The Art of Luxury Issue 37 2019 | Page 7

RESIDENCY & ESTATES As well as its visionary architecture, the development has a prized location nestled to the private rear of the capital’s iconic 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 the heart of Princes Street. 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. “Crescent-shaped streets allowed designers to create open spaces and gardens within cities, so a natural palette of colours was a huge influence in the design.” Designed by Richard Murphy OBE, the architecture of The Crescent has been directly influenced by Edinburgh’s famous Georgian crescents, with the show apartments boasting the open views and innovative design features this classic style affords. Paired with an impressive glass façade are generous flowing spaces, enhanced height living areas and dynamic levels and with each apartment offering a dual-aspect living arrangement, The Crescent uniquely combines classic design with modern style. 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 www.cala.co.uk/thecrescent to register your interest or to view more information on prices and availability. Issue 37 2019 The Art of Luxury 7