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                                                                                                    ith  a  setting  directly  on  the  leafy   appliances and open shelving, this is a warm,
                                                                                                    Leith  Links,  1  Links  Gardens  is  a   inviting and sociable space where you can
                                                                                            Wprime address for anyone who wants   easily picture yourself  whipping up  a family
                                                                                            the buzz of The Shore close at hand, with its   feast while your loved ones play, relax and join
                                                                                            fashionable bars, boutiques and restaurants,   in the fun all around you. A discreet vestibule
                                                                                            while also being able to make the most of a   tucked away to the  side  of the space  offers
                                                                                            gorgeous green space, right on your doorstep.  easy access to a private patio area and the
                                                                                                                                 shared rear garden too, meaning it’s easy to
                                                                                            This  main  door  garden  flat  forms  part  of  a   indulge in alfresco dining too.
                                                                                            beautiful, B-listed Georgian building, and would
                                                                                            make a fantastic home for a young family, with   The deep blue tones are carried into the
                                                                                            three  double  bedrooms,  two  bathrooms  and   generous  family  bathroom,  where  you’ll  find
                                                                                            two private garden areas to enjoy. You don’t   a modern three-piece suite and an unusual
                                                                                            even have to think about where to park your   amount of space to accommodate storage and
                                                                                            car, as it even comes with a private parking   quirky design details.
                                                                                            space within a carport.
                                                                                                                                 With three double bedrooms, there’s plenty
                                                                                            The current owners have extensively   of space for relaxing, and this is most obvious
                                                                                            refurbished the property to create a bright,   in the lavish principal bedroom. This tranquil
                                                                                            airy home that carefully combines the original   room  has  been  colour  drenched  in  a  rich
                                                                                            period details with on-trend and tasteful   emerald green to create an ambient space
                                                                                            contemporary decor, meaning you could   that lends itself perfectly to a great night’s
                                                                                            move straight in and begin to live a stylish city   sleep. Tucked away behind a sliding door is a
                                                                                            life from day one.                   chic en suite shower room, dressed in tones of
                                                                                                                                 plaster pink and glossy grey, with terrazzo-style
                                                                                            Stepping past the private, south-westerly   flooring. There’s extensive storage here so that
                                                                                            front garden and  down  into the welcoming   you can stash away a multitude of clutter, and
                                                                                            entrance vestibule on the lower ground floor,   a luxurious, large walk-in shower too – making
                                                                                            you’ll find yourself in an expansive main living   it the ideal place to relax and unwind in private.
                                                                                            area, which has been cleverly zoned to create
                                                                                            natural spaces for cooking, dining and relaxing,   The second bedroom is also bright and
                                                                                            in an open-plan style that’s ideal for life with a   fresh, with twin windows and plenty of space
                                                                                            young family. The triple windows lend plenty of   for young children to share, while the third
                                                                                            natural light, while the decor is contemporary   bedroom (currently used as a spacious home
                                                                                            and  classic,  with  herringbone  oak  flooring   office) offers plenty of flexibility. With this much
                                                                                            throughout and a neutral colour palette,   space on offer, it’s simple to see how family
                                                                                            meaning it’s almost too easy  to imagine   life could easily slot into place, with room for
                                                                                            unpacking your own life here.        everyone to grow.

                                                                                            The kitchen is the stuff interiors magazines   Set in Edinburgh’s most fashionable
                                                                                            are made of, with on-trend yet timeless shaker   neighbourhood, and with some of the city’s
          1 Links Gardens, Leith Links, Edinburgh, EH6 7JH  3 bed  |  2 bath  |  1 reception room
                                                                                            cabinets in a deep blue hue, contrasted with   finest  amenities  literally  seconds  away,  this
          Fixed price £375,000                                                              marble-effect worktops and set against   incredibly stylish property is an ideal home for
          Selling solicitor:  ESPC Chartered firm Connor Malcolm, call 0131 253 2331        fashionable metro tiles. With integrated   those who long for a life in the buzz of the city.



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