NEW BUILD HOUSING FOR SALE

DEVELOPMENT LAND AT ST. MARGARETS NEAR ROSLIN OPPORTUNITY LAND AT ST. MARGARETS NEAR ROSLIN MIDLOTHIAN

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The subjects form part of a high-quality masterplan, benefiting from Planning Permission in Principle, which expertly integrates four main development areas into a comprehensive vision for the wider new settlement. North Park (to the north east of St. Margarets) comprises one of these four development areas and the western element of this SUPERB area forms Phase 1, which is available for purchase. Extending to around 8.4 acres (3.4 hectares) and with capacity for approximately 70-90 private The site for sale provides the opportunity to deliver residential units the subjects allow the delivery of family housing in an attractive rural location with the first phase of new build housing at St. Margarets, a excellent accessibility to both nearby and unique stand-alone village development comprising a the surrounding countryside. total of 376 new build and conversion homes.

First new build Greenfield site extending Attractive countryside Planning Permission in Data Room with Offers invited for the residential land release to approx. 8.4 acres (3.4 ha) location conveniently Principle (17/00980/ comprehensive site and first phase release as within the unique with capacity for approx. located close to Edinburgh PPP) granted, subject to planning information a whole but may also St. Margarets 70-90 private units (approx. 13km from conditions available consider Phases 1 and 2 development city centre) as a combined lot OPPORTUNITY LAND AT ST. MARGARETS NEAR ROSLIN MIDLOTHIAN

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Pentland Hills

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The site is located in Midlothian close to Roslin (approximately 2km north), (2.5km west) and Rosewell (2.5 km north- east). St. Margarets is also conveniently located approximately 13km south of Edinburgh city centre.

Eskbank railway station is located to the north-east of the site (approximately 7.5 km) and is served by trains on the Borders & Railway line providing regular direct links into Edinburgh Waverley (approximately 20 min). The City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720), which can be accessed around 6km north of the site, provides ready access to Edinburgh Airport and the motorway network opening up the wider Central Belt and beyond. LOCALE M90 Dunfermline

Within the locality of St. Margarets there is Leith a good range of retail facilities available in M9 both Straiton (including Ikea, M&S Food, Nike) and Penicuik (Tesco Superstore and Lidl). In Falkirk / Stirling Edinburgh addition, The Gyle and Fort Kinnaird shopping Airport Corstorphine Musselburgh centres are both located close to The City of Glasgow Edinburgh Edinburgh Bypass. M8 A1

Danderhall Nearby Roslin has a small range of local The site is within the school catchment areas of: Livingston convenience stores. Roslin also has further

amenities including a post office, library, A68 • Rosewell Primary School Balerno Dalkeith medical centre, dental practice as well as Straiton • St Matthew’s RC Primary School a selection of pubs and restaurants. Local • High School Bonnyrigg science and commercial hubs include Pentland • St David’s RC High School Regional Park A7 Industrial Estate (approximately 4km), Easter Roslin Bush Campus (3.5km) and Bush Estate (3km). A703 Rosewell The local area is popular with residents and visitors alike given its easy access to attractive countryside and outdoor Penicuik activities. There are numerous walks around the nearby A702 Pentland Hills, Roslin Glen Country Park and the River Esk. Galashiels Local attractions include Rosslyn Chapel, Rosslyn Castle and M74 & South A701 Wallace’s Cave. Glencorse (Auchendinny) and Whitehill House (Rosewell) Golf Courses are both within 3km of the site. LAND AT ST. MARGARETS NEAR ROSLIN MIDLOTHIAN THE SITE PAGE 5

The greenfield site is in agricultural use (pastoral To the north of the site is a foot / cycle path grazing) and extends to an approximate area of 8.4 acres following the line of a former railway comprising an (3.4 ha). The development opportunity has an attractive embankment with woodland planting that is to be rural position next to the handsome listed buildings upgraded to connect with the wider path network. known as Rosslyn Grange within the St. Margarets To the north-east is the remainder of the field development. Rosslyn Grange has detailed planning making up the North Park element of the permission (17/01001/DPP) for residential conversion St. Margarets development. To the south is the and other uses. The subjects at North Park benefit from existing road from which vehicular access into the woodland boundaries outwith the site boundary that site will be formed, then agricultural fields. would be enhanced as part of the approved masterplan. To the west is the Rosslyn Grange development area of St. Margarets, including listed properties. The original hospital building was completed in 1874 to the designs of William Lambie Moffatt and major new wings designed by Robert Rowand Anderson were added by 1902. Various smaller extensions and outbuildings were built during the 20th century. Full details regarding the redevelopment proposals for Rosslyn Grange and the remainder of St. Margarets are available from the Joint Selling Agents. LAND AT ST. MARGARETS NEAR ROSLIN MIDLOTHIAN

PROPOSED PAGE 6 DEVELOPMENT LAND AT ST. MARGARETS NEAR ROSLIN PLANNING DEVELOPMENT MIDLOTHIAN PAGE 7 The subjects benefit from a wider Planning Permission in Principle: PROPOSALS

The western element of North Park is offered for sale and has Planning Ref: 17/00980/PPP The site for sale forms part of the North Park element of St. Margarets, a development whose wider concept centres on four key components: Permission in Principle for residential development set within mature landscaped grounds with access to both formal and informal gardens / Proposal: Application for planning permission in principle open space. The site-wide masterplan provides for a notional 72 private for residential development of up to 280 North Park: New build development of circa 166 homes of which the homes within the approximate 8.4 acre (3.4 ha) site but is for illustrative dwellings and associated works. subjects form part. purposes only. There is no affordable housing to be delivered on site and other Section 75 obligations are primarily applicable to later phases. Decision: Grant with conditions. South Park: New build development of circa 114 homes. Adherence to the site-wide masterplan and Midlothian Council planning policies will be a key consideration for the Vendor. Planning Portal: https://planning-applications.midlothian.gov.uk/ Rosslyn Grange: Conversion of the former hospital to create 64 homes, OnlinePlanning/ which is underway, along with 3 bespoke housing plots in the immediate grounds. Within the masterplan, proposals for North Park adopt a formal residential layout that relates to and respects the setting of the C Listed properties Village Core: 8 converted properties and 21 new build to create 29 new within Rosslyn Grange. Final housing footprints and plot arrangements, homes along with a further conversion to form a business including areas of enhanced quality, will be subject to detailed design hub, which is now completed. although indicative plans are provided within the masterplan. These plans show the streetscape running in alignment with Rosslyn Grange taking advantage of views towards the Pentland Hills.

The site also contributes to the integrated landscape approach with the inclusion of a crescent park to the south west. Landscaped areas outwith the site boundary are to be enhanced through new woodland planting and a recreational walking route. Existing stone walls and railings outwith the site will be retained and repaired as part of the Rosslyn Grange proposals, forming the boundary between here and North Park.

North Park will be accessed via the existing upgraded access road into St. Margarets. From this main access road a direct vehicular access point is provided into the subjects from the south. This entrance will extend into the site to form a primary street providing the main vehicular route capable of accommodating a bus service. Access and utilities connections serving Phase 2 via the sale subjects will be safeguarded.

Comprehensive planning information is available from the Joint Selling Agents through a dedicated Data Room.

OTHER PLANNING

Rosslynlee Hospital, adjacent to the subjects, is Category C Listed (LB44926).

The site is not within a Conservation Area.

Midlothian Planning Department can be contacted via: 0131 271 3302 or [email protected] FURTHER INFORMATION

Parties should note interest in the first instance to be sent the Process Letter; provided with Data Room access / further information; and be kept informed of any closing date set.

To view the site please contact the Joint Selling Agents.

The Data Room includes the following information:

- Site Plans - Process Letter - Planning Documentation - Legal Documentation including Section 75 Agreement - Site Investigations - Drainage Layout - Services Plans - Roads Plans - Topographical Survey - Sellers Works

CONTACT METHOD OF SALE

The Heritable Interest (Freehold) in the site is offered for sale as a whole on behalf of the Vendor.

Full details regarding the method of sale are available from the Joint Selling Agents via a Process Letter.

The Vendor reserves the right to sell the land without reference to any other party. Ben Brough Justin Lamb Each party will be liable for their own legal costs. The purchaser(s) will be responsible [email protected] [email protected] for LBTT, registration dues and any VAT incurred in connection with the transaction. +44 (0) 7968 553 308 +44 (0) 7776 161 682

Strict timetables regarding agreed dates of entry will be observed. Richard Cottingham Andrew Trigger A title plan will be prepared for sales purposes – only indicative boundaries are [email protected] [email protected] provided and should not be relied upon. +44 (0) 7870 999 135 +44 (0) 7749 780 358

IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1.They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2.Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. May 2021