First Footers Step into New Life at The Crescent

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Husband and wife, Dr Amin and Mary Spillane at their new home at The Crescent by CALA Homes (East) in Scottish PR agency Photography

THE FIRST footers have now moved into the neighbourhood at Edinburgh’s newest upmarket development.

Husband and wife, Dr Amin and Mary Spillane, are the very first buyers to move into their new home at The Crescent by CALA Homes (East).

The couple sought to downsize from their five-bedroom family home in Dunfermline, also built by CALA, settling into a modern, two-bedroom apartment at The Crescent.

Dr Amin, a semi-retired doctor, and Mary, a retired nurse, chose this particular spot as they had been so pleased with the service they had received from CALA in 2002.

They said: “As we have family links to Ireland, we originally thought about relocating back there at this time in life.

“But we’d been aware of The Crescent development for a long time and finally visited it in August last year. After seeing the apartments for ourselves, we decided it really was the perfect spot.

“The design is very modern and the location is excellent – it’s got lots of green space but is still close to the city. You just won’t get anything else like it in Edinburgh.”

A bold and sweeping arc of 84 enhanced height, glass-fronted apartments, The Crescent is nestled to the private rear of Edinburgh’s iconic Donaldson’s estate, situated within the city’s celebrated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Husband and wife, Dr Amin and Mary Spillane at their new home at The Crescent by CALA Homes (East) in Scottish PR agency Photography

Just a mile west of Princes Street, the collection of apartments in this 18-acre estate offer buyers an idyllic rural escape whilst still being in the heart of the capital.

Haymarket train station is also just on the doorstep, as well as plenty of bus links both into and out of Edinburgh.

Dr Amin and Mary added: “We really can’t thank the team at CALA enough for their support and help throughout the process.

“You get to know everyone really well and they cannot do enough for you. They’re always so professional and helpful.

“Another huge draw for us was CALA’s Guaranteed Buyer scheme, which we didn’t actually use in the end but it’s still nice to know you have that added level of security when you’re looking to make a move.”

Currently available at The Crescent, CALA’s Guaranteed Buyer service is just one of a number of tailored incentives available on apartments at this stunning development.

Philip Hogg, Sales and Marketing Director with CALA Homes (East), said: “We’re delighted that The Crescent is living up to expectations, and that the service received is continually making lasting impressions on our customers.

Husband and wife, Dr Amin and Mary Spillane at their new home at The Crescent by CALA Homes (East) in Scottish PR agency Photography

“The Guaranteed Buyer scheme is a great option as it will ease any worries about selling your home, which can be a very stressful time.

“We like to think that offering these kinds of incentives at fantastic locations like The Crescent really helps to set our developments apart.”


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Designed by acclaimed architect Richard Murphy OBE, The Crescent comprises some of Edinburgh’s most sought-after new residences.

Priced from £950,000 to £1,925,000, a range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, duplexes and penthouses are available for sale.

Two show apartments are available to view daily. Visit https://www.cala.co.uk/the-crescent or call 0131 516 3018 to arrange a viewing or to find out more about the Guaranteed Buyer scheme.


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