Exclusive Penthouse Show Home With Worldly Wise Attitude

Applecross launches the show home for the exclusive Barnton Avenue West development in Edinburgh

At £1.95 million the penthouse at 34 Barnton Avenue West, Edinburgh is one of the most expensive in Scotland.

The new show home for this exclusive development reveals how Applecross and its Edinburgh-based interior designers Zebrano have created a home to catch the eye of millionaire homebuyers.

With an internal floor area of 2,865 sq. ft, the huge 4-bedroom penthouse occupies the entire fourth floor of this niche development of nine apartments. Uninterrupted views of the neighbouring Royal Burgess Golf Course and the Pentland Hills can be best enjoyed from one of its three south facing terraces.

Located on the leafy and peaceful Barnton Avenue West – with no through traffic – the development is surrounded by similar uniquely designed properties which do not conform to any one style.

The target market for the property is well travelled international business people likely to be downsizing from a larger Edinburgh property or a more mature homebuyer looking for an Edinburgh apartment as a second or third home.

Emma Cross, Sales and Interiors Coordinator, Applecross, said: “The penthouse has a worldly, confident look, rather then being uber cool. It’s created for a buyer who has an appreciation of quality and design and all its subtleties. The result is a relaxed home with an understated sense of elegance and luxury but with selected designer pieces giving a stylish edge and an international feel.”

Interior Highlights:

The open plan design of the penthouse means that it is important to define the space clearly. The lounge is a relaxing space in organic earthy colours with an Andrew Martin sofa adding classic elegance and buffalo hide cushions bringing a touch of luxury. The space is brought to life by a a ‘chek’ table from Birmingham-based HB Furniture which supplies British contemporary furniture from a range of designers. Its cocobolo stripy veneered top adds warmth and interest to the space and its highly polished stainless steel base gives a contemporary twist.

A black Tanghin wall unit with distinctive handles from The Jan Cavelle Furniture Company brings a touch of the orient to the living space adding character and demonstrating how more traditional furniture looks equally at home here.

The feature fireplace provides a focal point in the living room area with under-floor heating creating consistent warmth without the need for radiators.

The dining space in the open plan kitchen is clearly defined by the dining room table and the newly launched and updated Phillipe Starck Victorian Ghost Chairs which are vibrantly coloured but still transparent. A large high gloss contemporary Nicholas sideboard from Jan Cavelle completes this space.

The internal finishes deliver the understated elegance demanded by clients at this end of the market. Walnut veneered doors in living areas are complimented by hard wood flooring and limestone-effect floor tiling within the kitchen and dining area.

Kitchens International has fitted the specially designed Poggenpohl kitchen. Adding interest to the breakfasting area are two striking British designed Milla chairs in a refined steal frame.

The master bedroom has striking blue and gold hydrangeas wall covering from Cole & Son’s new Fornasetti collection. The ‘Ortensia’ wall covering is designed from an original Fornasetti sketch which was discovered in Fornasetti’s archive collection. The master bedroom also has a fitted dressing area and provides access to the private terrace. The large ensuite has Duravit high gloss cupboards, Villeroy & Boch twin basins, bath and WC and a Hansgrohe Raindance Airjet shower.

The spacious second bedroom’s welcoming feel is due to the organic earthy palette of greens and browns. Accents of interest are provided by the cushions covered with hand-woven, retro patterned fabric from Larsen which brings a nostalgic subtle psychedelic look that homebuyers may identify with.

Bedroom three has a light and airy feel with stand out features including attractive walnut bedside cabinets from Jan Cavelle and an Aztec pattern headboard in Symphony Oyster from Larsen.

The south facing study, which provides access to a private terrace, has an elegant stripy wall covering from Elitis. The designers have hung the wall covering horizontally which create a more gentle, expansive effect.

The penthouse has a structured cabling platform providing data, TV, telephone and speaker points to all living areas that can be easily upgraded. Other high tech features include the programmable scene-setting ‘mood’ lighting in the sitting/dining room areas and the master bedroom.

A secure underground parking garage, accessed via a heated ramp, houses two allocated parking spaces for each apartment.

Lianne Bootland, Head of Sales at Applecross said: “34 Barnton Avenue West raises the bar amongst exclusive developments in Edinburgh. There is nothing quite like it on the market when it comes to design, specification and location and it offers an ideal solution to those seeking to downsize but without compromise.”

Apartments are available from £810,000 at 34 Barnton Avenue West. For further information call Applecross on 0845 430 2080 or www.applecross.co.uk/barntonavenuewest