*Closing date - 12 noon, Friday 10 March 2017*
Excellent residential development opportunity in South West Edinburgh
Former Firrhill Stables, Colinton Road, Edinburgh
Location
The former stable block is located on Colinton Road, equidistant between Craiglockhart and Colinton, approximately four miles south west of the city centre. The property lies in a well established residential area with a number of nearby civic uses including Napier University Craiglockhart Campus, Merchants of Edinburgh Golf Course and Redford Barracks. The area is also well served with local amenities including shops and a supermarket within easy walking distance.
Description
The property comprises a former stable building constructed around the turn of the 20th century and latterly used as a store facility. The building is of traditional sandstone construction with a pitched slate roof. The accommodation is set out over two floors, with the upper level in the eaves of the property accessible via a ladder. The ground floor accommodation is laid out as two rooms.
Access and Maintenance
The property shares a common vehicular and pedestrian access with the neighbouring cottage. The purchaser together with neighbouring owner is responsible for the maintenance of the hardstanding and grassed areas included in the sale. The purchaser will also be responsible for a share of the costs relating to maintenance of the private access road.
Services
The water supply was previously connected to the neighbouring Day Centre. This has been disconnected and the purchaser will need to apply for a new connection to the public water network. The electricity supply has not been tested.
Accommodation
The approximate gross internal area is as follows: Ground: 52.09 sq m (560 sq ft)
Upper level: 52.09 sq m (560 sq ft)
Total: 104.18 sq m (1,120 sq ft)
Planning
Outline consent for change of use to a detached house was granted in 2016. The purchaser is required to submit an appropriate scheme in accordance with planning policy guidelines. For further information on planning matters, please contact: localdevelopments.west@edinburgh.gov.uk.
Energy Performance Certificate
The property has an EPC rating of D. A copy of the assessment is available on request.
Terms
The property will be sold by way of Disposition including such title conditions as the Head of Legal, Risk & Compliance may consider necessary to protect the Council’s interests. These may include development obligations, reservations regarding minerals and services, etc. and provisions regarding maintenance, insurance and uses, etc. A clawback agreement may be necessary depending on the structure of the offer. In particular, the property will be sold subject to a right of access to the nearby cottage and a right for them to park on a particular designated area. Further details relating to this can be provided on request.
Fees
The purchaser will be required to pay the Council’s reasonably incurred legal costs, plus Corporate Property costs of 2.5% of the purchase price.
Submissions
Offers are invited for the heritable interest of the property with the benefit of vacant possession, once a closing date has been set. In order for the Council to properly assess and evaluate offers, bids must include:
• Expected date for the Council to receive purchase price
• Any conditions of purchase along with dates for purification
• Confirmation of funding for purchase and conversion costs
• Details of conversion proposals including indicative layout drawings
Viewing and Further Information
For more information or to arrange a viewing of the premises please contact: Frances Maddicott, frances.maddicott@edinburgh.gov.uk/0131 529 5828.