HOME OF THE WEEK
Some experts are even predicting that companies will shift from crowded city centres to a network of smaller satellite offices to accommodate suburban workers.
One such property which fulfills this new brief is our Home of the Week, Glebe Lodge in Dalkeith, Midlothian.
For the price of an Edinburgh New Town flat, buyers can trade up to a C-listed three-storey Victorian stone build house, with southfacing garden, space for two offices and fast wifi. The home features a newly-converted loft space with two bedrooms, bathroom, office and accessible storage space.
A 40sq m kitchen-dining room, with wood-burning stove, will appeal to families searching for open-plan living. It has direct access to the private garden to the rear.
The large luxurious family bathroom has a walk-in shower and designer bath looking out onto the greenery of the garden beyond.
The main living room is on the first floor with views across the treetops. It also features a woodburning stove set within an original Victorian fireplace – you would be forgiven if you believed you were in a rural country house.
Working shutters, up-to-date combi-boiler, high-spec loft insulation and multi-fuel stoves mean that you can experience
■ Living space: Large contemporary open-plan kitchen/diner. Separate lounge with bay window on first floor. Office.
■ Bedrooms: Four bedrooms, three bathrooms.
■ Gardens: Private, mature, southfacing garden which includes a large apple tree. On-street parking.
■ Home report valuation: £480,000
■ Energy rating: D
■ Offers over: £460,000
■ Selling agent: Savills Residential, 0131-247 3767
Victorian charm but with 21st century heat conservation.
The Glebe Street property is on the north side of Dalkeith offering a 25-minute commute to Edinburgh city centre and just ten minutes to the city’s Royal Infirmary and Bioquarter. Dalkeith also offers easy access to the city bypass, East Lothian and the Borders.
The house is just a short walk from the town’s high street, while the popular Dalkeith Country Park, with extensive walks and family facilities, is only five minutes away.
Current owner Clare Smith says: “I start my day working in the kitchen, then I walk the dog in the country park mid-morning, and then I move to the office. I like the change of scene.
“We’ve all heard stories of couples forced to work at either end of the kitchen table.
“This means competition for bandwidth and it’s often difficult to have video calls at the same time.
“My husband and I have both been working from home... you need to have private space.”
New house builders are already modifying their designs and floor plans to accommodate multifunctional living.
But for those looking for a period home with many of these features, this Dalkeith property could be just the answer.
I start my day working in the kitchen, then I walk the dog, and then I move to the office. I like the change of scene