Call Now Open Menu Send Enquiry 0131 610 6000 Download Brochure Book a Visit Properties at The Playfair at Donaldson’s Edinburgh 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments for sale in Edinburgh City Centre Prices from £415,000 Gold Winner - Best Apartment Scheme WhatHouse? 2021 Awards Overview Available Homes History Location Sitemap Gallery Facilities Enquire The Playfair at Donaldson’s is an outstanding building of palatial elegance, located on the western boundary of the Edinburgh World Heritage Site. With its majestic character and architectural heritage, The Playfair at Donaldson’s is recognised as one of the most important landmark buildings in the city. The Category A listed Playfair building includes a collection of apartments designed to provide fantastic panoramic views across Edinburgh, the Pentland Hills, the sweeping lawns and the attractive internal courtyard. The contemporary apartments provide a striking contrast to the building’s exterior. Properties boast impressive proportions and natural light is optimised through the iconic period windows, ranging from beautiful mezzanine apartments boasting full-height feature windows, to exquisite penthouses and three breath-taking chapel apartments, this wonderful collection of apartments offers a home to suit every lifestyle. Residents enjoy exclusive access to The Playfair’s concierge service and several communal spaces, including the boutique Club Room and Chapel Room, where neighbours can meet, work or relax and unwind. As well as the internal courtyard which has been beautifully landscaped and provides a haven in the heart of Edinburgh city centre. Every home is sold with secure underground parking and a total of 16 acres of parkland to enjoy. Last Chance To Buy – Conversion Homes Ready To Move Into ENQUIRE TODAY DOWNLOAD BROCHURE SPECIFICATION Available at The Playfair at Donaldson’s COURTYARD VIEWS 86 The Playfair Donaldson’s (F28) £545,000 2 First Floor 911 Sq. Ft NEWLY RELEASED 78 The Playfair Donaldson’s (F33) £415,000 1 First Floor 630 Sq. Ft LIGHT-FILLED INTERIORS 38 The Playfair Donaldson’s (G30) £440,000 1 Ground Floor VIEW ALL PROPERTIES Previous Kitchens Contemporary linear kitchens from Ballerina Corian worktops and upstands. Glass splashbacks behind hobs Integrated appliances from Siemens including: single oven, combi microwave oven (to most apartments), extractor hood, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and induction hob. Three bedroom apartments also benefit from a wine cooler and warming drawer Next Register Your Interest Just leave your email and we'll keep you up to date with new properties, offers and information at The Playfair at Donaldson's. History of The Playfair at Donaldson’s, Edinburgh The long history of Donaldson’s began in 1830, when newspaper editor James Donaldson bequeathed his estate to build an orphanage for boys and girls. Renowned Edinburgh architect William Henry Playfair was tasked with turning Donaldson’s vision into reality, having won a design ‘competition’. FIND OUT MORE The Playfair, Donaldson's Location Sales Suite Food & Drink Shopping Education Leisure Transport The Playfair, Donaldson’s West Coates Edinburgh Edinburgh EH12 5FA DIRECTIONS CALL 0131 610 6000 Our Sales Suite is open, Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5pm. Contact the team to book your appointment. I have been very impressed with the care which has been taken by City & Country to preserve the original features of the building, and the service from the sales and after sales teams has been great, exactly what you would expect in a development of this calibre. Now I am looking forward to settling in to my new flat and having new neighbours to pass the time of day with. If I want to go into town the bus stop is only a short stroll away, but there are shops, a medical centre and supermarkets not too far away either. James Miller Resident at The Playfair, Donaldson's George Clarke Visits The Playfair at Donaldson's Brochures The Playfair at Donaldson's Brochure DOWNLOAD BROCHURE Corporate Brochure CLICK HERE The Playfair at Donaldson's Concierge Service The on-site concierge provides residents with peace of mind and is on hand to assist with daily tasks. Private Courtyard The central courtyard retains much of the simplicity and geometry shown within the historic layout – following the concentric paving lines originally drawn by Playfair himself. 16 Acres of Private Parkland Residents of Donaldson’s enjoy 16 acres of private parkland. Clipped box hedging and parterres add a formal arrangement whilst balustrade terraces, sweeping lawns and mature trees provide a tranquil landscape in the heart of the city. Boutique Communal Spaces Two boutique communal rooms can be found within the iconic building, one within the original chapel and the other adjacent. Residents can unwind in The Club Room with a refreshment and enjoying beautiful views onto the central courtyard. SEE FULL SCREEN 16 Acres of Private Parkland City Centre Concierge Service Allocated Parking Dog Friendly High Speed Internet Buying with Us Buying a new house can be a daunting prospect but our simple guide and friendly Sales Team will help you through the purchasing process. STEP BY STEP GUIDE Donaldson’s is the perfect city centre home for the Pritchard’s “The redevelopment of Donaldson’s has been a bit of an Edinburgh legend for some time. It’s such an iconic building and it’s been much anticipated. Buildings like this become part of the DNA of a city. It’s so important to protect them and it would have been a huge shame to have let the building fall into disrepair. Seeing it restored to such a high standard is magnificent.” Gallery Filter Interior Images Exterior Images Videos LOAD MORE Contact Us Call 0131 610 6000 Request a Private Viewing Use the calendar below to request an appointment at The Playfair, Donaldson’s November 2021 SU MO TU WE TH FR SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 25/11/2021 11:0012:0014:0015:0016:00 NEXT A warm Scottish welcome awaits you at The Playfair, Donaldson’s. Located in Edinburgh’s historical West End. We will take you on a personal tour of this iconic building, highlighting our history and outstanding work achieved. We are proud to present this prestigious conversion project as your next home. 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