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                                                                                              TAKE A TOUR OF THIS SPECTACULAR

                                                                                                          HOME AT THE PLAYFAIR

                                                                                           A truly unique space, this contemporary two-bedroom apartment is currently for sale at The Playfair
                                                                                             at Donaldson’s – one of Edinburgh’s most iconic historic buildings that has been restored and
                                                                                                                     converted by City & Country.

                                                                                           Spread across 1,477 square feet, this    and spatial planning service, as well as delivery
                                                                                           south-facing duplex apartment boasts some   and installation of any products purchased
                                                                                           incredible features, including a unique circular   through them.
                                                                                           stairwell, period fireplaces, original exposed
                                                                                           beams, fine plasterwork and restored windows   THE PLACE TO BE
                                                                                           and shutters.
                                                                                                                                 The Playfair was built in the 1840s and the
                                                                                                                                 former college is situated just moments from
                                                                                           The apartment is flooded with natural light   Haymarket station amidst 16 acres of elegant
                                                                                           and provides beautiful views onto The   grounds. The outstanding restoration and
                                                                                           Playfair’s central courtyard. The principle   conversion is down to City & Country – the
                                                                                           bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and   UK’s leading developer of heritage buildings.
                                                                                           an en suite with freestanding tear-drop bath.
                     BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS                                                  The second bedroom also has its own stylish   Residents can make the most of communal
                                                                                           shower room, and both bedrooms benefit
                                                                                           from space for a study for those looking to   areas of The Playfair, such as the grand
                     Keep the spring and summer feeling alive in your home with            work from home.                       entrance hall, Club Room and Chapel Room.
                      this beautiful floral print from Mind The Gap. Printed using                                               Meanwhile, the sweeping parkland and
                      eco-friendly inks, this wallpaper is printed on a non-woven                                                landscaped grounds have been transformed
                               base making for easy installation.                          COMBINING OLD AND NEW                 to provide idyllic outdoor spaces to relax and
                                                                                           Purchasers at The Playfair can enjoy a rare   enjoy the views of the outstanding building
                                                                                           combination of minimalist design and period   and beyond. Residents will also benefit from a
                                                                                           elegance, thanks to a new partnership with   dedicate concierge service.
                                                                                           Scandinavian interior design company
                                                                                           BoConcept, who can provide a personalised   105 The Playfair is priced at £850,000. Prices
                                                                                           interior styling service.             for other homes range from £425,000 -
                                                                                                                                 £1,600,000. For more information on any of
                                                                                           Buyers will receive “welcome packs”   the apartments currently available at The
                                                                                           comprising £250 design vouchers to spend at   Playfair Donaldson’s, call 0131 341 5102, or visit
                                                                                           the Edinburgh store, a bespoke interior design   cityandcountry.co.uk.
       Mind The Gap Aquafleur Aquamarine Wallpaper, Ionian Interiors, £175 per pack, ionianinteriors.com

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