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Office/Retail/Development Opportunity, 53 Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1LH

1,486 Sq Ft / Offices / Or Retail Use

For Sale

To Let

Available - Last updated: 10 December 2025

The property is arranged over first floor only.

The property also benefits from a store room at basement level which is shared with the residential property above. Additional info available on request. 

The premises would be suitable for retail or office use.

Location

The subject property is located towards the north of Frederick Street, occupying a first floor position, close to its junction with Thistle Street.

The property sits immediately adjacent to Cote, with other neighbouring occupiers including Rabble Bar & Restaurant, Greenwoods Cafe, Toni & Guy Hairdressing, Brora and Rosa’s Thai.  

Accommodation

Comprising the following approximate area:

GIA: 1,486 sq ft 138.1 sq m 

NIA: 932 sq ft 86.6 sq m

Terms

TERMS: The property is available for sale or on a new lease basis on terms to be agreed. 

PRICE: On application. 

RENT: Quoting rent on application. 

CAR PARKING: Potential to acquire 2 parking spaces located nearby by way of separate arrangement. 

PLANNING: The property currently benefits from Class 1A consent.

LISTED: The property is Category B Listed. 

BUSINESS RATES:

Rateable Value: £19,200
UBR 2025/26: £0.498
Rates Payable: £9,562 per annum

LEGAL COSTS: Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred during the transaction. For the avoidance of doubt the ingoing tenant will be responsible for Land & Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT), registration dues and any VAT payable thereon. 

EPC: Rated E. Full Energy Performance Certificate available upon request. 

Specification

  • Edinburgh is one of the strongest retailing centres in the UK with a catchment population of over 530,000 people.
  • Frederick Street forms one of the primary links between Princes Street and Queen Street.
  • The subject property is located towards the north of Frederick Street, occupying a first floor position, close to its junction with Thistle Street.
  • The property sits immediately adjacent to Cote, with other neighbouring occupiers including Rabble Bar & Restaurant, Greenwoods Cafe, Toni & Guy Hairdressing, Brora and Rosa’s Thai.
  • The premises would be suitable for retail or office use. 

Property Quote Price(s)

DescriptionSale typeGuide pricePrice type
Available on application For Sale Freehold NA NA
Available on application To Let NA NA

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