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The first luxury apartments at the former Boroughmuir High School have now hit the market.

CALA Homes (East), who are behind the project, say the restoration of the old B-listed building will see cosmopolitan "loft-style" living brought to Edinburgh's Southside.

They add that the main focal point of the homes is the open-plan living space while most apartments come with double-height ceilings, sliding doors sash and case windows, and quirky mezzanine bedrooms which overlook the living areas.

Two properties are available for a spring move-in date – both are three bedroom apartments with prices starting from £665,000. An on-site sales office is expected to be in place from April.

A total of 87 one, two, three and four bedroom apartments are being created at the old school with 98 parking spaces, 200 cycle spaces and electric vehicle charging points.

Two internal courtyards will be created with a series of walkways leading to apartments and different areas within the development.

Philip Hogg, sales and marketing director with CALA Homes (East) said: "As with all the restorations we undertake, we want to ensure that we preserve as much of the original character of the building as possible.

"At the same time, we're attuned to the needs and desires of modern living.

"We feel that we've struck a great balance at Boroughmuir. The mezzanine layout means that we make full use of the space at hand while ensuring the living space is open and airy."

He added: "The initial launch of these select apartments offers a great opportunity for buyers to get the first foot in the door at what is going to be an unbelievable development."

The school building, at 26 Viewforth, was built in 1913 by Scottish architect John Alexander Carfrae. It remained home to pupils and teachers in the area up until 2018 when they moved to the new school located nearby.

Edinburgh Live reported last year how a series of photographs shared by Boroughmuir School Former Pupils Association on Facebook showed the interior of the building for the final time before the new homes were developed.

For more information on the new homes, visit the Cala Homes website.