Concrete castle! This modern Dalkeith mansion is on the market

There’s no mistaking it: this home is modern.

Located on a leafy Dalkeith street less than a kilometre from the river, 98 Circe Circle is a gleaming monolith of glass and concrete, with its long row of windows stretching back along Curlew Road.

The two wings of the home are joined at the centre by the entry foyer – so as soon as you arrive, you can take in the stunning blue expanse of the 25 metre lap pool, extending like a rippling runway in front of you.

With the pool such a centrepiece of the home, it makes sense that there are multiple zones for alfresco entertaining – although glass bi-fold doors open up the entire kitchen and indoor dining to the backyard as well, creating an easy flow between the ground floor’s living space and the outdoors.

(Also rather pleasing? The ease with which you can get out of the pool, head to the fully kitted-out bar, and head back to the pool!)

Speaking of kitchens! This one’s a doozy, with banks of warm-toned timber cabinetry contrasting the grey of the concrete, integrated Miele appliances and retractable range – not to mention a scullery and laundry neatly tucked away behind.

And if the weather more pinot than pool party, why not host your nearest and dearest in your own wine cellar and tasting room, or home theatre?

Want to see more? You can check out the listing for 98 Circe Circle here.