large walk-in shower on its own platform, the
2 Whim Square, West Linton, EH46 7BD 4 bed | 3 bath | 2 reception rooms bathing area truly steals the show. Wooden
This property features not one but two living fixtures tie the entire space together, delivering
Offers over £665,000
rooms, which are both located upstairs. Who a cohesive, stylish finish to this standout room,
Selling solicitor: Monarch Legal, call 0131 644 6060 doesn’t love a unique home with unexpected and a memorable conclusion to an extraordinary
character? At the top of a winding staircase, family home.
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