The site comprises a cleared serviced site of approximately 0.15 hectares (0.37 acres). The site is generally triangular shaped and has recently been cleared of four houses and a garage. It is bounded on the Eastern and Western sides by former railway lines radiating out from a former junction to the South side of the site, now public footpaths, situated atop steep embankments.
To the North are single storey residential dwellings with Groathill Road South passing at the North Eastern corner of the site; at a point where the road passes under a bridge carrying the public footpath over. The site is generally flat at the foot of the embankments; however, the ground level of the nearest dwelling, to the north, stands approximately four meters above the site level.
Location
The site is located on Groathill Road South in the Craigleith area of Edinburgh. Edinburgh City Centre is approximately two miles by road and Craigleith Retail Park lies within close walking distance of the site. The local area provides a range of facilities including primary and secondary schools, restaurants, financial services and medical services. Craigleith Retail Park provides a range of national retailers and Sainsbury’s supermarket. Edinburgh provides a wide range of sporting and leisure activities and the site benefits from close proximity to a number of golf and sports clubs. The area benefits from excellent road and public transport links and is unlikely to be far from any service.
Terms
Planning
The site benefits from detailed planning permission for the erection of five townhouses, six flats and car parking (Ref: 08/01117/FUL). The application is not subject to any Section 75 Agreement, no affordable housing is required on the site and there is sufficient capacity at nearby schools to cater for the proposal, however, the developer will have to enter into a suitable legal agreement to contribute the sum of £XXX towards Tram line 1 in accordance with the approved Tram Developer Contributions report. (In light of the changes to the tram line since the planning consent was granted, this contribution may be negotiated).
The application is subject to a small number of standard conditions including a site survey to establish any site contamination, risks etc. While a full survey has not been carried out, the site has passed an Enviroscreen Site Check which can be made available to interested parties. It is intended that the purchaser of the site will be responsible for the Tram contribution and for satisfying any planning conditions. Access to further details and plans relating to the consents are available online at The City of Edinburgh Planning and Building Standards Portal (http://citydev-portal.edinburgh.gov.uk) and further technical information, including details of the Enviroscreen Site Check, are available from the sole selling agents.
Services
We understand from Scottish Water that capacity exists for mains water and drainage sufficient for the proposed development. We understand there is existing electricity and gas supply laid to the subjects sufficient for the proposed development. A detailed plan of services is available to interested parties.
Price
Offers around £XXX are invited for our clients’ heritable interest in the subjects. Our clients are not bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer.
VAT
Any intending purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the instance of VAT in any transaction.
Specification
• Detailed Planning Permission for eleven residential units
• Excellent access to Edinburgh City Centre
• Attractive and private location
• Site served by existing mains supplies
• Cleared site ready for development