The Priory, 37 Canaan Lane, Edinburgh | Property for sale | Savills
11,798 sq ft(1,096.07 sq m)
Offers over £2,300,000($2,973,210)

The Priory37 Canaan Lane, Edinburgh

  • Freehold
Development land
11,798 sq ft (1,096.07 sq m)

Key features

  • Residential development opportunity in prime Morningside location
  • Building most recently used as an office extending to c. 11,798 sq ft
  • Minded to grant planning for 8 conversion apartments and 3 new build townhouses
  • Our clients are inviting offers for heritable interest in the site as a whole

Residential development opportunity for sale in desirable Morningside location

About this property

  • The site extends to approximately 0.7 acres in total and comprises an office building. Ark Housing Association have owned and occupied the building and wider site since 1992 but have recently relocated. The existing two-and-a-half-story building dates from the 18th century and was originally the mansion house which was associated with Canaan Estate. The building has been altered and extended over the years and is around 11,798 square foot across 3 floors. In addition to the building, there is a lawn to the south of the building and car parking surrounding the property to the north and east.

Local information

  • The Priory is located in South Edinburgh in the highly sought after Morningside area, around 2.2 miles from the city centre.
  • Morningside is a leafy suburb of Edinburgh, desired by residents due to its busy high street, parks and community.
  • The subject site is accessed from the south from Canaan Lane, and shares boundaries with the Royal Blind School to the east, St Peter’s Primary School and residential buildings to the north, and Canaan Lane Primary School to the west.

Additional information

  • A detailed planning application (ref: 23/05892/FUL) has “minded to grant” status subject to the signing of the Section 75 Agreement.