BRUNTSFIELD HOUSE PRIME RESIDENTIAL / DEVELOPMENT / COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY

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1 BRUNTSFIELD HOUSE 6 Bruntsfield Terrace, Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, EH10 4EX PRIME RESIDENTIAL / DEVELOPMENT / COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY

2 NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Crown copyright licence number Savills (L&P) Limited. NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Crown copyright licence number Savills (L&P) Limited.

3 Bruntsfield House 6 Bruntsfield Terrace, Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, EH10 4EX Substantial classical villa with extensions set in grounds of approx 0.5 acre / 0.2 ha Currently in office use offering 5,812 sq ft NIA of accommodation Detailed planning permission approved for 3 conversion and 2 new build residential units Lot 1 - Single residential unit or residential conversion opportunity Lot 2 - New build residential development opportunity Whole site - Commercial use and / or residential development opportunity The Opportunity Bruntsfield House is a rare opportunity to acquire a prime development site in the heart of the vibrant area of Bruntsfield. The whole site benefits from full planning permission to develop 5 bespoke units including 3 conversion apartments within the main house and 2 new build townhouses within in the garden grounds. There is also potential to convert Bruntsfield House back to a single villa, subject to the necessary planning consents, and create a single bespoke newbuild plot within the grounds. Location The subjects are located in Bruntsfield, a well-regarded suburb within south Edinburgh, just approx. 1 mile / 1.5 km from Edinburgh city centre. Bruntsfield is an established residential location with a unique village feel created by the range of independent shops, bars, eateries and cafes located along Bruntsfield Road. The area s long-term popularity with homeowners is derived from its excellent local amenities, handsome Victorian properties and close proximity to the city centre, Morningside and the Meadows. Bruntsfield is renowned for its interesting selection of boutique shops with larger supermarkets also available locally - Waitrose, M&S Food and Tesco all within 1 km of the subjects. In addition, there is an excellent range of recreational facilities within or close to Bruntsfield including Bruntsfield Links / The Meadows, Fountainpark entertainment complex, the Dominion Cinema and King s / Church Hill Theatres. Bruntsfield Primary School, Boroughmuir High School, James Gillespie s High School and Napier University s Merchiston Campus are all within 500 metres of the subjects. George Watson s College independent school is situated on nearby Colinton Road around 1 km from the subjects. The site benefits from excellent transport links with regular local bus services available from within 100 metres. The A702 (Bruntsfield Road) also provides direct A-Road access north to the city centre and south to the Edinburgh City Bypass. The location is popular with commuters to Edinburgh city centre, the emerging Exchange District in nearby Fountainbridge / Tollcross and the University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh has excellent road infrastructure linked directly to the central belt motorway system. Railway stations at Waverley and Haymarket provide regular services to local stations, Glasgow and south to England. Edinburgh International Airport provides direct flights to destinations throughout the UK, Europe and beyond. Edinburgh is Scotland s Capital, a World Heritage Centre and internationally renowned tourist destination. The local / regional economy benefits from the city s role as a major administrative (Scottish Government / Parliament), business (insurance, financial services, banking) and educational (University of Edinburgh, Heriot Watt, Napier and Queen Margaret Universities) centre with a population of around 495,360 (NRS, mid-2011). Description The site for sale is located immediately south of Bruntsfield Links with frontage along Bruntsfield Terrace, around 50 metres east of Bruntsfield Road, and extends to an approximate area of 0.5 acre / 0.2 ha. Bruntsfield House, positioned to the north of the site, is a substantial grey sandstone two-storey classical villa. The property has a recessed addition dating from the 19th century to the outer left and a modern (1990s) 2-storey extension and large car park / significant garden ground to the rear. Floorplans of the existing accommodation, which is currently in office use, are available from the selling agents. Handsome tenement housing is positioned to the west of the site while to the east are substantial detached villas, with the neighbouring property to the east a children s nursery. To the south are further residential properties and Bruntsfield Medical Practice along Forbes Road. To the north of the site is Bruntsfield Links park which provides valuable green space within the city and includes a 36-hole pitch and putt golf course which is one of Scotland s oldest. An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is available from the selling agents upon request. Commercial Use The existing property, including extensions, is in commercial use comprising 5 office suites offering a total of 5,812 sq ft NIA of accommodation. The current tenants are on short term agreements with the exception of suite 6B which has a lease break in June The site provides the opportunity for continued commercial use and asset management of the current office space. Further commercial tenancy details are available from the selling agents.

4 Front of Bruntsfield House Existing office accommodation Rear of Bruntsfield House Rear grounds of Bruntsfield House Visual Image Proposals Planning Application 14/04949/FUL

5 Visual Image Proposals Planning Application 14/04949/FUL

6 Planning Detailed planning consent has been achieved at the site: Reference: 14/04949/FUL Date validated: 28/11/2014 Proposal: Change of use of existing villa from commercial offices to residential to create two flats and a three storey house (in existing side extension), demolition of rear office extension and erection of two new houses Status: Application Granted Decision Issued: 18/03/2015 Listed building consent has also been achieved at the site: Reference: 14/04949/LBC Date validated: 28/11/2014 Proposal: Alterations and conversion of existing villa from commercial offices to residential to create two flats and a three storey house (in existing side extension), demolition of rear office extension and erection of two new houses Status: Application Granted Decision Issued: 27/03/2015 Comment: The consents (above) provide planning approval for the change of use of the original Bruntsfield House into three residential units existing and proposed floorplans available from the selling agents. The three conversion units comprise: Unit 6a: Ground floor apartment - 2-bed (1 en-suite) with bathroom, kitchen / dining room and living room. Unit 6b: First floor apartment - 2-bed with bathroom, kitchen / dining room and living room. Unit 6c (within recessed extension to left of house): Ground / First / Second floor townhouse - 1-bed (en-suite) with bathroom, kitchen / dining room and living room. The permissions also allow the demolition of the modern office extension to the rear for replacement with two semi-detached dwelling houses. The new build dwellings consented are threestoreys with balconies to the rear at the second floor level. Two single-storey, double width garages with pitched roofs are located to the front of the dwellings and garden ground is located to the rear. The primary material is buff sandstone with sections of timber cladding to articulate the front and rear elevations. Grey metal cladding is also applied to sections of the side elevations. The dwelling roofs are finished in slate. The walls of the garages are timber clad and the roof finished in slate. Unit Approx. GIA sq ft Approx. GIA sq m 6a 1, b 1, c 1, New Build 1 2, New Build 2 2, Total 8, Access is from the north-west corner of the site and along the site s western boundary as per the existing situation. The access will serve three car parking spaces to the front of the villa and the garages and turning area to the rear of the site. Four car parking spaces are located in front of the garages servicing the new build properties. Further Planning Information The City of Edinburgh Local Development Plan was agreed by the Council in May 2015 and is due to be submitted to Scottish Ministers for adoption. Within the Plan the site has been designated within the Urban Area indicating that general development policies apply. Bruntsfield House is Category C listed (Historic Scotland Ref: 26873). The site is located within the Merchiston and Greenhill Conservation Area and is directly adjacent to the Marchmont, Meadows and Bruntsfield Conservation Area. Full planning documentation can be obtained by entering the planning / LBC reference into City of Edinburgh Council s search website: action=simple&searchtype=application For further information on planning City of Edinburgh Council can be contacted on planning@edinburgh.gov.uk / Proposed Site Plan Planning Application 14/04949/FUL Visual Image Proposals Planning Application 14/04949/FUL

7 Bedroom Proposed Second Floor Plan Living Dining Bedroom Store Store Kitchen Bath Living Bedroom Bathroom Proposed First Floor Plan Bathroom Kitchen/ Dining Kitchen/Dining Bedroom Store Kitchen Utility 6a 6b 6c 6c Living 6b 6a Bedroom Proposed Ground Floor Plan 6a & 6b Proposed new build floorplans and elevations Planning Application 14/04949/FUL Proposed Bruntsfield House renovation plans Planning Application 14/04949/FUL

8 Method of Sale The heritable interest (freehold) in the site is offered for sale. The site is offered in two lots or as a whole. Parties should note interest with Savills in the first instance in order to be kept informed of any closing date set and receive further information. Interviews for shortlisted parties may be required if further bid information is required and / or differentiation of initial bids submitted is needed. Strict timetables regarding agreed dates of entry will be observed. The owner reserves the right to sell the land without reference to any other party. An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is available from the selling agents upon request. Title Plan A title plan will be prepared which will become a taxative plan for sales purposes. Only indicative boundaries are provided and should not be relied upon. NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Crown copyright licence number Savills (L&P) Limited. Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Viewing Viewings are by appointment only. To access the site please contact the selling agents RC June Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Savills Wemyss House, 8 Wemyss Place Edinburgh, EH3 6DH T +44 (0) F +44 (0) Richard Cottingham rcottingham@savills.com +44 (0) Ben Brough bbrough@savills.com +44 (0) Peter Lyell plyell@savills.com +44 (0)