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3 bedroom flat for sale

Donaldson Drive, Edinburgh, EH12
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Flat
3 bed
3 bath
EPC rating: C*
355 sq ft / 33 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band H
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 reception rooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Lift
  • Communal Garden
  • Concierge
  • Parking
  • Penthouse
  • Restored
  • Roof Terrace
This is an exquisite penthouse apartment boasting an impressive private terrace space, positioned across three levels and with beautiful original features. The terrace, located on the third floor, has views of the iconic domes and Donaldson's turrets. On this level there also sits the third bedroom with ensuite shower room and storeroom.

The heart of this penthouse is its south-facing sitting room, drenched in natural light and showcasing panoramic views stretching from Edinburgh to the Pentland Hills. The kitchen and dining area exudes elegance with stunning views of Edinburgh Castle and is equipped with Corian worktops and luxurious oak flooring, complemented by a well-appointed utility room.

The spacious principal bedroom features a dressing area and luxurious en suite with a shower. The second bedroom benefits from a proximate stylish bathroom. There is also ample storage on this level.

Ascend to the rooftop via a spiral staircase to discover exclusive rooftop access, offering a unique perspective of the cityscape.

Complete with two secure underground parking spaces, this penthouse also grants access to various communal areas.

• Penthouse apartment
• Three bedrooms
• Three bathrooms
• Private terrace space
• Impressive views
• Two allocated parking spaces (one EV)
• Access to several communal spaces


Donaldson Drive is located in the heart of the West End within walking distance of the main commercial and retail areas such as Princes Street and George Street. The West End is host to many of the city's fashionable boutiques, bars and restaurants and cosmopolitan Stockbridge is also nearby, which is easily accessible via the Water of Leith walkway. The apartment is well situated for the local recreational facilities of the Drumsheugh Private Swimming Baths, the Edinburgh Sports Club and the Modern and Dean Art Galleries.

The property is also conveniently placed to access to many of Edinburgh's excellent state and private schools. St. George's School for Girls, Stewart Melville College, Fettes College and the Edinburgh Academy are all within a short distance. The recently renovated Haymarket train station and access to the new tram network are both within walking distance, the latter providing an efficient service to Edinburgh Airport whilst the new City Centre West to East Cycle Link is accessible from outside the grounds.

Places of interest

    The Knight Frank Edinburgh office handles residential property for sale in the City of Edinburgh and throughout rural Scotland. We have a wealth of experience in dealing with the sale of properties in Edinburgh’s New Town (EH3), Murrayfield (EH12) and the south side of the city (EH9 & EH10). In rural Scotland, we have a great presence in Perthshire, the Lothians, Fife, the Scottish Borders, Argyll and Angus. Our experienced team of estate agents in Edinburgh offer some of the most sought after houses, flats, estates and farms for sale in Scotland. Our Edinburgh city team have a strong track record for the sale of houses and flats throughout the city, notably properties for sale in New Town, Murrayfield and the south side of Edinburgh. Throughout wider Scotland, our country houses, farms and estates team have overseen some of the most prestigious sales in the country, offering properties for sale in East Lothian, West Lothian, Fife, Perthshire, Stirlingshire, the Scottish Borders, Northumberland, Cumbria, Argyll, Lanarkshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Inverness-shire and the Highlands.

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on December 21, 2022

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    Mobile phone signal availability and predicted strength: obtained from Ofcom on January 30, 2023

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    Amber: Two bars, may experience problems with connectivity
    Green: Three bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web services
    Enhanced: Full bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services

    Energy Performance data and Internal floor area: obtained on March 26, 2021 from The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

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