ACCOMMODATION:

42 Heriot Row can be summarised as an end-of-terrace Georgian townhouse with accommodation on basement, lower ground, ground and first floor levels.

Outside, there is a private front (basement) area with two lined cellars.

SITUATION:

A beautiful cobbled street with an elegant facade, Heriot Row is situated in a central location with immediate proximity to the city centre. This ‘A’ listed area of the New Town looks very much the same as when it was built, a complete Georgian townscape which is designated a UNESCO world heritage site due to its architectural importance.

George Street and Princes Street, along with several historic and cultural attractions of Edinburgh’s city centre are only a few minutes walk away, whilst the neighbouring area of Stockbridge is a vibrant hub with excellent amenities such as galleries, bars, restaurants, coffee shops and a street food market. Ample green space surrounds the area with parks, cycle paths and Botanical Gardens. Residents are eligible for membership of Queen Street Gardens West, the private gardens opposite the property (subject to waiting times). 

There is excellent local and private schooling in the vicinity including The Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College. The area benefits from zoned parking and easy access to Edinburgh’s public transport network, Waverley and Haymarket stations, the city bypass and Edinburgh International Airport.

EDINBURGH OVERVIEW:

Edinburgh has been the capital of Scotland for more than 500 years and is renowned for its writers, artists, philosophers and scientists. It was home to economist Adam Smith, philosopher David Hume and authors Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson, among many others.

Edinburgh is built on an extraordinary landscape of hills and valleys, formed millions of years ago by volcanoes and ice sheets. Together, these factors have created a truly distinctive skyline and stunning views, which are recognised around the world.

The city’s unique character comes from the contrast between the Old Town and the New Town, each of which contains many significant historic buildings. More than 75% of all buildings within the World Heritage Site are listed for their architectural or historic importance.

The medieval Old Town retains its distinctive pattern of narrow passageways known as closes and wynds. The New Town, designed in 1767, is the largest and best-preserved example of Georgian town planning in the UK.

SCOTTISH WOMEN’S INSTITUTES:

The building has been used as the headquarters of Scottish Women’s Institutes, one of Scotland’s leading membership bodies, since the 1951.

42 Heriot Row has been a well-loved home to the organisation and has offered members from around the country a central location to learn and debate. The building has also hosted members of the royal family down the years, most notably in 1964 when Queen Elizabeth II, herself a member and great supporter of Scottish Women’s Institutes, visited to learn more about the reach of the membership body.

The building holds great memories and many wonderful items which play a huge part in Scotland’s rich heritage, and it is a commitment to preserving these and passing on skills which may be otherwise lost that has led to the sale of 42 Heriot Row.

Scottish Women’s Institutes members have now approved a plan to develop a Visitor Learning Centre where the heritage can be displayed for the nation and all women in Scotland can learn and share skills. The team at headquarters will be relocating to new temporary premises while working towards realising that exciting vision.

DESCRIPTION:

42 Heriot Row is a principally a three storey office currently owned and occupied by Scottish Women's Institutes. The property boasts a wealth of period features such as working shutters, fireplaces and decorative cornicing. 

The property is currently classed as Class 4 ‘Business’ and could be easily converted into a residential dwelling, subject to necessary consents.

We understand that the property extends to approximately 387.30 sq m (4,169 sq ft) Gross Internal Area (GIA).

The property enjoys an unmatched south west facing corner position (where India Street meets Heriot Row), and a magnificent outlook from ground and first floors over Queen Street Gardens West.

PLANNING:

Any future redevelopment proposal to residential use will require a change of use consent issued by The City of Edinburgh Council. Given the nature of the neighbouring area, it is our belief that the Planning Department should be generally supportive of a future change of use into residential or similar use however please note that interested parties should make their own enquiries with the City of Edinburgh Council Planning Department which can be reached on 0131 529 3550. 

VAT:

The property is not subject to VAT.

OFFERS:

Our client will consider both unconditional and subject to change of use offers.

General Remarks

Fixtures and Fittings:

Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.

Proof and Source of Funds/Anti Money Laundering:

Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction. All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.

Services:

Gas central heating, mains water, drainage, gas and electricity, telephone (subject to BT regulations).

Postcode:

EH3 6ES

Rateable Value:

£27,100

EPC:

A copy of the EPC certificate is available on request.

Viewing:

Strictly by appointment via the sole selling agents - Rettie & Co., 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh EH3 6DH. Tel: 0131 220 4160.

Misrepresentations:

1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.

2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.

3. Any error, omission or mis-statement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.

Particulars prepared Sept 2022 - First Issue.