Listed for £1,200,000
September 26, 2025
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Being set in beautifully maintained gardens and parkland for residents to enjoy the Playfair offers the perfect balance between prime location and tranquil setting. There is a central courtyard at the heart of the building, with paved terracing and bench seating where residents will sit and relax when the weather allows. The gardens surrounding the building include pristine lawns, box hedging, pathways and terracing. There are also two allocated parking spaces in the underground parking facility.
Donaldson Drive enjoys a prime position in Edinburgh's West End, within striking distance of the City's key commercial and retail hubs, including Princes Street and George Street. This vibrant area is home to an array of stylish boutiques, bars and restaurants, while the charming district of Stockbridge is also within easy reach via the scenic Water of Leith walkway.
For leisure and recreation, residents can take advantage of nearby amenities such as the Drumsheugh Private Swimming Baths, the Edinburgh Sports Club, and the renowned Modern and Dean Art Galleries. While Scotland rugby fans will be ideally placed with Murrayfield stadium not far away.
Families will appreciate the property's proximity to some of Edinburgh's top state and independent schools.
Transport links are excellent, with the recently upgraded Haymarket train station and the city's tram network both within walking distance. The tram provides a direct connection to Edinburgh Airport, while the newly developed City Centre West to East Cycle Link is conveniently accessible just outside the grounds.
EPC rating: Band B
Local Authority: City of Edinburgh
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage
Council Tax: Band H
Wayleaves and easements: the property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not
Tenure: Freehold