LONDON ROAD CHURCH AND HALLS, 1A EASTER ROAD, EDINBURGH, EH7 5PH THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND EAGLAIS NA H-ALBA OFFERS AROUND 590,000
DESCRIPTION Beautiful landmark Church and hall occupying a prominent corner location in the east of Edinburgh. This historic building dates back to the late 19th century and is of gothic design, with adjoining tudor style hall and offices. The property offers generous accommodation, split over three levels. The Sanctuary is spacious and airy, with a balcony on three sides above. There is also a bright and practical meeting hall which has potential to be used for a variety of purposes. There are a number of ancillary rooms on the ground floor including offices, kitchen, WCs and store rooms. Above the hall on one side are rooms formerly used as a caretaker s flat, and currently used as office space. At basement level there are three cellar rooms allowing for storage, and housing the gas boilers. ACCOMMODATION Main Church 370.23m² Hall & Offices 546.95m² Mezzanine 191.14m² First Floor Flat 100.80m² Basement 63.64m² Accumulating to 1,272.76m² LOCATION The Church is well located at the junction of London Road and Easter Road which are both major thoroughfares. Less than a mile to the east end of Princes Street, the site is ideally placed for easy access to all city centre amenities. Bus stops close by give rapid access to the centre and other parts of the city. There is an array of local shops and services on both London and Easter Roads, and the Meadowbank Centre and Stadium are just a short walk away.
PLANNING The Property is Category B* listed and falls within Class 10 of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997 and could, in addition to its current use, be used without the necessity of obtaining planning permission for change of use, as a crèche, day nursery, day centre, educational establishment, museum or public library. It has potential for a variety of other uses, subject to obtaining planning and listed building consents. Any interested parties are invited to discuss their proposals with the Planning Department of Edinburgh Council at 0131 529 3550 or planning@edinburgh.gov.uk. *Historic Scotland Ref: LB43494 LEASE TO TELEFONICA There is a 25 year lease on the church tower for a telecommunications mast producing rental income currently at 10,000 per annum exclusive of VAT. Further information is available from the selling agents on application. SERVICES The Church is served by mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Heating is provided through electric plug-in radiators and wall mounted gas central heating radiators. No warranty will be given regarding the heating. There is disabled access to both Church and Hall but not to the flat, and a mobility chairlift within the building. FIXTURES & FITTINGS The Sellers reserve the right to remove the ecclesiastical fixtures and fitting, including the war memorial. The Sellers will exercise reasonable care in the removal of these reserved items but will not be bound to make good any damage resulting from such removal. EPC RATING G DATE OF ENTRY Negotiable.
VIEWING By appointment with the Law Department on 0131 240 2263. OFFERS Offers around 590,000 are invited. Offers should be submitted in writing, through a Scottish solicitor, to:- Church of Scotland Law Department 121 George Street Edinburgh EH2 4YN Telephone 0131-240 2263 Fax 0131-240 2246 E-mail: properties@cofscotland.org.uk It is possible that a closing date for offers will be fixed and, to ensure that they receive intimation of this, prospective purchasers must formally intimate their interest in writing or by Email with the Law Department. As offers will require to be considered by one or more Church Committees, they should not be subject to short time limits for acceptance. The sellers do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any of the offers they receive. Whilst the foregoing particulars are believed to be correct they are not warranted on the part of the sellers and prospective purchasers will require to satisfy themselves with regards to all matters prior to offers. This and our other properties for sale can be viewed at www.cofsproperties.org.uk The Church of Scotland General Trustees Scottish Charity Number SC014574.