A CONVERTED chapel in the Scottish capital has gone on sale for £1.1 million.
The property at the site of the former Donaldson's College in Edinburgh - now known as The Playfair at Donaldson's - is "designed for modern living" and has a dual-aspect, open plan kitchen, dining and living space with feature stained glass windows.
Developer City and Country described the home as "an outstanding apartment located in The Playfair’s chapel, offering exceptional and extensive living space and two superbly appointed bedroom suites".
It has an additional mezzanine living room, said to be "ideal to be used as a home office or separate family relaxation room".
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The apartment has a triple-height floor-to-ceiling stained glass bay window, under which a snug area has been created.
"The master bedroom is spacious with a dressing room, luxurious en suite shower room and a freestanding bath positioned within the turret. The second bedroom is bright and airy benefitting from a stylish shower-room with a double rain dance shower within the second turret," City and Country said.
"The spectacular apartment is designed for modern living," the develop added.
The overall building, built between 1842 and 1851, was designed by Enlightenment architect William Henry Playfair in the style of a Jacobean palace. Formerly Donaldson's Hospital, it was more the School for the Deaf.
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