– First Glimpse at Photos of Apartments Ranging from £950,000 to £1,925,000 –
ONE-OF-A-KIND residences directly inspired by Edinburgh’s most esteemed Georgian architecture will finally start welcoming guests and prospective buyers from Saturday (19 JAN).
Unlike anything ever launched in the capital – and more akin in ambition and level of high-end style to a development built in the most salubrious parts of London or Paris – The Crescent at Donaldson’s by CALA Homes (East) has been inspired by the iconic Georgian crescents in the surrounding Edinburgh New Town.
Designed by acclaimed architect, Richard Murphy OBE, The Crescent boasts an impressive glass façade, generous flowing spaces, enhanced height living areas and each property offers a dual-aspect living arrangement.
Two eagerly-awaited show apartments are preparing to open their doors to appointments on 19 January, allowing potential buyers to sample the pinnacle of modern design and luxury living.
Established in 1991, Richard Murphy Architects has since won 22 RIBA awards, more than any other practice in Scotland. Awards range across many building types, including education, the arts and housing.
Richard Murphy OBE, said: “Our guiding motto is to try and make architecture of its own time and locked into the place where it is built.
“The Gothic fantasy of Donaldson’s originally sat in the countryside but almost immediately the classical Edinburgh New Town began to surround it. So its setting has already changed which allows us to think how a further change of setting might be possible.
“But to root it to its location instead of an alien form we have adopted the familiar idea of the New Town crescent, (five of which are found almost next door).
“The Crescent focuses on the historic building but is contemporary in appearance and has its own life; neither are subservient to the other but rather form a complimentary juxtaposition across almost 200 years.”
The sweeping arc of 84 glass-fronted apartments has a prized location nestled to the private rear of the Donaldson’s estate, located within the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Situated within 18-acres of grounds that make up the largest new shared garden to be created in Edinburgh, it creates a feel of a secluded private estate just minutes from Haymarket station, and a mile from Princes Street.
Philip Hogg, Sales and Marketing Director for CALA Homes (East), said: “This is quite feasibly the most ambitious residential development built in Edinburgh for many a generation.
“After years of careful planning and construction we are beyond thrilled to finally be at a point where prospective buyers can step foot inside these homes and experience the spaces for themselves.
“There really is nothing quite like being able to get on site here – and we’re as certain as we can be that those in the market for a totally unique city apartment will not be disappointed when viewing either of the spectacular show apartments.”
The design of the two show apartments has been inspired not only by the building itself but its outstanding surroundings, led by multi-award-winning Alexander James Interiors.
The renowned interior designers have been recognised as one of the World’s Top 100 for three consecutive years in the Andrew Martin Review, regarded as the Oscars of the design world, and were a perfect fit for this unprecedented design project.
Stacey Sibley, Creative Director at Alexander James, said: “It has been a joy to work with CALA at this absolutely fantastic setting, and on such a unique building.
“The inspiration for the design came from the traditional architectural style of Edinburgh’s surrounding Georgian crescents – but with a very contemporary twist.”
Philip added: “These show apartments are exactly what we’d hoped for – the team at Alexander James have done a fantastic job, utilising the features and nuances of Richard Murphy’s incredible work.
“The design of each property, down to the last detail, complements the style of the wider Crescent development and uniquely incorporates the history of the surroundings.
“We’d encourage anyone interested in these apartments to make an appointment to view – they really are something special.”
The vast front lawn and panoramic views over Edinburgh’s cityscape and towards the Pentland Hills beyond, combined with private terraces and gardens to the tree-lined rear offer buyers an idyllic rural escape – whilst still being in the heart of the capital.
Priced from £950,000 to £1,925,000, The Crescent comprises some of the city’s most sought-after new residences.
Visit https://www.cala.co.uk/thecrescent to find out more, or to register your interest or to view more information on prices and availability.
