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For Sale
Development Opportunity, Land - Vacant Site, Residential, Restaurant/Café
32a Old Pentland Road, Damhead, Edinburgh, EH10 7EA
Tenure: For Sale
Size: 14,943 sq ft (1,388 sq m)
Price: Offers in Excess Of £1,450,000
Commercial Buildings
Herb Cottage

Key Features

  • Unique land with residential dwelling and mixed-use commercial buildings
  • Over 12,000 sq ft of commercial buildings including glasshouse, gin distillery, shop and café
  • Modern 5-bedroom detached house with mature gardens
  • Situated in a semi-rural location approximately 7 miles south of Edinburgh City Centre
  • Contained on land extending to approximately 2.85 Ha (7.05 acres).
  • May suit alternative uses (subject to planning).

The subjects comprise a cluster of mixed-use commercial buildings stretching out over 7 acres on a regular shaped piece of land with adjacent residential dwelling.  The properties are accessed via shared driveway and benefit from separate secure gates.

Herb Cottage, 32c Old Pentland Road

Set amidst beautifully maintained garden grounds and enjoying a peaceful semi-rural setting, this exceptional detached family home offers spacious, well-appointed accommodation extending to approximately 2,602 sq ft.

Externally, the property sits within extensive landscaped grounds, with sweeping lawns, mature trees and generous areas for outdoor entertaining and recreation. A large patio terrace creates an ideal setting for al fresco dining, whilst the substantial driveway provides ample parking.

Combining generous proportions, high-quality finishes and a desirable countryside feel whilst remaining conveniently accessible, this is a superb family home offering both comfort and flexibility in equal measure. The property has been thoughtfully designed for modern family living, with bright and flexible accommodation arranged over two levels.

A welcoming vestibule opens into a central hallway, leading to the outstanding open-plan kitchen and dining room. Finished to an excellent standard, this impressive space features a substantial central island, extensive fitted cabinetry and ample space for family dining and entertaining, with direct access to the garden and terrace. Complementing the kitchen is a charming sitting room, positioned to enjoy views over the surrounding gardens, whilst a separate snug provides a comfortable and versatile additional reception room. A study offers ideal home-working space, and the ground floor is further enhanced by a utility room and contemporary shower room.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom benefits from a stylish en-suite bathroom and direct access to a private balcony overlooking the gardens. Four further double bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom, providing excellent accommodation for families and visiting guests alike.

 Former Secret Herb Garden and Distillery

Until recently the site was in operation as the Secret Herb Garden Café & Bistro. There is now a commercial opportunity to utilise the existing structures for a new business venture.  We have summarised the main buildings as follows:

Glasshouse

The Glasshouse is an impressive feature of the site and includes an integral watering system and commercial growing areas.  New doors and canopy systems have been installed.  The area can be utilised as a seating/dining area, as well as for growing.

Distillery and Bar

Situated to the rear of the shop is a distillery and bar area which has been extended to accommodate a contemporary bar and tasting room. The distillation room is modern construction of steel portal frame with brick infill walls.

Shop, Store & Catering Kitchen

To the front of the site is a timber framed building containing retail space with generous storage, utility room and WC facilities.  Attached is a kitchen benefitting from a separate access door.

Private Office

A converted Shephard’s Caravan provides a small office facility which has been fitted out internally for its intended use.

The property enjoys a highly convenient yet semi-rural setting on the southern edge of Edinburgh, offering excellent access to both the city centre and surrounding countryside. The property is ideally positioned for a wide range of amenities, with Straiton Retail Park nearby providing an extensive selection of shopping and leisure facilities.

Commuters are particularly well served by swift access to the Edinburgh City Bypass, while the nearby Pentland Hills Regional Park offers outstanding opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor recreation.

Commercial and Residential Accommodation

According to our recent measurement survey the premises contain the following approximate gross internal floor areas:

  • Commercial buildings: 1,146.48 sq m (12,341 sq ft)
  • Herb Cottage: 241.73 sq m (2,602 sq ft)

The commercial subjects lie on an area of ground extending to approximately 2.37 Ha (5.86 acres).

The residential dwelling house lies on a site of approximately 0.48 Ha (1.19 acres).

Price

For sale as a whole for offers in excess of £1,450,000

Lot A – House available separately for offers in excess of £800,000

Lot B – Commercial Estate available separately for offers in excess of £650,000

Tenure

Outright heritable ownership (Scottish equivalent to English freehold).

Town Planning

The subjects are within the Edinburgh Green Belt and forms part of Midlothian Council’s local plan as adopted 7th November 2017.

The site may suit alternative uses subject to securing the necessary planning consents.  It is the vendor’s preference to receive unconditional offers.

Interested parties are invited to make their own enquiries with the planning department of Midlothian Council.

Services

We understand the subject property is connected to mains supply for electricity and water.

Drainage is by way of an onsite septic facility.

In addition to the mains water connection, we understand there is an artesian well beneath the land into which a borehole has been drilled.  This is currently utilised to service both the commercial and residential elements of the properties.

Fixtures and Fittings

A list of appliances, fixtures and fittings pertaining to the properties and which are included within the sale price may be available under separate negotiations.

Council Tax

Herb Cottage: Band ‘G’

Rateable Value

According to the Scottish Assessors website (www.saa.gov.uk) the shop is the only subject on the site which had a rateable value.  It is listed as £15,600 effective 1st April 2026.  The uniform business rates for the current year is £0.481.

Energy Performance Certificates

Address EPC Rating
32A Damhead – Shop

A

32A Damhead – Kitchen

B

32A Damhead – Distillery

C

Legal Costs

Each party shall bear their own legal costs with the eventual purchaser liable for any Land and Building Transaction Tax (LBTT).

Anti-Money Laundering

 The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 came into force on 26th June 2017.  This now requires us to conduct due dilligence not only on our client but also on any purchasers or occupiers.  Once an offer has been accepted, the prospective purchaser(s)/occupier(s) will need to provide, as a minimum, proof of identity and residence and proof of funds for the purchase, before any transaction can proceed.

Viewing and Further Information

By appointment only through either of the joint selling agents Allied Surveyors Scotland and Knight Frank.

Iain W. Mercer

Head of Commercial Agency - Scotland
Bernadetta Majewska

Associate Director | Commercial Valuation and Agency Advisory

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