AMA Homes - St Vincent Place

EDINBURGH NEW TOWN - THE VISION REALISED

www.ama-stvincentplace.co.uk

The year was 1828.

Finally, the renowned architect William H. Playfair saw his design for St Stephen’s Church take shape.

It had been a late addition to Edinburgh’s New Town, a project begun in 1776 to a plan by the 22 year old James Craig.

The New Town offered Edinburgh’s elite something unheard of – grand residences and neatly symmetrical streets, in stark contrast to the cramped medieval Old Town.

Twelve years after St Stephen’s Church opened its imposing doors, the New Town was complete. Well, almost complete.

Eighteen decades passed. Playfair’s tower – all 162 feet of it – dominated the Stockbridge skyline. However, the land to the east still remained undeveloped, the last original gap site in Edinburgh’s New Town.

St Vincent Place. 180 years in the making.

For over ten years we have worked to complete the jigsaw at the heart of the New Town.

We would have only one chance to get it right, from design through to planning and execution.

The weight of 180 years of history was upon us.

Our response? To the south of the site, a grand Georgian crescent, completing the line of Fettes Row. To the north, a bold modern statement – the perfect foil to St Stephen’s Church. And between, a landscaped pedestrian precinct linking Fettes Row with St Stephen’s Street.

Look beyond the local sandstone façades for the real detail. Georgian sized rooms – and windows.

Generous halls. Ensuite bathrooms. Lifts to all floors. Underground car parking.

However, the features tell only part of the story. The rest you will have to discover for yourself.

2

St Vincent Place is the last natural gap in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Expectations were high.

The original New Town plan shows Fettes Row flowing straight into St Stephen’s Street. Where they were to join, St Vincent Street would point south towards the castle, forming a “T” junction.

All that changed with St Stephen’s Church, which sits in the middle of the planned junction.

While a stunning landmark, it also posed a complicated planning problem – one the Georgians were unable to solve. How to complete the street plan given St Stephen’s placement and the dramatic contours of the ground?

The answer lies in a mix of modern engineering, traditional materials and daring yet sympathetic design.

Finally, the New Town will be complete.

ROYAL CIRCUS HERIOT ROW

5

South Georgian principles This is classic New Town architecture, with the gentle sweep of the crescent, sash and case windows and natural sandstone. Details matter - solid timber entrance doors give the property an immediate sense of weight and history.

The layout is conceived around two simple properties – light and space. The room heights immediately lend a feeling of grandeur, enhanced by the light from carefully placed windows.

Duplex apartments offer something even more remarkable, with double height living spaces.

These echo the grand first floor drawing rooms of Edinburgh’s town houses. The penthouse apartments offer not only space, but views of Fife to the north, and across the New Town to the city centre.

6

South Modern luxuries The front exterior is proudly Georgian, but the rear of this building is unashamedly modern.

The majority of apartments have a deck or a balcony – as well as full height windows to make the most of the south-facing aspect.

Stylish hardwood cladding adds warmth. And not a scrap of the exterior is spoiled by unsightly services such as vents and pipes. Instead, these are cleverly concealed to maintain the building’s architectural integrity.

9

North The North block of St Vincent Place was conceived as a counterpoint to St Stephen’s Church.

In fact, planners insisted on a contrast rather than a mere pastiche.

The result is a modern development which retains the proportions of traditional properties – while exploring the possibilities of new materials and finishes.

We think of it as a thoroughly modern building, built to the exacting standards of the Georgian era.

On the façade, glass adds drama and lets in vast amounts of light – through modern, aluminiumframed double glazing. High-tech rendering ensures the building’s good looks will last for many decades to come. Services are concealed behind a discreet architectural panel – preserving the building’s clean lines.

And inside, the space and light make you question if you are in a new building at all.

10

The specification We don’t have a typical formula. Except that all our homes are planned, designed and built to standards many other developers would consider extravagant.

In 2004 alone, two of our developments won Saltire awards – given by Scotland’s foremost cultural heritage organisation to housing developments of exceptional architectural quality. They represent just a fraction of the accolades we’ve received.

If that’s extravagant, we’re happy with the label.

13

The specification Impress

Enter

Natural – not reconstituted – stone sets the standard for

Marble-floored lobbies, carpeted stairs, locking letter boxes

St Vincent Place. Almost all the apartments have a south-facing

and secure storage areas, not to mention lifts to all floors and

balcony with an impressive view. Even the ventilation, extractors,

landscaped exterior spaces. At St Vincent Place, the effect is

boiler flues and expansion joints are carefully integrated into

complete – with luxury detailing from the moment you arrive.

the design.

Relax Park

You would expect a video entry system. You might not expect the

Private, allocated and secure. The parking arrangements certainly

high specification intruder and smoke alarms – or the secure

make a change from the daily scramble on the New Town streets.

fire exit and automatic smoke extraction system. Your safety is

Imagine – now you can transfer your shopping from the car

in good hands.

without stepping outside the building.

14

The specification

Create Georgian apartments usually mean small kitchens. We’re happy

Conceal

to break with tradition.

The first thing you notice, or rather don’t notice, is the under-

The impressive space is filled with Italian cabinets from Meson’s

floor heating. With no cumbersome radiators, there is more

K-System range – with fully integrated appliances from Neff and

space for living, and for arranging your furniture.

Siemens. That means everything from the cooker hood to the

Ugly cables can destroy the look of your apartment. That’s why

cappuccino maker.

we’ve pre-wired your home for a home computer network and

It is a perfect place to gather family and friends – complete with

audio in three rooms. There is even wiring for your plasma

your outdoor space opening up behind glass. This is the antithesis

television.

of the cramped Georgian kitchen.

Warm

Bathe

The attention to detail goes right down to the Corian mantelpiece

Enter the bathroom and your feet tell you the difference – with

and hearth, complete with remote control fire.

the distinctive feel of porcelain. And the shower rooms are far from the typical cramped cubicle. Think space, high quality fixtures and a dramatically curved glass screen.

Where did all this space come from? We insisted the buildings had extra depth to accommodate all the luxuries. There are simply no compromises.

17

Stockbridge is a village within a city. But it’s quite a village, and quite a city.

If you’re unfamiliar with the layout of Edinburgh, Stockbridge is less than five minutes’ walk from Princes Street, Edinburgh’s main thoroughfare.

However, the beauty of Stockbridge is that you hardly need to leave. Forget about impersonal High Street names. Think instead of specialist boutiques, cafés, restaurants, book dealers, food shops and wine merchants. You are in the heart of a thriving community.

Even the natural world has come to you, from the Botanic Gardens and Inverleith Park, to the Water of Leith Walkway.

For families, there is a wide choice of independent schools. These include Edinburgh Academy, Fettes College, St George’s School and Mary Erskine School.

Personal. Cosmopolitan. Classic. Vibrant. Stockbridge is a clash of adjectives, and a truly unique area within Edinburgh’s New Town.

18

Classic Search out the New Town for hidden and not-so-hidden gems.

UNICORN ANTIQUES DUNDAS STREET

20

Style Cutting edge Italian design.

Georgian reproductions.

Ethnic interiors.

The New Town has shops to match every taste.

INHOUSE HOWE STREET

21

Designer Stockbridge has a real sense of community – a magnet for creative people.

SERAP COUTURE ST STEPHEN STREET

22

Chic All the designer names you know.

And a few you’ll soon discover.

George Street boutiques, big department stores and more await you in the city centre.

CRUISE MENSWEAR GEORGE STREET

23

Daily Your life is here.

Along with every type of café, restaurant and bar to enjoy it in.

CIRCUS CAFÉ NORTH WEST CIRCUS PLACE

24

Bread Remember proper shops?

That’s what Stockbridge excels in.

Butchers, bakers, cheesemongers is this the New Town or the Left Bank?

HERBIE OF EDINBURGH RAEBURN PLACE

25

Mind From the National Galleries and Museums to private shows, there is plenty to inspire the muse.

AMBER ROOME CONTEMPORARY ART CUMBERLAND STREET

26

Body Watch the rugby.

Whizz along the cycle paths.

Even take in a tango lesson.

The New Town has activities to suit your pace.

DANCE FOR ALL ST STEPHEN STREET

27

Park The Botanic Gardens are amongst the finest in the world. Add in the Water of Leith Walkway and the country has come to you.

QUEEN STREET GARDENS

28

Ride Just minutes from Edinburgh Waverley – and on to Aberdeen, Newcastle, Inverness and London.

Even the airport is within easy reach.

WAVERLEY STATION

29

Absolute quality. It’s the guiding principle behind all our developments.

And quality is something we never compromise.

We choose the best sites. We commission exceptional architects, specify fine materials.

And we work with highly skilled craftspeople.

All of this effort is with one result in mind – a new home for people who demand the best.

31

www.ama-stvincentplace.co.uk

Find out more For further information or to arrange a viewing simply contact our sales team on 0131 226 1780.

15 Coates Crescent Edinburgh EH3 7AF T: +44(0)131 226 1780 F: +44(0)131 226 1730 E: enquiries@ama.co.uk www.ama-group.co.uk AMA (New Town) Ltd has a policy of continuous improvement and reserves the right to change the specification of the apartment types without notice.

It does not constitute or form any part of the contract.

Although every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of all the information given, the contents do not form part of any contract, or constitute a representation or warranty, and as such should be treated as a guide only. Details should be confirmed with the selling agent and the interested party is advised to consult their solicitor.

Please note that items specified in literature and show home may depict appliances, fittings and decorative finishes that do not form a part of the standard specification. The computer generated images and specification photographs are for illustrative purposes and are indicative only. External appearance may be subject to variation upon completion of the project.

The name “St Vincent Place� is the marketing name for the development, and is subject to approval by the relevant authorities.

32

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN TESCO SUPERSTORE INVERLEITH PARK FETTES COLLEGE

EAS ETT

TF

CANONMILLS

LA CE

ST

HER

MORAY PLACE

ENS

RD

T GA

REE

ST EEN

QU

CALTON HILL

N ST

E QUE

R GEO

T

EN S

QUE

T GE S

ST JAMES CENTRE

ST ANDREWS SQ

CITY CENTRE

WATER OF LEITH

HIGH

E

IDG

R IV B

E

RIDG

RGE

RD

ON ST

ER

M PL

THE EXCHANGE

ST

TH B

EDINBURGH CASTLE

L PA

TRUE COLOURS EDINBURGH

ROYAL SCOTTISH ACADEMY & NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND

GEO

DW

AN

PL

WAVERLEY STATION

ST

SOU

K

IC

IAN LOTH

SCOTTISH NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART

ST

PRINCES STREET GARDENS

UND MO

CES

PRIN

CES

PRIN THE

CHARLOTTE SQ

QU EE NS FE RR YS T

SH

ST

T CK S

GEO

ERI

D FRE

RGE

DEAN GALLERY

K

T

E ST

SCOTTISH NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY

OW IOT R

Y RD QUEENSFERR

W AL

ST

S DAS

HOW

WATER OF LEITH

N TO

DUN

T

CIRCUS

DANIEL STEWARTS & MELVILLE COLLEGE

NEW TOWN

NT S

ROYAL

GH

ST

INCE

ST

OU

H EP

BR

EN

ST V

STOCKBRIDGE

ES FETTW RO

H

N PLACE

IT

RAEBU R

T

S DAS

RD

OW

ON R

DERS

HEN

DUN

ANK

GLENOGLE SWIM CENTRE

HA MI LT ON P

AV

ELY B COM

GRANGE CRICKET CLUB

LE

ES

EDINBURGH ACADEMY EDINBURGH ACADEMICALS RUGBY CLUB

www.ama-stvincentplace.co.uk