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£375,000
Property for sale
Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- George Heriot's School 0.4 miles
- Preston Street Primary School 0.5 miles
- Edinburgh 0.5 miles
- Haymarket 1.3 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Read our area guide for Edinburgh to find out more about the local area.
Features and description
- Freehold former bingo hall
- Approximately 13,385 sq ft (1,243 sq m)
- Development potential for a large hospitality premises (subject to the requisite consents)
- Planning granted in 2018 for a change of use to sui generis (public house)
- Prominent location in central Edinburgh with high footfall
- Two separate street facing entrances
- Rear yard
- Vacant
Strapline
Auction Sale - 17/06/2025
A freehold former bingo hall comprising approx. 13,385 sq ft, occupying a prominent location in central Edinburgh.
Development potential for a large hospitality premises (subject to the requisite consents).
Vacant.
Description
A freehold former bingo hall arranged across three floors of approximately 13,385 sq ft. Accessible from two separate street facing entrances and a rear yard. The property had planning granted for a change of use to sui generis (public house) in 2018 and has strong development potential to be refurbished as a large hospitality premises (subject to the requisite consents). The property is being offered with vacant possession.
Location
The property occupies a prominent location on the East side of Nicolson Street. Nearby occupiers include Sainsbury's local (next door), Superdrug, Greggs, kfc, Lidl, Café Nero, Royal Bank of Scotland aswell as many other independent shops, restaurants, cafes and bars.
Transport
Edinburgh Waverly Station - 0.5 miles
Tenancy
Vacant
Accommodation
Please refer to the accommodation schedule.
Planning
The City of Edinburgh Council - Ref: 18/04172/ful
Planning permission granted in November 2018 for the 'Change of Use from Class 11 (Assembly and Leisure) to Sui Generis (Public House) and minor external alterations.'
Click here for link to the planning portal
Auction Sale - 17/06/2025
A freehold former bingo hall comprising approx. 13,385 sq ft, occupying a prominent location in central Edinburgh.
Development potential for a large hospitality premises (subject to the requisite consents).
Vacant.
Description
A freehold former bingo hall arranged across three floors of approximately 13,385 sq ft. Accessible from two separate street facing entrances and a rear yard. The property had planning granted for a change of use to sui generis (public house) in 2018 and has strong development potential to be refurbished as a large hospitality premises (subject to the requisite consents). The property is being offered with vacant possession.
Location
The property occupies a prominent location on the East side of Nicolson Street. Nearby occupiers include Sainsbury's local (next door), Superdrug, Greggs, kfc, Lidl, Café Nero, Royal Bank of Scotland aswell as many other independent shops, restaurants, cafes and bars.
Transport
Edinburgh Waverly Station - 0.5 miles
Tenancy
Vacant
Accommodation
Please refer to the accommodation schedule.
Planning
The City of Edinburgh Council - Ref: 18/04172/ful
Planning permission granted in November 2018 for the 'Change of Use from Class 11 (Assembly and Leisure) to Sui Generis (Public House) and minor external alterations.'
Click here for link to the planning portal
More information
Listed by
Savills - National Auctions
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