*Closing date - 12 noon, Wednesday 8 July 2015*
Description
This detached stone built period property, served by its own circular driveway, sits within beautiful landscaped grounds extending in total to just over one acre. Included within this gross site area lies the rear garden of approximately 0.43 acres. Neighbouring properties are residential and have been constructed during different time periods. The building was previously used as a residential child support centre, and as a result is currently adapted for this use. There are seven bedrooms arranged over ground and first floor with various WC, bathroom and shower room facilities. Ground level has the benefit of two principal rooms to the front, comprising a large bay windowed lounge, and large dining room. In addition, there are office areas, a large catering unit and various store rooms. There is also an outbuilding which formerly comprised a gym.
Planning
The property would lend itself to either conversion to residential use or possible care home/retirement living accommodation. As the property is a former Child Support Unit, the existing use classification of the subjects is termed Class 8 (Residential Institutions) under the Use Classes (Scotland) Order 1997. Change of use to residential may be acceptable, subject to planning permission. Despite its age and character, the building is not listed nor does it lie within a conservation area. The Planning Service has determined that the property is a well proportioned classical villa constructed in stone and of architectural merit and therefore worthy of retention. Copies of the Edinburgh City Local Plan are available on-line and at the Planning reception desk, City of Edinburgh Council, Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh EH8 8BG. Further guidance on acceptable uses is available from Elaine Campbell, Team Manager, West Area: Local Developments & Listed Buildings, Tel 0131 529 3612 or email: elaine.campbell@edinburgh.gov.uk
EPC
The property has been assessed and given an E rated Energy Performance Certificate.
Rates
NAV/RV: £19,900 (Residential CSU)
VAT
The property is not registered for VAT purposes and therefore VAT will not apply on the purchase price.
Viewing & Further Info
For more information on this property please contact: Robbie O’Donnell, Senior Estates Surveyor on 0131 529 6560, email: robbie.o’donnell@edinburgh.gov.uk / Frances Maddicott 0131 529 5828.
Location
The highly regarded area of Comiston lies approximately 2 miles south of Edinburgh city centre in an established residential area. The area is well served in terms of retail offer, with Tesco at Colinton Mains and Morrisons at nearby Hunters Tryst. There is also a more comprehensive retail location in Morningside Road, 15 mins walk north of the subjects. There are ample recreational facilities within the immediate area including the Braid Hills, and an excellent provision of primary schools. There is also an efficient public transport network serving this locale and access to the City bypass and M8/M9 motorway network is within easy reach.
Accommodation
Ground 202.27 First 155.14 Outbuilding 21.89 Total GIA 379.30 sq.m. (4,083 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 Council Solicitor may consider necessary to protect the Council’s interest. These may include reservations regarding minerals, services, etc and provisions regarding maintenance, insurance, uses, etc.
Offers
Offers are invited for the heritable interest, with the benefit of vacant possession. Offers must be submitted by the closing date (when set). It should be noted that the price stated in any offer will be deemed to be net of any relevant Section 75 contributions. A Clawback Agreement may be necessary depending on the structure of the offer. In order for the Council to assess and evaluate offers, bids must include: • Concept drawings including nature of intended use • Expected date for the Council to receive purchase price • Detailed timescales for purification of any suspensive conditions, and • Full supporting financial information confirming how both the purchase and any redevelopment will be financed.
Fees
The purchaser will pay the Council’s reasonably incurred legal costs, plus Corporate Property charge of 2.5% of the purchase price.