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1A Royal Terrace Gardens
1A Royal Terrace Gardens
Royal Terrace Gardens House
1A Royal Terrace Gardens, Edinburgh
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Description
An appropriate commercial use, sympathetic to the
building’s history, is now sought for this Listed cottage.
Previously used as a single dwelling house, the building
requires internal upgrading. Planning permission for a
change of use to a commercial café / restaurant has
been obtained (Ref: 09/02840/FUL), however suitable
alternative uses may be considered subject to planning
consent. Any proposed use must be considered
appropriate to the location as a city centre park and its
context within the community.
History of the Area and Listed Building Details
The cottage was listed by Historic Scotland in 1974 as
Category B (Group Category A). Part of the Calton A‐Group, the cottage was listed as a good, distinctive, example
of William Playfair´s smaller scale designs. Royal Terrace Gardens were laid out in 1831 by the Heriot´s Hospital
Trust which still owns the land between Royal Terrace Gardens and London Road. William Playfair was
commissioned to design the Royal Terrace Gardens House in 1896 as a cottage providing accommodation for a
resident gardener. Further details on the history of the area and the building are shown in the Appendix.
Location
The subject is situated within the grounds of Royal Terrace Gardens (also known as London Road Gardens). It is
ideally located a short distance to the east of Edinburgh's City Centre, making it extremely accessible by foot and
bus. The Playhouse Theatre and Omni Centre are only a short walk away, as are a wide variety of local
amenities on Leith Walk and Elm Row. For transport links, the property is within walking distance of Waverley
Train Station and St Andrews Square Bus Station.
Description
The cottage is a near‐symmetrical, classical, L‐plan, single storey 3‐bay sandstone cottage with timber sash and
case windows
Accommodation
The property comprises two main reception rooms, a
storeroom, kitchen and bathroom.
Room 1 3.70 m x 4.88 m
Room 2 3.67 m x 3.45 m
Room 3 3.46 m x 2.20 m (reducing to 1.34 m)
Kitchen 2.12 m x 2.73 m
Bathroom 2.40 m x 1.84 m
The cottage benefits from mature gardens to the front
and rear of the property. Parking on site is not available
however there is pay and display parking on London Rd.
Planning
Although a change of use from residential to café/restaurant (subject to conditions) has been obtained recently, it
has not been altered internally since it was last used for residential purposes. Alternative uses may be
considered. Listed Building Consent must be obtained for any alterations to the building.
Applicants must satisfy themselves as to any planning requirements related to their proposed use by contacting
the Head of Planning within City Development at 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh EH8 8BG or 0131 529 3571.
Services
Mains drainage, water and electricity are installed and all charges for such services will be the responsibility of the
tenant.
Rateable Value
The property is currently shown in the Council Tax List as Band E. However, it is likely that the Assessor will re‐
assess the property and enter it in the Non‐Domestic
Valuation Roll when a change of use is obtained and
adaptation works are carried out.
The applicants will be responsible for advising the
Assessor of any alterations. Further details can be
obtained from the Assessor on 0131 344 2500 or
www.saa.gov.uk.
Terms
The property will be offered on a full repairing and
insuring (FRI) sub‐lease for a maximum 25‐year term with
rent reviews at five yearly intervals. The cottage forms
part of a larger lease from George Heriot’s Trust and the
Council has obtained consent for a sub‐lease to a suitable
tenant.
The Council will insure the building and the premium will
be recoverable from the tenant, who will be responsible for arranging contents and public liability insurances.
Rent
Rental offers are invited.
Viewing and Further Information
More pictures of the property can be viewed at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60365340@N03/sets/72157626104109693/
A viewing appointment can be made with either
Julia McVean on 0131 529 4320 / julia.mcvean@edinburgh.gov.uk
or Thuso Selelo on 0131 529 5952 / thuso.selelo@edinburgh.gov.uk
Fees
The ingoing tenant will be responsible for the Council’s legal fees and reasonable expenses in connection with the
transaction. In addition, the tenant will be responsible for the Council’s Corporate Property costs of 10% of the
first year’s full rent.
Submitting an Offer
1) Notes of interest should be registered with the Council Surveyor using the contact details listed in order that
the parties may be advised of a closing date.
2) When a closing date is set, offers must be received by 12 noon on that day.
3) All offers must be submitted in an offer envelope, available from this Department upon request.
4) All offers should be sent to the Director of City Development, The City of Edinburgh Council, Waverley Court, 4
East Market Street, Edinburgh EH8 8BG.
5) Offers received by post will be acknowledged.
6) Offers delivered by hand must be passed to a member of City Development staff and a receipt obtained.
7) Offers received by electronic/fax or e‐mail will not be accepted.
8) Offers must be submitted in accordance with the above instructions and include development proposals.
Failure to do so will result in offers being declared void.
9) The Council does not bind itself to accept the highest or any offer.
10) Prior to submitting an offer you are strongly recommended to take appropriate professional advice.
11) The property will be leased to include any conditions which the Council’s Head of Legal & Administrative
Services considers necessary to protect the Council’s interest.
These particulars do not form part of any contract and none of the statements contained in them regarding the property is to be relied on as a statement or representation
of fact. Any intending purchasers must satisfy themselves, by inspection or otherwise, as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. In
accordance with the terms of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995, these particulars are neither intended to create nor to be relied upon as creating any
contractual relationship or commitment. Any contract shall only be entered into by way of an exchange of missives between respective solicitors.