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Willowbrae Rd 0.84 Acres of Commercial Land in Edinburgh EH8 7ND

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INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • The University of Edinburgh is ranked 17 in the Times "Good University Guide 2025"
  • The city's international student numbers increased by 47% between the period 2017/18 to 2022/23
  • Edinburgh Napier University is recognised as a top 5 UK modern university for career outcomes in both the Guardian and Times/Sunday Times Guides
  • In 2023 University of Edinburgh had an offer to acceptance ratio of 1:10
  • Full time student numbers at Edinburgh Napier University increased by 30% between 2017/18 and 2022/23
  • The Business School at Edinburgh Napier University holds AACSB accreditation, a prestigious global benchmark

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The proposed scheme will comprise a 4 storey PBSA building containing 131 beds, with a mix of studio and cluster accommodation. The property will also provide a range of external and internal amenity spaces including a gymnasium, cafe, communal break out space and private roof terraces. The proposals include for 4.51 sq m amenity space per bed. The proposal have been designed with the view to deliver a best in class PBSA asset.

PROPERTY FACTS

Sale Type Investment
Tenure Freehold
No. Plots 1
Property Type Land
Property Subtype Commercial
Proposed Use
Build-to-Rent
  • Flats
Total Plot Size 0.84 ac

1 PLOT AVAILABLE

Plot

Total Plot Size 0.84 ac

The brownfield site has been cleared & largely consists of hard-standing ground. The site extends to approximately 0.84 acres (0.34 Hectares). The site is bound by low density neighbouring uses.

DESCRIPTION

The site is located approximately 2 miles southeast of Edinburgh City Centre and 2 miles west of Portobello within the popular Northfield suburb of the City at the intersection of Northfield Drive and Willowbrae Road. Northfield is a predominantly residential area characterised by a variety of building styles along with various commercial occupiers including, Tesco Express, Esso Petrol Station, Premier Inn & Motorchoice car showroom. Holyrood Park & Figgate Park are in close proximity providing greenspace for local residents to enjoy. The site is conveniently situated on the east side of Willowbrae Road which is one of the main arterial routes linking the City Bypass and A1 with the East and the City Centre. The route benefits from an extensive bus network for Lothian buses as well as East Lothian bus operators including frequent services directly to Queen Margaret University & Edinburgh College. Planning approval granted for the erection of purpose-built student accommodation with commercial space at ground level, associated amenity space, access, landscaping and cycle parking. Planning Consent for 131 Rooms.

  • Listing ID: 38594862

  • Date on Market: 16/07/2025

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: Willowbrae Rd, Edinburgh EH8 7ND

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