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Kris Gourlay

Futuristic three-bedroom Edinburgh home hits the market with secret sun-trap garden

A futuristic three-bedroom home on the outskirts of Edinburgh city centre has hit the market with a huge open-plan living room and kitchen and a sun-trap decking area to the rear.

Located on Kilmaurs Road, near Newington, the family home is idea for anyone looking for a modern upgrade on their current pad, with the property designed with the highest specification and special features.

Rightmove describe the property as an "Immaculate and contemporary semi-detached three-bedroom house, set on a peaceful street in the heart of Newington just South of Edinburgh’s city centre with off street parking for two cars. The property presents spacious and modern interiors across two floors, the highlight being the impressive double height living/dining/kitchen space spanning the majority of the ground floor.

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"Additionally, the property boasts a relaxing principal bedroom with ensuite and walk in wardrobe – the principal bedroom also benefits from direct access to a sun filled south facing decked area. There are two further double bedrooms, a recently refurbished family bathroom, additional downstairs shower room and brand new carpeting throughout."

The exterior of the home instantly sets the tone as the front door is accessed down a small set of stone steps and appears like a converted garage with a huge window facing the front path. The huge open plan living and dining area is present from entry, with a stylish oak bench forming a dining table and the kitchen area/living area separated by a large marble breakfast bar with two levels.

A huge open plan living and dining area covers the whole ground floor. (Rightmove)

Behind the breakfast bar, a huge wall-length integrated unit provides all the essential kitchen appliances with LED lights at the bottom providing the extra modern touch. Across the room, multiple bay windows allow plenty natural light into the ground floor of the property and a large TV unit is located next to the window at the front.

On the first floor, three-double bedrooms provide ample storage space for a small family and the principal bedroom benefits from both a walk-in wardrobe and shower room. It also has one of the best features of the home in the shape of direct access to the first floor 'hidden' sun-trap garden with a decking area. One of the bedrooms is currently in use as a home office with room for a corner desk and a spacious couch.

The hidden first floor garden is only accessible from the principal bedroom. (Rightmove)

Having an extra two bathrooms, there will never be a queue in the morning before school, with one also including a bath tub and another shower. Externally, a front grassed area is present up the steps and in front of the first floor bedroom windows, as well as the aforementioned secret decking area that is accessible from a door in the principal bedroom.

For sale at offers over £485,000, the futuristic pad is sure to attract a lot of attention and the full listing can be viewed here.

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