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Where history meets modernity
SET to become one of Edinburgh’s most prestigious addresses, Craighouse is a planned new community being forged by awardwinning Quartermile Developments on one of Edinburgh’s historic sites. Located off Craighouse Road, residents will have access to 52 acres of wood and parkland in addition to landscaped gardens, while the choice of properties spans new build apartments and townhouses and conversions within the magnificent historic buildings set on Craiglockhart Hill – with breathtaking views over Edinburgh to the Firth of Forth.
The oldest building on the estate is Old Craig, a 16th century house – the remaining conversion properties were designed by Scots architect Sydney Mitchell in 1889 in a French Renaissance style that displays a level of flamboyance seldom seen, their every surface adorned with rich architectural details – none more so than New Craig, the largest and most decorative of all where the centrepiece is the Great Hall, a spectacular space with oak panelling and a decorated plaster ceiling that will be preserved as a social space.
In every case the specification is exacting – bespoke kitchens and bathroom, integral wardrobes, oak flooring, and lifts to all floors.
With Rettie already recording 20 sales, competition is likely to be high for the remaining properties,where prices range from £525,000 to £945,000.
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