1/109 DONALDSON DRIVE
Edinburgh EH12 5FA
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A rare opportunity to acquire a two-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse apartment with allocated parking, private terrace and bell tower access; forming part of a full renovation and refurbishment of the Donaldson’s School, an iconic Category ‘A’ listed Victorian building designed by the famous architect William Playfair between 1842 and 1851 and an enormously important part of the city’s architectural heritage. Presented to the market in immaculate condition, this wonderful property is a real gem and would appeal to those seeking a luxurious and secure apartment within walking distance to Edinburgh’s city centre.
Situated on the second floor of the building oozing history and grandeur, this hideaway apartment is spacious yet cosy meeting every contemporary need to the highest quality. The property comprises entrance hallway with fitted storage and space for home office working, fully equipped kitchen benefitting from integrated Siemens appliances open plan sitting/dining room offering direct access to the private south facing terrace through sliding doors, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. There is a principal bedroom benefitting from fitted wardrobe storage and ensuite shower room, a second double bedroom, and bathroom completing the space.
City & Country, the developers have left no stone unturned in the sympathetic and meticulous restoration of this building and its extensive grounds including both morning and afternoon terraces, arboretum gardens and two secure allocated parking spaces in the underground garage, one of the spaces with EV charging point. The residence further benefits from sumptuous drawing rooms, full concierge service, video entry phone system as well as the most beautifully designed interior areas.
1
2
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1,256
Beds
Receptions
Baths
Sq Ft
A rare opportunity to acquire a two-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse apartment with allocated parking, private terrace and bell tower access; forming part of a full renovation and refurbishment of the Donaldson’s School, an iconic Category ‘A’ listed Victorian building designed by the famous architect William Playfair between 1842 and 1851 and an enormously important part of the city’s architectural heritage. Presented to the market in immaculate condition, this wonderful property is a real gem and would appeal to those seeking a luxurious and secure apartment within walking distance to Edinburgh’s city centre.
Situated on the second floor of the building oozing history and grandeur, this hideaway apartment is spacious yet cosy meeting every contemporary need to the highest quality. The property comprises entrance hallway with fitted storage and space for home office working, fully equipped kitchen benefitting from integrated Siemens appliances open plan sitting/dining room offering direct access to the private south facing terrace through sliding doors, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. There is a principal bedroom benefitting from fitted wardrobe storage and ensuite shower room, a second double bedroom, and bathroom completing the space.
City & Country, the developers have left no stone unturned in the sympathetic and meticulous restoration of this building and its extensive grounds including both morning and afternoon terraces, arboretum gardens and two secure allocated parking spaces in the underground garage, one of the spaces with EV charging point. The residence further benefits from sumptuous drawing rooms, full concierge service, video entry phone system as well as the most beautifully designed interior areas.
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1,256
Beds
Receptions
Baths
Sq Ft
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2
1,256
Beds
Receptions
Baths
Sq Ft
Floor Plan
Shared Entrance and Communal Stair with Secure Video Phone Entry System and Lift Service
Entrance Hall with Fitted Storage Cupboards, Open Plan Sitting Room/Dining Room and Kitchen, Principal Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room, Double Bedroom Two, Bathroom
Private South Facing Terrace with access to Bell Tower
Residents’ Gardens, Morning and Afternoon Terrace, Courtyard and Arboretum Gardens
Two Allocated Parking Spaces in Secure Underground Garage, one with EV Charging Point
Summary of Accommodation
Presented to the market in immaculate condition, this wonderful property is a real gem and would appeal to those seeking a luxurious and secure apartment within walking distance to Edinburgh’s city centre.
Fixtures and Fittings
Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.
Services
Gas heating, mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).
Viewing is strictly by appointment through the relevant office listing the property;
Wemyss Place - 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. Tel: 0131 220 4160
Edinburgh South - 47-49 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4AZ. Tel: 0131 287 7200
Viewings
Offers
Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.
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January 2025 - First Issue
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Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.
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Location
Donaldson Drive is just a few minutes’ walk to the cultural and historical city centre as well as close to many smaller boutique shops, cafes and restaurants in the West End itself. The area has excellent and easily accessible transport links to the City Bypass, central Scotland’s motorway network (M8, M9, M90 and Queensferry Crossing). There are numerous bus and tram services on the doorstop as well as Haymarket train station and Edinburgh International Airport just a 20-minute tram ride away.
There are a number of recreational facilities and green open spaces in close proximity including the Water of Leith walkway and Edinburgh’s cycle path network; Corstorphine Hill Nature Reserve; highly regarded golf courses including The Royal Burgess, Bruntsfield Links and Murrayfield Golf Club; a David Lloyd Leisure Club; Murrayfield Lawn Tennis Club and Murrayfield’s famous International Rugby Stadium and Ice Rink. Edinburgh’s museums, theatres and national galleries are also within easy walking distance.
The area is very popular with families due to its selection of highly regarded nursery, primary and secondary schools, including Roseburn Primary School and Craigmount High School in the state sector and The Edinburgh Academy, Erskine Stewarts Melville Schools (ESMS), Fettes College and St George’s School for Girls in the private sector.
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