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DREAM HOMES



                                                                                                               Exuding chic Scandi style, this fabulous flat also offers
         Hygge by  the sea                                                                              P    ortobello, Edinburgh’s seaside   was created bespoke using the same
                                                                                                                          a seriously special location.



                                                                                                             neighbourhood,
                                                                                                                               always
                                                                                                                                       tone  of  wood  as  the  flooring  for  a
                                                                                                                           is
                                                                                                             incredibly popular with buyers
                                                                                                        – who doesn’t love the idea of living by   cohesive feel. The cabinets are slick,
                                                                                                                                       with cool brass handles, paired with
                                                                                                        the beach, with the city centre just 20   marble-effect work surfaces to provide
                                                                                                        minutes away? Packed with independent   a chic and contemporary look. The
                                                                                                        shops, cafes and restaurants, with good   kitchen  offers  plenty  of  storage  with
                                                                                                        schools, lush green spaces and of   a huge amount of pan drawers and
                                                                                                        course, that two-mile stretch of golden   cabinets, combined with open shelving
                                                                                                        sands and bright blue sea on your   – but to maintain that sleek aesthetic,
                                                                                                        doorstep, it’s an idyllic place to be. And   you’ll  find  even  more  storage  space
                                                                                                        if you’re dreaming of finding your ideal   and abundant room for appliances in
                                                                                                        home in this super-trendy district, this   the generous utility room at the front
                                                                                                        striking  two-bedroom  flat  is  certainly   of the property.
                                                                                                        something special…
                                                                                                                                       The kitchen shares its space with
                                                                                                        Occupying a prime, south-facing   the lounge/diner, creating a warm
                                                                                                        position on the top floor of a Victorian   and sociable space that’s perfect
                                                                                                        tenement, the flat would be delightful   for relaxing in with friends or family.
                                                                                                        enough – but wait until you discover   The real ‘wow’ factor comes from
                                                                                                        that the tenement itself is located   the triple-aspect bay window, which
                                                                                                        directly on the beachfront, and that   offers  sublime  sea  views  from  every
                                                                                                        south-facing position allows you   angle and drenches the room in
                                                                                                        breathtaking, uninterrupted sea and   natural sunlight – as well as providing
                                                                                                        beach views to indulge in, every day.  opportunities  to  enjoy  Edinburgh’s
                                                                                                                                       magical sunsets each evening.
                                                                                                        Not only that, but this property has
                                                                                                        been lovingly upgraded  and styled
                                                                                                        to create an incredibly chic haven,
                                                                                                        blending the period features with a
                                                                                                        Scandi-inspired twist.

                                                                                                        The property opens into a bright
                                                                                                        central hallway, with a welcoming
                                                                                                        feel and ample storage. It leads into
                                                                                                        the  lounge/kitchen/diner  – a  cosy,
                                                                                                        open-plan space that’s been colour
                                                                                                        drenched in a dramatic dark hue,
                                                                                                        paired with pale blonde wooden
                                                                                                        flooring  for  a  bold  finished  look.  The
                                                                                                        deep colour palette highlights the
                                                                                                        super-sleek, modern kitchen, which

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