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EXPERT ADVICE NEW BUILD

THE LOWDOWN ON LISTED HOMES

Fallen in love with a listed property? Graham White, of Anderson Strathern, shares his expert LAST CHANCE TO BUY AT
advice on what you need to know about buying a home with listed or conservation status.
THE PLAYFAIR AT DONALDSON’S
East Central Scotland is full of unique • Looking to make improvements? Check with
properties displaying ample charm and your local authority, as each council varies in A range of outstanding conversion homes are currently for sale and ready to move into at The
character. Buying one of these homes could its approach to what is and isn’t acceptable Playfair at Donaldson’s in Edinburgh, representing the final opportunity to buy at the award-winning
be your dream, but there are few things to be in terms of renovations. Alert them of major development in West Coates.
aware of. works such as extensions and internal layout
changes, but also minor alterations like House hunters can choose from garden The Playfair’s communal areas, including
Since 2015, Historic Environment Scotland cleaning stonework or repainting a door. level homes that open directly onto the The Club Room and The Chapel Room;
(HES) has been responsible for promoting and • A listed building is noted on a national elegant private grounds, breath-taking boutique-style spaces where refreshments
safeguarding Scotland’s built heritage. Among register of listed properties, searchable on properties within the building’s original are available. The rooms are perfectly
HES’s many duties, it oversees Scotland’s the HES website. chapel or fabulous penthouses with private positioned to enjoy a coffee, take a morning
listed homes and keeps their heritage intact. terraces and views over the Pentland Hills. call, or catch up with a friend whilst looking
• You may need specialist insurance for the The wide range of homes include one, two- south onto The Playfair’s hidden internal
protection and security of your listed home. and three-bedroom homes, with a range of courtyard, or through fantastic stained-glass
There are around 47,000 listed homes in prices suiting different requirements. The windows onto the beautifully manicured
Scotland, split into three categories. Category • A survey is a very worthwhile expense when meticulous restoration has been carried out chapel gardens.
A is buildings of national or international buying a listed property. Using a surveyor by City & Country, the UK’s leading developer
importance, special architectural or historic that specialises in listed buildings give you of historic buildings.
interest which are outstanding examples an idea of what you’re taking on; they will Homes at The Playfair are priced from
of a particular period, style or building type. advise on things like structure or damp, Every high-quality home features exquisite £425,000 and City & Country is offering
to pay up to 100% of LBTT due* on select
Category B represents regional importance and assess any underlying issues with the
and Category C is local importance. Many of property. period details, from original windows and properties. To register your interest and
arrange a viewing, visit cityandcountry.co.uk
shutters to historic beams or fireplaces.
our towns and villages are also classed as Modern living is well catered for, with fully- or call 0131 341 5679.
conservation areas. At Anderson Strathern, we have an fitted kitchens complete with contemporary
established network of surveyors, insurance worktops and integrated Siemens appliances.
There’s a few things that you’ll need to brokers and legal experts that we can Bathrooms and en suites are complete with
consider when buying a listed home, or a introduce clients to at the earliest stages stylish Villeroy and Boch sanitaryware and
property within a conservation area. of buying a listed home, all with the aim of Hansgrohe and Crosswater brassware. Select
keeping the dream of owning a unique home properties also come with parking in the
a positive experience.
• It is essential that your solicitor checks that secure underground car park.
any existing alterations have been approved Situated just moments from Haymarket
by the property’s local authority. If not, you, For more advice from Anderson Strathern, station, The Playfair is set amidst 16 acres
as the new owner, will become liable for visit andersonstrathern.co.uk or call of sweeping private grounds. Residents *Terms and conditions apply, see
correcting any mistakes. 0131 270 7700. also benefit from exclusive access to cityandcountry.co.uk/terms-conditions.

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