Baird House is an attractive stone property formerly in use as a social work office. The property dates back to 1888 when it was originally constructed as part of Gilmerton Estate.
Baird House was in office use for multiple years and remains in well-configured cellular rooms over the ground and first floors. The building currently benefits from two entry points, one by the car park to the north of the building and one by the garden to the southwest of the building. The building is constructed mainly of traditional stone. The roof is pitched with slates.
Externally, the boundary comprises a stone wall with two access points to Newtoft Street: a metal pedestrian gate and a drive-way access to the tarmacadam surfaced car park to the north of the property. There is also an outhouse situated on the south west of the site.
Location
Baird House is located in Gilmerton, a historic suburb located to the south east of Edinburgh. Gilmerton is situated approximately five miles south east of Edinburgh’s city centre, providing a peaceful residential area within easy reach of the capital’s urban area.
The suburb features a mix of architectural styles, ranging from traditional stone-built houses to more modern developments. Gilmerton’s streets are lined with picturesque cottages and well-maintained gardens.
The suburb is also home to several green spaces and parks, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and leisurely walks, including the nearby Drum Park.
Gilmerton benefits from excellent transportation links, with regular bus services connecting it to Edinburgh’s city centre and other parts of the city. There are a number of bus stops close to the site used by bus services 11, N11, 7, 29, 3, 400 Skylink and X29 bus routes. It is also located close to the City-Bypass.
The property is within the primary school catchment areas for St John Vinnery RC Primary School and Gilmerton Primary School. Secondary level education is provided at Holyrood RC High School and Liberton High School.
Accommodation
The total area of the site is approximately 0.2 ha / 0.5 acres.
The site is bounded by residential properties.
Approx Gross Internal Area:
Ground Floor = 2,093.04 sq ft / 194.45 sq m
First Floor = 1,845.47 sq ft / 171.45 sq m
Total = 3,938.51 sq ft / 365.9 sq m
Terms
Energy Performance Certificate - The EPC rating for this property is “C”.
Method of Sale - The Heritable Interest (Scottish equivalent to English Freehold) in the property is offered for sale. The property is offered for sale as a whole. Offers that are not subject to planning are preferred.
Parties should note interest with Savills in the first instance in order to be kept informed of any closing date set, arrange any viewings and receive further information.
Rateable Value - The total rateable value is currently £34,800.
Planning - Current Use Class: Office (Class 4).
The building previously had Planning Permission for six residential units within Baird House (ref: 15/05620/FUL). This consent has now expired.
A further planning application for 11 residential units (ref: 18/07879/FUL), which included 5 new build units and 6 conversion units, was submitted in 2018 and subsequently withdrawn.
Conservation Area: Gilmerton Conservation Area
Listed Status: Not listed
For further information on planning please contact City of Edinburgh Council’s Planning department at planning@edinburgh.gov.uk.
VAT - The building is not elected for VAT.
Price - We are seeking offers over £400,000 excluding VAT.
Specification
- Handsome stone property formerly in office accommodation.
- Building extends to approx. 3,939 sq ft (366 sq m) GIA over two storeys.
- Property set in generous grounds, including car parking, extending to approx. 0.5 acre / 0.2 ha
- Located within the popular residential area of Gilmerton, approx. 7 km / 4.5 miles from Edinburgh city centre.
- Potential for other uses including residential, children’s nursery, commercial and leisure, subject to necessary statutory consents
- Offers invited for whole