*Closing date for offers - 12 noon, Wednesday 10 June 2015*
Description
Seaview Hostel was constructed circa 1970 and comprises an L-shaped, brick built respite home and grounds. Externally the building is dry-dash rendered with a base course of facing brickwork to the perimeter of the building the roof is pitched overlaid with concrete tiles. The topography of the site slopes from the high point at the south down to the north. This provides excellent views towards the Forth Estuary and Fife beyond. The accommodation is split with the two storey portion to the front housing the bedrooms and office space and a single storey level housing the communal areas at the rear. Heating is provided by a gas boiler located in the store which feeds wall mounted radiators. Domestic hot water is provided by the gas fired boiler and stored within insulated storage tanks, which distribute water throughout the building no services have been tested.
Garage and Parking Facilities
Garage, bin store and storage shed are located on the east most boundary. Approximately 3 car parking spaces available to the front of the building with free on street parking available.
Rates
The property, Lothian Valuation reference 140S18948, is assessed at Rateable Value £XXX with effect from 1/4/2010.
EPC
The energy performance certificate (EPC) for the property has a rating of G. A copy of the certificate is available upon request.
Asbestos
A copy of the Asbestos Register Report is available upon request.
Planning
The former use of the building was a respite centre which is a Class 8 use type: Residential Institutions. Planning permission is required for change of use to any other class including residential. It is likely a change of use to residential would be acceptable in planning terms. All development proposals should not adversely affect neighbouring residential amenity and meet the standards in the Design guideline with regard to residential amenity. The baseline position on site is not in keeping with the spatial pattern or density of the area and as such this provides an opportunity to redevelop the site. The development proposal should take some cognisance from the surrounding area. Future owners of the site will be afforded a high amenity owing to the outlook to the North and private amenity space available within the site. For further advice on the acceptability of uses for the redevelopment of the site, please contact the Planning Department, Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh EH8 8BG on 0131 200 2000 or emailed at planning@edinburgh.gov.uk, http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/20069/local_plans_and_guidelines
Contact/Viewing
For more information or to arrange a viewing of the premises please contact: Debbie Scott, Estates Surveyor 0131 529 5928, debbie.scott@edinburgh.gov.uk or alternatively Frances Maddicott, Property Assistant 0131 529 5828, frances.maddicott@edinburgh.gov.uk.
Location
The former Seaview Hostel is situated on the East side of the City of Edinburgh within the popular burgh of Joppa. The property is approximately 4.8 miles east of the City Centre with the beach front promenade within a 5 minute walk. The direct surrounding use type is predominantly low rise residential properties. The property was formerly a children’s respite care centre. The property is located in the beautiful Joppa district of Edinburgh with views over the Forth Estuary to Fife. The location provides easy access to the City Bypass linking either south to the A1 or North on the A720. Brunstane train station is approximately 1 mile to the east of the property. Regular bus services operate to and from the City Centre from nearby Joppa Road. Joppa provides local shops with more extensive amenities found on Portobello High Street, superstores available at Fort Kinnaird within a short 2 mile drive.
Accommodation
Approximate -site area 0.174 hectare (0.430 acre)
Approximate gross internal area 535 sq m (5758 sq ft)
Terms
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.
Fees
In additions to the sale price, the purchaser will be expected to pay the Council’s reasonably incurred legal costs plus Corporate Property costs of 2.5% of the purchase price
Offers
Offers are invited for the heritable interest of the property with the benefit of vacant possession.
Purchaser’s Development Proposals
Offers should include the following:
• Headline Price
• Schedule of abnormal costs, if abnormal costs are to be deducted from the purchase price the offer should contain a minimum purchase price
• Proposed timescale for acquisition / development
• Conditions of purchase
• Confirmation of funding
• Any developments / renovation proposals with indicative layout drawings.