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Iona Young

Edinburgh property: Villa in JK Rowling’s neighbourhood hits market for £1.3m

A luxury villa in the Harry Potter author JK Rowling's Edinburgh neighbourhood has hit the market for offers over £1.3 million.

The detached five bedroom home is located in the affluent area of Barnton and comes with a triple garage and its own home cinema.

The stunning property sits on a lush green lawn and is secluded from the public eye with large hedges and trees.

The bedrooms are large and spacious with a carpeted staircase leading throughout the three levels of the home.

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On the top level is the home cinema with eight reclining sofas and a large snooker table perfect for entertaining.

The furnishings throughout the five-bedroom house are modern and homely with a paved patio area to the back of the house.

This leads to half an acre of private garden full of mature trees, plants and shrubs.

Just behind the property lies the home of Bruntsfield Golfing Society, one of Scotland’s most prestigious clubs and the fourth oldest in the world.

Cramond beach is a twenty minute walk with many delightful cafes and restaurants.

Rettie who are marketing the property describe it as a “Luxurious five-bedroom contemporary villa occupying a commanding corner position.

"On arguably one of Edinburgh’s most exclusive streets in the peaceful residential area of Barnton.

“Set within half an acre of secluded gardens. Constructed in collaboration with a leading residential architect.

"The design combines extensive living space, advanced technology including superior sound and lighting, as well as spacious, elegant rooms.”

With towering hedges surrounding the luxury property potential buyers will need to keep their foliage in check.

Famous neighbour JK Rowling has been told more than once by Edinburgh Council to trim the gigantic hedges that surround her mansion.

The extravagant job takes the whole road to be shut for the trimming to take place.

The full listing can be found here.

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