A cosy 18th century Edinburgh cottage has been beautifully repurposed with a modern design throughout.
'The Gate House', on Spylaw Street, has recently hit the market and offers two-bedrooms, one bathroom, a sheltered private garden with log-burning fire and triple bi-folding doors connecting the inside, to the garden.
The bungalow has been placed on Rightmove for an asking price of £415,000, which may appear steep, but it will certainly not be short of potential buyers.
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The property is described as: "An incredibly well designed two bedroom cottage in the highly sought after area of Colinton. Built circa 1780 and now completely remodelled for luxury modern living, the property has been lovingly maintained and upgraded by the current owners including the addition of a contemporary extension to the rear, creating a tranquil living space that flows beautifully into the sunny patio garden."
The images support the description of the cosy little bungalow even more. The two-bedrooms, bathroom and open-plan living/dining and kitchen area has all been immensely upgraded with a slick and plush finish, plus a garden to die for.
The main entrance is accessible from the pavement on Spylaw Street and upon entry, the redevelopment of the property stands out. The wooden laminate flooring and useful storage units either side of the entrance hall helps bring out the brightness of the home.
The first bedroom is presented with a relatively low ceiling, but contains a double bed and a wall-length integrated wardrobe to maximise every square metre of space. A rare wooden ladder-type feature is also attached to the bed-side wall, allowing additional storage space to hang or dry clothes.
The second bedroom includes a sofa-bed and is currently also being utilised as a study space, with a large desk and book cabinet.
The bathroom is also designed with modern taste. A bath tub is included, as well as power shower that is actually integrated into the ceiling, meaning there are no annoying shower leads and necessary adjusting of the shower head. The tiling throughout the bathroom adds that little extra sparkle, with a Bluetooth smart mirror and large heated towel rail catering to your luxury bathroom requirements.
Moving on to the cosy and compact kitchen/dining/living area, and everything has been designed to maximise the little space that there is. All the appliances are either integrated or wall-mounted, with bright white units and cupboards in the kitchen area.
A separation unit between the kitchen and living area makes good use of the space and can also act as a breakfast bar at one end, and a food preparation area on the other end.
Approaching the living area, there are three small steps into the room, with a corner sofa slotting nicely into the space opposite the kitchen. Some of the cottage's old roots remain in the form of an old wood-burning fire in the living area, as well as one in the rear garden.
Last, but not least, in the kitchen area, is a flatscreen TV that follows the theme of integration and is present within the unit separating the sitting room to the kitchen.
Turning the attentions to outside, a perfect sun-trap corner of the rear garden present the ideal spot to soak up the sun during the summer, but also remain sheltered from the elements during the colder spring nights.
A huge outside corner sofa is under the sheltered roof and a nicely tiled patio area adds to the modern theme throughout the whole cottage. A log storage unit below a fire place and pizza oven makes for the perfect evening setting, also ideal for having guests round as it is certainly a feature to show off.
