*Closing date - 12 noon, Wednesday 10 August 2016*
Former public convenience - The property sits in a prominent seafront position and consists of block walls and a pitched slate covered roof. It forms part of a larger
building, which operates as a pumping station, which was constructed in the 1980s.
Location
The property is located on northern side of Musselburgh Road at the eastern end of Joppa Promenade. Joppa is a residential suburb to the east of Portobello. Musselburgh Road is a major bus route with a journey time to central Edinburgh of approximately 15 minutes.
Accommodation
The property extends to a gross internal area of approximately 83.16 sq m (895 sq ft)
Planning - The site lies within the urban area as identified in the Edinburgh City Local Plan. It is also adjacent to the Portobello Conservation Area. Given the adjoining pumping station, it is suggested that an appropriate commercial conversion would be supported. The site does not lend itself favourably for residential use.
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 Risk and Compliance 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 addition 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. (Corporate Property Costs are, subject to a minimum of £XXX plus VAT).
Submissions - Offers are invited for the heritable interest, with the benefit of vacant possession. Offers must be submitted by the closing date (once set). In order for the Council to assess and evaluate offers, bids must include:
- Proposed price
- Expected date for the Council to receive the purchase price
- Any conditions of purchase along with dates for purification
- Confirmation of funding for purchase and development costs
- Details of development proposals including indicative layout drawings