A potential residential development site in Murrayfield has been brought to market.
Lansdowne is a 2.2 acre plot owned by St George’s School which currently accommodates the lower school campus.
Founded in 1888, St George’s is embarking on a programme of sustainable development and modernisation, with the lower school campus due to be relocated to the main site for the 2025/26 school year.
The development opportunity includes Lansdowne House, which was originally constructed in 1875 as a private dwelling. The property is category C-listed, as is the original lodge house, stone boundary wall and gate piers.
It also includes modern extensions, as well as an original stable building and two sports pitches.
A proposed layout has been created by LBA and was the subject of a pre-application process with City of Edinburgh Council, which confirmed residential use is acceptable on the site, subject to obtaining planning permission.
Danielle Corker, associate director at Savills in Edinburgh, which is handling the sale, said: “This must be one of the most attractive residential development opportunities on the market in Scotland, with the Water of Leith, Murrayfield Stadium and the National Galleries on the doorstep.
“While we anticipate Lansdowne will be hotly contested, we will prioritise finding the right buyer who will respect the history and legacy of the site and the wider local community.
“Savills Planning has submitted a pre-application enquiry to Edinburgh City Council, but necessary permissions will be required to be met in respect of listed status, design, amenity, open space and parking.”
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