The subjects comprise a corner retail unit arranged over ground and basement of a three storey and basement stone-built tenement. This category B-listed building is contained beneath a pitched and slated roof with an extension to the rear covered by a flat roof. The adjacent property is commercial in nature with residential to the upper floor serviced by a common stairwell located in the centre of the block.
Internally, the ground floor provides a front sales area, back sales and a bespoke glass framed staircase leading to the basement. The existing glass display cabinets are of bespoke design and may suit an ingoing occupier. The front shop benefits from a striking triple frontage whilst there are further window openings in the rear of the shop.
The basement provides functional space for an office, kitchenette and storage. Within the common stairwell there is a store cupboard.
Location
Thistle Street is located in the heart of Edinburgh’s UNESCO World Heritage New Town and comprises shops, restaurants, bars and residential dwellings.
The subjects are located on the south side of the street at the corner of Thistle Street South West Lane and bordered by Frederick Street to the west and Hanover Street to the east.
George Street and Princes Street are both within a short walk of the subjects with tram, bus connections and metered car parking available.
Nearby occupiers include The Bon Vivant, Fisher’s Restaurant, Café Marlayne, Thistle Street Bar and various other retailers.