Superb building plot of around 0.22ac in a highly sought after location. Consented planning permission for detached 4/5 bedroom contemporary house with separate garage.

Description

The land adjacent to 12 Grant Avenue is an exciting opportunity to create a spacious two storey detached house of contemporary design in generous and established grounds of approximately 0.25 acres, in a highly sought after residential area.

The building plot is located on the land to the west of the recently completed 12 Grant Avenue with vehicular access from the north side of Grant Avenue. Photos of the completed house at 12 Grant Avenue are shown on the webpage as an example of what could be created on the plot.

The plot slopes gently down from the northern boundary to the southern boundary The site is for sale with the benefit of the existing consent (application number 19/01499/AMC) granted on 22 March 2019 for the erection of a modern four/five bedroom detached house, with an additional detached double garage.

Full plans and elevations are available on The City of Edinburgh website () or on request from the selling agents.

The total internal sq.ft. of the proposed house is approximately 3,700 sq.ft (excluding garage). The house has been carefully positioned to benefit from the southerly outlook over the established and mature garden.

Outside
The house will be approached by a gated driveway from Grant Avenue with ample off street parking and leading to the detached garage. The main area of garden ground will be to the south of the house.

Services
It is understood that there are mains services available in Grant Avenue, which served the previous dwelling. The current owners have paid for, but not yet enacted, connection to the mains drainage. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the adequacy of supply and availability of such services.

Boundary
The boundaries to the property are clearly defined and the approximate footprint of the house is shown on the site plan.

Location

Grant Avenue is located in the Colinton Conservation Area, a high amenity residential area with fine individual family houses in generous gardens, approximately 4 miles from the city centre.

Colinton Village has a picturesque setting on the edge of the Water of Leith with a good range of specialist shopping, a choice of restaurants, a thriving local church and tennis club.

Merchiston Castle School is on the edge of the village and the property is within two miles of George Watson's College and Edinburgh Napier University.

There is a choice of golf courses in the vicinity as well as lovely country walks along the Water of Leith walkway and the nearby Pentlands.

There is excellent access to the west of the City connecting to the bypass, Edinburgh Business Park, the Airport and Central Scotland motorway network.