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NEW BUILD

Family connection seals the deal for buyer
at The Playfair

Buyer Catherine Kennedy shares her experience of purchasing a property at one of
Edinburgh’s most distinguished addresses.

n 2021, Edinburgh native Catherine Kennedy to split-level mezzanines and breath-taking
had decided that the time was right to get penthouse apartments. Properties benefit from
Ia foothold back in her hometown after a underground parking, full use of the maintained LIVE IN PERIOD GRANDEUR
number of years living abroad. An online search grounds, and a convenient concierge service.
led her to The Playfair at Donaldson’s, a 19th AT THIS ICONIC RESIDENCE
century hospital-turned-school which leading The Playfair is located less than five minutes’
heritage specialist City & Country has restored walk from Haymarket station, which offers nd rd
and converted into luxurious apartments. direct trams into the city centre and Edinburgh Penthouse show home launch Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 July
For Cat, the iconic building held a greater Airport, which fits Catherine’s lifestyle perfectly. Join us for a glass of champagne, view our new penthouse show home and experience a luxury lifestyle
connection for her, as her father worked there She says: “The location is beyond remarkable at this iconic residence in the heart of Edinburgh city centre. Award winning, beautifully designed, rich in
when she was young. – we are five minutes from Haymarket station history and effortlessly modern, The Playfair offers the ultimate in city centre living. Here you will discover
and I can be door to door to my home in luxury homes boasting double height ceilings and views across private grounds and the Edinburgh skyline.
With Cat based in New York and unable to fly America in eight hours. Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle in this central location, with easy access to Edinburgh’s many restaurants, shops,
to the UK due to travel restrictions at the time, bars and cultural attractions, yet surrounded by tranquil parkland.
she was given a video tour by the sales team. “Restoration was my dad’s specialism, and the
respectful way City & Country has restored this 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM CONVERSION APARTMENTS PRICED FROM £415,000 – READY TO MOVE INTO NOW
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“After the initial call, the team sent me some building is second to none. The Playfair is such Sales Suite & Show Homes open Thursday to Monday, 10am to 5pm. West Coates, Edinburgh EH12 5FA
videos they had taken of the properties in my an iconic part of the area’s history, and their
price range. I requested one that was east- commitment to honouring the craftsmanship
facing, so I could see the sunrise over the city of two centuries ago is truly exceptional.
centre, and I was thrilled to get exactly that.”
A range of one, two- and three-bedroom
Apartments at The Playfair marry the apartments and penthouses are currently
best of the old and the new, with carefully available to purchase at The Playfair at BOOK YOUR PLACE AT THE LAUNCH
restored internal features such as large Donaldson’s, priced from £415,000 to
windows, fireplaces, and cornices alongside a £1,525,000. For more information visit donaldsons@cityandcountry.co.uk 0131 341 5088 cityandcountry.co.uk/donaldsons
contemporary specification ideal for modern www.cityandcountry.co.uk/donaldsons or call *Prices correct at time of printing and subject to availability. Photography is indicative only.
city lifestyles. Unique living spaces cleverly use 01174 534 693.
the historic fabric of the building, from studios

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