Two semi-detached single storey cottages in the west of Edinburgh are on the market for offers over £50,000 – providing an exciting development opportunity on a 2,012 sq ft site.
The cottages, which have been vacant for a number of years, are deemed ‘unsafe’ and will require ‘extensive remedial works to make safe and liveable’ but full planning permission has been granted to convert the building to either a single storey four-bedroom home or two two-bed semi-detached properties.
The properties at 124-126 Turnhouse Road form part of the West Craigs Development, described as ‘a new community consisting of at least 1,700 new homes, a new primary school, nursery, health centre, café, two five-acre public parks and woodland.
A structural report noted: “Externally the walls of the cottages appear to have no major structural defects. The main structurally issues are the holes in roof that have caused water ingress and damp that has caused the floor and floor joists to collapse.”
Although the cottages are neither listed or part of a conservation area, the purchaser is required to reinstate the dry stone wall at the front of the property. They are also required to complete the conversion of the property in line with the approved planning permissions within an agreed period of time.
For more information, including a structural inspection report, a brochure and planning queries, you can contact selling agents, Savills.
17. Artist's impression - north and south elevation
Options for the Turnhouse Road property include creating one detached 4 bed property with new kitchen, living room and extension with vehicular access from Meadowfield Road. The purchaser can also restore the cottages into two 2 bed semi-detached properties with varies options for vehicular access. Photo: Savills Photo: Savills
18. Artist's impression - east and west elevations
An artist’s impression of the west and east elevations including a new extension following restoration work. Photo: Savills Photo: Savills
19. Neighbouring area
To the front of the property is Meadowfield Park that provides five acres of green space, affordable housing constructed by the Wheatley Group, new properties by Cala Homes and a new primary schoo is currently under construction. Photo: Savills Photo: Savills
20. Remedial works
Remedial works on the 2,012 sq ft site include removal of the existing extension and out-building, replace or repair ground floor joists, timber roof trusses and roof tiles and repointing of external walls. Photo: Savills Photo: Savills