*Closing date - 12 noon, Tuesday 3 September 2013*
Description
The main part of the former school complex comprises a two storey L shaped building fronting McLeod Street. Built in 1910, this building is of brick and sandstone construction with a pitched slate roof. Several other buildings and extensions have been added since that time raising the total gross internal area of 8,628 sq. m (92,871 sq. ft). The site is primarily square and level and extends to 1.53 hectares (3.78 acres).
Planning
The site lies within the Control of Major Accident Hazard (COMAH) inner zone consultation distance for the North British Distillery. Works carried out as part of recent developments may have affected the extent of the zones. This can be explored further with the Health and Safety Executive. The effect of the COMAH is that development of the site is likely to be restricted to office, business and storage uses of an appropriate scale and character. This includes classes 4, 5 and 6 of the Use Classes Order and there will be limitations on the number of floors and employees within a building.
In addition, the buildings are category B listed buildings. Listed Building Officers have indicated that the primary building of interest is the main L shaped building fronting McLeod Street which will require to be maintained. Demolition of the other buildings on the site and the modern extensions to the main building may be acceptable.
In 2004, the Tynecastle Development Brief was prepared as supplementary planning guidance. Much of the brief remains relevant today and a copy can be found on the Council’s website www.edinburgh.gov.uk. Please be aware that the site no longer lies within the COMAH for Macfarlan Smith Ltd Further planning advice can be provided by Elaine Robertson, Principal Planner, Tel: 0131 529 3612, e.robertson@edinburgh.gov.uk
Rates
The Rateable Value for the current use is £133,750 set 1 April 2010.
Energy Performance Indicator
The Energy Performance Certificate for the property gives a rating of C.
Viewing and Further Information
For more information or to arrange a viewing of the premises, please contact: Lesley Turner on Tel: 0131 529 5954 or alternatively Frances Maddicott on Tel: 0131 529 5828.
Location
The property lies close to Gorgie Road, approximately two miles west of the city centre. Gorgie is a vibrant community with ample local amenities. Adjacent occupiers include Tynecastle Stadium, home to Heart of Midlothian Football Club, and the North British Distillery. The area is well served by public transport.
Accommodation
Approximate gross internal area 8,628sq.m (92,871 sq.ft),
Site Area 1.53 hectares (3.78 acres)
Terms
*Closing date - 12 noon, Tuesday 3 September 2013*
Terms
The property will be sold by way of disposition and associated Deed of Conditions containing such reservations, burdens and conditions as the Head of Legal and Administrative Services may consider necessary to protect the Council’s interest. These may include reservations regarding minerals, services, etc and provisions regarding maintenance, insurance, uses, etc. The sale documentation will also include overage and clawback provisions.
Offers
Offers are invited for the heritable interest of the property with the benefit of vacant possession.
Fees
The purchaser will be expected to pay the Council’s reasonably incurred legal costs as well as Corporate Property costs of 2% of the purchase price.