The building is a converted school and has tonnes of charm and character. The building has been thoughtfully renovated with a very good eye to design and cohesion. The flats are nicely designed and have the same attention to detail, and the mezzanine/studio setup coupled with the large traditional windows is really an excellent design. The facilities are good (gym, common area, roof deck, garden) and well thought through in terms of design — we had limited use from much of these given the Covid lockdown, but that’s hardly the fault of the development. The building management was initially great, but standards have lowered an awful lot since we moved in — Covid was the original reason for much of the services being rolled back, but it seems to be more of an excuse than a genuine reason at this point. Generally we’ve been very happy with the flat itself and the building, but given the high rental cost and an assumption of commensurate facilities and management, less so with the overall value.

Kingsford Residence is one of the best equipped buildings I have lived in. While the flats are not huge, they are cleverly designed to make the most of every inch, and the decor is neutral and nice. The people who work at Kingsford are very friendly and maintenance is done quickly. There are also constant improvements to all shared amenities. Speaking of, the rooftop terrace, professionally equipped gym, and shared working spaces were all maintained to a high standard and are actually used by residents. Communication is good if there are any expected works/issues. Very regular cleaning, so the building was always in tip top shape. Would recommend to anyone!

The design of the building and the flats is smart and space efficient. Several clever features like the wet room toilet and shower combination, washer/dryer under the stairs, window between bathroom and kitchen for instance make the flat more comfortable and usable. The flat can get quite cold in the winter if the heating is not on, and this is due largely to the single glazed windows. This is something you have to deal with if you live in a listed building with original windows, and the flat is otherwise better than the average Edinburgh tenement at heating up and retaining heat.

The two standout upsides in terms of facilities to me are the rooftop terrace, as well as the gym. The former is nice to relax on when the weather is good (which it overwhelmingly is, side note), and the latter is well-equipped with a wide range of weights, a cable machine, squat/bench rack, treadmills, bikes, and more.
The interior has a nice spacious feeling to it, and I’m particularly fond of the high ceilings and large windows.