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DREAM HOMES

            uddingston, to the east of Edinburgh, is   where the U-shaped kitchen ticks off the hottest
            a hugely popular neighbourhood for a   trends: from the shaker-style cabinets in a deep
       Dplethora of reasons. It’s just 13 minutes   navy hue, to the quartz-style worktops and brass
       from the city centre, and only eight minutes from   fittings,  as  well  as  the  open  shelving  and  the
       the beach, as well as being only a short distance   enviable range cooker. There’s plenty of room
       from the beautiful Holyrood Park and Arthur’s   for dining and entertaining too; the generous
       Seat, meaning that Edinburgh’s most beautiful   dining area would suit a family of just about any
       landscapes and views are right on the doorstep.  size, and there’s even the option to dine al fresco
                                            with ease, thanks to French doors offering direct
       49 Mountcastle Drive South, nestled close to the   access to the garden.
       heart of Duddingston itself, is a wonderful family
       home that’s been brought to the market in   There are two double bedrooms on the ground
       immaculate condition – meaning its new owners   floor.  The  larger  of  the  two  enjoys  a  setting
       could  move  straight  in  and  start  enjoying  the   at the rear of the property, with views over
       summer in this stylish property. This detached,   the garden, while its aesthetic is stylish and
       three-bedroom bungalow has been significantly   soothing, with soft taupe walls and a panelled
       and thoughtfully extended and refurbished,   feature wall, painted in a dusty terracotta hue,
       creating a contemporary and incredibly chic   while  plush carpeting offers a soft, relaxing
       finish spanning two storeys.         feel underfoot. At the the front of the house,
                                            you’ll find a fabulously vibrant third bedroom,
       Externally, there’s plenty of kerb appeal; the   currently used as a home office and decorated
       property is set back from the road, and boasts a   in  a  rich,  warm  yellow,  with  fluted  wood  wall
       well-maintained front garden and driveway, plus   panelling and stripped wooden floorboards.
       a single garage. The care and attention to detail
       from  the  current owners shows, with stylish   A  family  shower  room  completes the ground   creating  it.  With  on-trend  flooring  and  a
       windows framed in an on-trend dark hue and   floor, with more panelling (this time in a gentle   splashback in a micro-cement style, and
       thoughtful planting creating an inviting feel.  greige),  tiled  flooring  and  stylish  herringbone   more  fluted  wood  panelling,  plus  clever
                                            tiling in the luxuriously large walk-in shower.  built-in shelving, there’s a very stylish
       Once inside, a bright and airy hallway welcomes                                      backdrop to an incredibly large and lavish,
       you in, and instantly gives a hint of the   The principal bedroom suite occupies the whole   extra-deep  bathtub,  finished  with  chic
       accommodation on offer. With beautiful, sanded   of  the  first  floor,  providing  a  tranquil  space  to   matte black fittings. Who wouldn’t want a
       wood flooring spanning much of the property,   relax and unwind at the end of a busy day. The   private bathroom this indulgent, to have all
       and  a  tasteful  colour  palette,  first  impressions   room is bright and fresh, but its setting under   to themselves?
       are incredibly impressive. A panelled staircase   the eaves ensures it enjoys a cosy, cocooning
       has been cleverly inserted to create an upper   ambience at the same time. The bedroom even   Outside,  there’s a well-kept  and  easily
       storey, with a handy storage nook underneath.   enjoys a gorgeous direct view of Arthur’s Seat,   maintained garden, with a lush lawn and a
                                            making it an ideal spot to take a moment and    patio that offers a prime spot for relaxing
       At the front of the property, there’s a spacious   enjoy the surroundings.           and dining outside.
       family lounge, where five windows allow natural
       light to flow into the space, while a feature wood-  An ample en suite bathroom adds to the   Ideal for a growing family, the bungalow is
       burning stove lends a cosy feel. Another fantastic   luxurious feel; one glance at this space and it’s   in the catchment area for both Portobello
       social space can be found in the kitchen-diner,   clear how much care and attention went into   High and  Holy  Rood  RC  High,  as  well
                                                                                            as enjoying easy access to Brunstane
                                                                                            railway station and an abundance of local
                                                                                            amenities at The Jewel and down the road in
       49 Mountcastle Drive South, Duddingston EH15 1PJ  3 bed  |  2 bath  |  2 reception rooms  Portobello, offering an easy, breezy lifestyle
       Offers over £575,000                                                                 without leaving the city limits.
       Selling solicitor:  ESPC Chartered firm VMH Solicitors, call 0131 253 2964

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