Sea Breeze in Bathgate

Bringing Mediterranean glamour to Bathgate is Miller Homes' (Scotland East Region) new ‘Poplar' showhome at its ‘Academy Gardens' development. Influenced by all that is nautical, the five-bedroom showhome is now open to visitors.

Dressed by interior design company, Inside Right, the showhome has been given a very bright and airy makeover, generating a very calming atmosphere. Petrol green, aqua and white colours flow throughout the property and combined with the retro style furniture, create a contemporary but also very stylish home.

The ground floor is dedicated to a quiet study area, which could also be used as a fifth bedroom. The study is extremely modern with an aluminium and glass computer desk and shelves combo, set against a rich teal and aqua feature wall. Setting off the colours is two large, graphical printed roman blinds. There is also a conveniently placed downstairs wc and a utility room on this floor.

Upstairs the ‘hub' of the home consists of a fully-fitted kitchen and breakfasting room, a living room, separate dining room and bedroom four. The kitchen boasts patio doors to the garden, creating yet another family area outside. There are integrated, stainless steel appliances, complemented by white sheer curtains, allowing the natural light to flow in.

The formal dining room which continues with the light and nautical theme has a contemporary glass and stainless steel table and chairs, beautifully complemented by the petrol blue curtains and accessories. The lounge area is perfect for spending quality family time together. The major focal point here is two large taupe sofas, providing plenty of space for all the family. This, set against neutral wallpaper with a reflective pattern is in keeping with the light and airy feel which flows throughout the home. Bedroom four is also located on this floor.

On the top floor is the sleeping quarters with the master-bedroom, benefiting from en suite facilities and built-in wardrobes. There is a dramatic design here with a rich teal bedhead with gold patterns running through it, which is complemented by white bed linen that matches the en suite and brightens up the room. A chandelier light hangs from the ceiling, reflecting the light and bold blue cushions adorn the double bed to add that splash of colour. Bedroom two and three, which are all in keeping with the sea coloured theme, share the family bathroom and bedroom two is further enhanced with built-in wardrobes.

There are many reflective materials and up-to-the-minute styled furniture in many of the showhome's rooms, which maximises the use of natural light. Sparkly light fittings give an injection of glitz to the property and bold canvasses offer major focal points to different areas.

Anne Marie Britton, sales director for Miller Homes (Scotland East Region) comments: “The Poplar is very unique, as it was designed specifically to sit perfectly on the sloping grounds of the development, which gives the home a really original and impressive look. The showhome enables homebuyers to see these properties in a different light and envisage themselves living in a distinctive home.”

Residents at Academy Gardens can take advantage of the excellent local amenities including the bars, restaurants and high street stores of Bathgate itself, but also the major shopping centres nearby, including Almondvale and McArthur Glen in nearby Livingstone.

Commuters will find it convenient for travelling to Edinburgh or Glasgow, as the M8 motorway is close to the development and Bathgate's railway station is within walking distance and offers regular services to Edinburgh, where many onwards trains can be boarded.

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