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The finished result is certainly impressive, but Scott maintains that a major factor to the flat’s appeal is that it takes up the entire top floor.
“It is quite unique and I’ve never seen a configuration like it. It feels like a penthouse as there are no other doors off our landing, so it is very private, but it is an older property with all the character that comes with that.”
It also means that both the views and the light coming in throughout the day are extensive and uninterrupted.
The sun comes up over Arthur’s Seat to the east and sets over the Pentlands in the west. The 270-degree aspect and the interior layout means that the bedrooms get the morning sun, while the reception rooms have light in the afternoon and evenings. Scott says: “Even in winter, the natural light is impressive.
“I hope what we have created is a warm, comfortable and convenient family home, out of something that wasn’t previously any of those things.” 37 Newington Road, Edinburgh. Far reaching views over the Edinburgh skyline.