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To Let

Royal Terrace Gardens House

ed1A Royal Terrace Gardens, Edinburgh

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 sui

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.

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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 / [email protected]

or Thuso Selelo on 0131 529 5952 / [email protected]

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.



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