46 Castle Street, . EH2 3BN Tel: 0131 225 6612 Fax: 0131 225 5766 For Sale Former Church / Re-development Opportunity

Viewing strictly by appointment Former St James Church with letting agents. 119 Constitution Street Contact: Edinburgh, EH6 7AE Cameron Whyte [email protected] • Approximate Gross Internal Area: 483 sq m (5,200 sq ft) Neil McAllister • Prominent road side location [email protected] • Suitable for a variety of uses (subject to planning) Telephone: 0131 225 6612

Edinburgh Glasgow Aberdeen Leeds Dundee 0131 225 6612 0141 204 3838 01224 588866 0113 243 6777 01382 227900 LOCATION The property holds a prominent location fronting onto Constitution Street, approximately 1.5 miles north of Edinburgh’s city centre in the district of . Constitution Street is a major thoroughfare running from the foot of down to Leith docks and is one of the main bus routes from Leith to the city centre. The surrounding area comprises a mix of traditional residential tenement buildings and offices with the Port of Leith Housing association and Leith Police Office within the immediate vicinity. The property also overlooks the attractive Leith links. The area is well served by local amenities with an excellent mix of bars and restaurants further down Constitution Street and Leith’s popular Shore area which is renowned for it’s mix of high quality bars, restaurants, delis and cafes. Ocean Terminal CONSTITUTION STREET shopping centre is also within 1 mile of the property. DESCRIPTION The property is a Category B listed Gothic style stone built church dating back to 1862 and was formerly the St James Church. The church was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, one of the most influential Victorian Gothic architects in Britain. The property is constructed in stone under an impressive timber framed and slated roof with traditional stained glass windows. The church is built in cruciform plan comprising a large hall which benefits from high eaves and a semicircular apse with dome roof on the east side, the main access provided at the west elevation via an attractive stone-built porch with separate access from the south. The spire is accessed separately near the back of the building and comprises an octagonal stone staircase leading to 2 small rooms. Externally the church benefits from land to the front and side elevations. SITE AREA The site plan shows the boundary of the property extending to approximately 0.456 acre (0.185 hectares). The former church officer’s house at 117 Constitution Street was separately disposed of many years ago. PLANNING The property is Category B listed and a copy of the listing notice is available on request. The property is situated in the Leith Conservation Area. Subject to planning consent being obtained, this property may be suitable for conversion to residential, offices, design studios, leisure, educational or institutional use. Prospective purchasers should contact the City of Edinburgh Council’s Planning Department on 0131 529 3571 for further information. ACCOMMODATION We understand the internal accommodation extends to approximately 483 sq m (5,200 sq ft).

BUSINESS RATES OFFERS The subjects are currently assessed as a workshop, £11,100 with Offers over £250,000 are invited for the outright ownership and rates payable (2015 / 2016) of approximately £5,328. should be submitted to the sole selling agents, Ryden, 46 Castle ENTRY Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3BN.We would strongly recommend that The property is currently held on a lease until March 2016 where interested parties notify us of their interest in writing to be kept vacant possession can then be obtained. advised of any closing dates. by Designworksdigital ( t: 0131 555 6146) 15830 Produced

Ryden is a limited liability partnership registered in . Messrs Ryden for themselves and for vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract; (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (iii) no person in the employment of Messrs Ryden has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. October 2015.