Calton House
5 Redheughs Rigg
Edinburgh, EH12 9HH
£2,500,000
- Space Available51,949 ft² / 4,826 m² (approx. 482 desks)
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Summary
Superb purchase opportunity - 2 acre site in the heart of west Edinburgh, directly adjacent to Edinburgh Park and South Gyle Shopping Centre
- Major redevelopment opportunity
- Would suit existing use (offices) or change to alternative uses
- Heritable interest
- Low capital value per sq ft
- 2 acre site
- Adjacency to Gyle Shopping Centre
Accommodation
The accommodation comprises the following areas:
| Name | sq ft | sq m | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd - 3rd Floor | 12,451 | 1,156.74 | Available |
| 2nd - 2nd Floor | 12,418 | 1,153.67 | Available |
| 1st - 1st Floor | 12,183 | 1,131.84 | Available |
| Ground - Ground Floor | 12,082 | 1,122.45 | Available |
| Ground - Ground Floor Atrium | 2,815 | 261.52 | Available |
| Total | 51,949 | 4,826.22 |
Description
Calton House is a self-contained, detached, office building that is arranged over four floors and divided into three wings surrounding a central atrium. Built in 1989, the building is triangular in shape and of steel framed construction with walls of concrete block work, faced externally in red brick with a pitched and tiled roof. We understand that the site extends to an overall area of 0.83 hectares (1.98 acres) with perimeter landscaping around a mono block paved car park. Vehicular and pedestrian access is provided from Redheughs Rigg and there is a further pedestrian access provided from South Gyle Broadway. Internally the property, whilst capable of being open plan, currently comprises a mixture of open plan and cellular office accommodation.
Specification
The outline specification includes:
- Raised access flooring with floorboxes and underfloor void for power and data cabling.
- Clear floor to ceiling height of approximately 2.7m & slab to slab height of approximately 3.4m
- Floor coverings throughout. Variety of carpeting and vinyl.
- Gas fired central heating with heat distributed via perimeter radiators.
- Openable double-glazed windows with a tilt & turn mechanism.
- Fibre tile suspended ceilings with recessed light fittings.
- Designed with natural ventilation and a wet heating system (it is understood that the existing HVAC was installed by tenant).
- 2x 8 person (630kg) passenger lifts.
- Separate male & female toilet facilities on every floor, incorporating accessible toilets and showers.
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C (40).
Planning Overview
City Plan 2030 is due to be adopted imminently and will become the key policy document guiding development in the City. The Plan contains a number of place-based policies covering sites which have a key role in delivering the future spatial strategy for the city. The site is located in Place 19 Edinburgh Park / South Gyle and Area EP 3 within this. This policy aims to promote a better mix of uses in the area whilst still retaining its important role as a strategic business location.
Area EP 3-5 - Redevelopment opportunity on vacant land and adjacent sites currently occupied by vacant office buildings:
a) Proposals should incorporate a mix of business and residential uses and create an element of active commercial frontage onto South Gyle Broadway.
b) A mixed-use development provides the opportunity to create new pedestrian and cycle routes through the site.
c) In EP 3 and EP 4, commercial and mixed-use proposals will be supported. Where practicable, development should provide increased permeability, create a direct relationship with South Gyle Broadway and improve the pedestrian and cycling environment along South Gyle Crescent.
Other key considerations include:
- Embodied carbon and biodiversity.
- Incoming 35% affordable housing contribution for schemes over 12 units.
- Wider Developer Contributions a key consideration in scheme viability.
- Policy ECON2 requires proposals for commercial uses within the urban area on sites 0.25 ha or larger to provide at least 50% of the site for housing (where compatible and appropriate within the site context).
- Amenity of potential occupiers and neighbours.
Overall, there is support for the redevelopment of this site and wider area subject to compliance with relevant policies.
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Location
Edinburgh Park, a major business park spanning over 170 acres, offering office space, retail amenities, and recreational areas has convenient access to transportation options, including the Edinburgh Park and South Gyle rail stations, which provide regular train services to various destinations, including Edinburgh city centre, Glasgow, Fife and beyond.
The Edinburgh Tram system has a stop, within walking distance of Calton House, offering easy access to the city centre and Edinburgh Airport. Additionally, several bus routes pass through the South Gyle area, connecting it to different parts of Edinburgh. The Gyle Shopping Centre, a popular retail destination, is located opposite Calton House and offers a diverse range of stores and dining options. Several hotels, such as the Holiday Inn Edinburgh, Novotel Edinburgh Park, and Premier Inn Edinburgh Park, provide accommodation options for business travellers and visitors.
The area surrounding 5 Redheughs Rigg is home to a mix of national and international businesses, including corporate offices, technology companies, financial institutions and professional services firms. Notable companies in the area include RBS, HSBC, JP Morgan, Sainsburys Bank, Diageo and Tesco Bank. Overall, the location is a well-established office location combining convenient transport connections, a range of local amenities, proximity to Edinburgh Park and South Gyle, easy access to Edinburgh city centre, and the nearby Edinburgh Airport.
Agent
Craig Watson
Director - National Office Agency
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