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EXPERT ADVICE NEW BUILD

GET YOUR HOUSE DRESSED

FOR SUCCESS

Thinking about listing your property this Autumn? Tracy French, Property Manager at
ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan, explains those must-do jobs that need ticking off to give
your home the best chance of sales success.

MUST-DO JOBS For empty properties, I highly recommend
Start with some essential tasks, which will either hiring a property styling company, or
freshen up your property ready for selling. virtually staging your photography. I find
Decluttering is a must – you can even put the latter particularly helpful, as it helps LIVE IN A UNIQUE CONVERTED CHAPEL
some larger items into storage, or box up the buyers visualise how the property will look
excess ready for moving. when it’s furnished. AT THE PLAYFAIR, DONALDSON’S

Three remarkable homes converted from the former chapel at The Playfair at Donaldson’s
Give the property a deep clean, including All of these small tasks are so worthwhile, and
carpets and windows. After this, consider your your efforts will pay off. are for sale with City & Country.
décor and make any necessary tweaks, such
as touching up paintwork or replacing the For more information and advice from The chapel is one of the former college’s most Commenting on the new homes, Olivia
bathroom grout. ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan, visit dramatic and striking spaces, dating back to Hutley at City & Country, said: “The chapel
elpamsolicitors.co.uk or call 0131 554 8649. the 1840s, with original features including is an incredible space and these new
There are also some external jobs to do; beautiful stained-glass windows. Each chapel apartments are some of the most distinctive
checking the roof, clearing the guttering, and apartment features these windows, with one in Edinburgh. The beautiful, large stained-
examining the external window paintwork of the most impressive homes offering views glass windows offer a real wow-factor to
are all important to tick off before the Home of the landscaped gardens and parkland from friends and family, but throughout the
Report is ordered. a grand double-height vantage point. apartments many other unique features and
living spaces can be found.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS This property also includes the chapel’s two
First impressions really do count. I would historic turrets, which have been converted “With much of the restoration work already
always advise you to stand back and look at into unique living spaces, including a complete, purchasers can immediately
the entrance to your property. It’s amazing bathroom with a beautifully appointed free- benefit from other aspects of living at The
what a freshly painted front door and some standing bath. A large open plan kitchen with Playfair, including its communal living areas,
eye-catching pot plants can do! If you have a bespoke kitchen island area also provides landscaped grounds and concierge service.”
a garden, tidy it up – cut grass, trim shrubs, triple aspect views.
and add seasonal plants for extra colour. The Playfair is one of Edinburgh’s most
Other period features found in all three iconic buildings. They’re home to the acres
SET THE SCENE apartments include restored original panelling, of protected parkland, Chapel Gardens
Staging your home for selling is so important, shutters and decorative ceiling details. (which face the Playfair’s historic chapel), an
as we are all drawn to attractive homes. arboretum and parterre terrace.
Try to balance the styled look with your Residents will benefit from access to The
home’s warmth and personality. Allow room Playfair’s communal areas, which have The Chapel apartments are priced from
for viewers to move around easily, and already been restored. These include the £950,000 to £1,100,000 and are available
emphasise the windows, especially if there’s grand entrance hall and impressive original to visit on an appointment only basis.
an attractive outlook – we are all naturally staircase, and The Club Room, a south To arrange an appointment (virtually
drawn to this. facing boutique communal room where or in person), call 0131 341 5679, or visit
refreshments are available. cityandcountry.co.uk/donaldsons

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