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Modern bedroom with sleek aluminium bifold doors opening to a small outdoor yard. The room features a bed, bedside table, and a wall artwork showcasing a cityscape.

Luxury Edinburgh garden room guest apartment

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  • Aluminium bifold doors
  • Picture windows
  • Roof lights

    • Creating a luxury garden room apartment from an old stone store may not have been the most obvious route to take for the owners of this property in Edinburgh, but that is exactly what Sally and Dan Weatherly achieved after working with architect Chris Mason and builders Gloss Developments.

    The finished build is any eye-catching zinc clad extension that features a large open plan space that is seamlessly connected to the garden by the three-panel SUNFLEX SF55 aluminium bifold doors and full height fixed frame windows, whilst the original store includes a kitchen and bathroom that is flooded with natural light by frameless rooflights.

    Space has been designed to allow complete flexibility enabling the family to make use of it, whilst also providing the opportunity for it to be let as a luxury self-contained guest apartment – ideal given its location close to the centre of Edinburgh.

    The SUNFLEX SF55 bifold doors have been installed with a flush track to breakdown the divide between the private walled garden and the indoor space, creating a room that feels much larger than it actually is. The full height doors with slim 115mm square edge sightlines also fill the living area with light when closed.

    The doors and fixed frame glazing were manufactured in a Traffic Grey matt (RAL 7043) finish in keeping with the zinc cladding used on the fascia and roof, with the extension perfectly complementing the sandstone of the original building. With the property just over a mile from the Firth of Forth the owners also opted for a marine finish to protect the aluminium surface of the doors against the saltwater air.

    Since welcoming their first guest in 2014 the Garden Rooms have proved incredibly popular, receiving hugely positive reviews including from the Guardian, whilst the design and build of the extension featured in Grand Designs magazine.

    For more information about the Garden Rooms, including availability and booking details visit www.gardenrooms-edinburgh.com or email info@gardenrooms-edinburgh.com.

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    Pictures used courtesy of Sally Weatherly/Garden Rooms and must not be reproduced without express written consent.

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    A sleek sign reading "The Garden Rooms" is mounted on a textured stone wall, seamlessly complemented by modern aluminium bifolds that invite natural light and elegance into the space.
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    A modern patio features a dining table, chairs, and a barbecue grill, seamlessly connected to the contemporary extension’s sleek aluminium bifolds while complementing the charm of an adjacent older stone building.
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    Modern patio with an aluminium bifold extension, revealing a bed indoors through the elegant sliding glass door. The patio includes a dining table and chairs, perfectly nestled within a lush garden setting.
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    The bedroom offers a serene view with a cozy bed, wall-mounted TV, and sleek aluminium bifolds opening to a patio. Outside, the grassy lawn invites relaxation, complemented by a table, chairs, and a charming stone wall backdrop.
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    A small minimalist workspace with two chairs and a desk. The white walls feature three framed pictures, while a teapot and mugs rest to the right. An aluminium bifold glass door elegantly opens to the outside world.
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    Modern bedroom with exposed wooden beams, a bed, a wall-mounted TV, and a UK flag-themed chair. Stone walls and sleek aluminium bifolds replace the sliding glass door, leading to an inviting outdoor area.
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    A modern patio features a dining table and chairs beside sleek aluminium bifolds, opening to a stylish interior. An older brick building is in the background, with a mix of sun and shade present.
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    A modern bedroom featuring a fold-down bed, open aluminium bifolds leading to a small garden with artificial grass, and a wooden beamed ceiling.
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