'The natural light is incredible, it's a truly versatile part of the house'

Tucked away on a quiet street in Edinburgh's New Town is this modern take on a mews house, with all mod cons and lots of design touches to appeal to buyers, including an entertaining space with a glass roof and a full-height atrium showcasing the staircase, writes Gaby Soutar

- Gaby Soutar

Imagine if you won the lottery this weekend. It could be excellent timing, since this offers-over £1,550,000 New Town property, 33 Hill Street North Lane, recently came on the market.

It was built and then inhabited by property developer Andrew Smith, who is now moving, so this is the first time the three-bedroom, three-bathroom house has been on sale.

Smith created a home that estate agent, Rettie, is describing as "exceptional" and designed to "Mayfair level specifications". It's part of a project behind the former Pagan Osborne offices on Queen Street, which were converted into 16 luxury apartments, with two mews houses later constructed on further land.

We asked Smith to tell us more.

Why that location?

The New Town is one of Edinburgh's most special neighbourhoods - an UNESCO World Heritage Site that combines history, culture, and charm. What really drew me to this site was its position on a quiet cobbled lane, right in the heart of the city. It feels wonderfully private and tucked away, yet George Street and all the vibrancy of the city are only a few steps away.

What architect was used?