88,955 sq ft detached office building on a 2.171-acre site near Edinburgh city centre

 

Summary

  • Rare opportunity to acquire a detached office building in Scotland’s capital city
  • Located within the heart of Edinburgh's Corstorphine suburb
  • Substantial Heritable (similar to English Freehold) site comprising 2.171 acres (0.879 hectares)
  • The property extends to approximately 88,955 sq ft and provides 156 car parking spaces.
  • The property will be sold subject to a lease to Edinburgh Printmakers Limited expiring 10 December 2026
  • Offers are invited, subject to missives and exclusive of VAT, for the heritable interest in the property.

Accommodation

Namesq ftsq mAvailability
4th 17,748 1,648.84 Available
3rd 17,758 1,649.77 Available
2nd 17,741 1,648.19 Available
1st 17,760 1,649.96 Available
Ground 17,948 1,667.42 Available
Total88,9558,264.18
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Location

Silvan House is located about 2.5 miles west of Edinburgh city centre, with excellent access to the City Bypass, motorway network, and Edinburgh Airport. It’s well-served by public transport, including nearby bus routes and Balgreen Tram Station (800m away). The building is close to Corstorphine village, offering shops, cafés, bars, and restaurants, with a Holiday Inn directly opposite.

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Further Information

Price Price on application

Rates Payable £6.53 per sq ft

Service Charge £6.50 per sq ft

EPC Rating This property has been graded as A


Description

Silvan House, designed by Hugh Martin and Partners, was completed in the early 1970s and spans approx. 88,955 sq ft over five floors. Each typical floor offers around 17,741 sq ft, and the site includes 156 car parking spaces.

The office floors at Silvan House are bright and open-plan, with upper levels offering stunning panoramic views of Corstorphine Hill and the Pentland Hills.

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