The former Edinburgh Railwayman’s Social Club has been converted to create a commercial unit of 1,333 sq ft (123.84 sq m) finished to a very high standard incorporating suspended timber flooring, electrically operated Velux roof lights, electric panel heating, kitchen/tea prep area and reception with dedicated access. Shared access to a small, secure yard area is also incorporated.
In view of the quality of the refurbishment the unit is suitable for a wide variety of business uses including office accommodation, workshop/storage and distribution. The property may also be suitable for a range of leisure uses such as dance studio or martial arts school.
Location
Stanley Place is located in the Abbeyhill area of Edinburgh, approximately 2 miles to the northeast of the city centre and adjacent to London Road, one of the principal arterial routes into the city providing excellent access to the City Centre to the north, the A1 and Edinburgh City Bypass to the east. The unit is well connected to Holyrood and the Old Town to the south. The proximity to London Road also offers excellent access to bus services connecting to all parts of the city.
Stanley Place is well served by local amenities with Meadowbank Shopping Centre approximately 2 minutes’ walk away where occupiers include Sainsbury’s, TK Maxx, M&S Outlet and KFC. Meadowbank Stadium and MacDonald’s Restaurant are also within close proximity.
Accommodation
The unit has been completely refurbished to a very high standard (Jan 2014). Externally, the traditional brick/block construction has been upgraded to incorporate additional insulation and finished with timber boarding under a pitched, tiled roof. Photovoltaic cells have been incorporated at roof level to assist with electricity generation. Additional UPVC double glazed windows have been created in the north and east elevations, while additional natural light is provided by way of electrically operated Velux roof light style windows.
Internally, the unit has been subdivided to create an open plan workshop/business space together with ancillary office/reception area, kitchen/tea prep facilities and accessible unisex WC. The walls have a painted plaster finish and flooring is sanded and varnished timber. Additional lighting is provided by way of four fluorescent strip lights.