Plot 45a Lanark Road, Craiglockhart, Edinburgh, EH14
- Land size
- 0.5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Planning permission for impressive detached house.
- Five bedrooms plus cinema room.
- Rarely available plot spanning just under half an acre.
- Full services already in place.
- Permission for double garage and private driveway.
- Highly unique location beside the Water of Leith.
Description
A rare opportunity to acquire an idyllic residential plot extending to just under half an acre, with full planning permission in place for an impressive contemporary family home of approximately 375 sq m. Plot 45A is situated in a secluded and highly desirable setting on Lanark Road, Craiglockhart, surrounded by mature trees and greenery beside the Water of Leith, while remaining within easy reach of Edinburgh city centre.
Planning permission has been granted for a substantial five-bedroom detached dwelling, designed to provide generous and flexible family accommodation. The proposed layout centres around a large open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, complemented by a cinema room. The principal bedroom benefits from a delightful terrace, a dressing room and en suite, with the further bedrooms supported by either a Jack and Jill en suite or family bathroom. Practical elements include a double garage with plant room and garden store.
The plot benefits from services already in place and offers an excellent balance of privacy and convenience, with the surrounding mature landscaping creating a peaceful, leafy environment. Once completed, the property will provide a superb modern home in a truly unique setting.
Further information available on the Edinburgh Council Planning Portal via the following reference: 14/03246/VARY / 14/03246/FUL
Directions - When inputted into Google Maps, the following coordinates will direct you to the site : 55.921942, -3.249423. What3words are: result.jazzy.pushy.
Location
Just two and a half miles to the south-west of Edinburgh's City Centre, Craiglockhart is a residential suburb which enjoys a tranquil setting on the banks of The Water of Leith. Semi-rural in location, take advantage of picturesque open spaces including walks through the Colinton and Craiglockhart Dell and at Easter Craiglockhart Hill Nature Reserve. Get active and enjoy recreational activities at The Dalmahoy Golf and Country Club, Midlothian Snowsports Centre, and renowned golf courses. Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre is nearby with tennis, squash, and badminton whilst the Meggetland Sports Complex has extensive sports pitches. Larger shopping needs are well catered for with both a large Sainsbury's and Asda just a short stroll away. Heriot-Watt University, Napier University, and Edinburgh College are all close by. Local schooling includes Longstone Primary School and Firrhill High School. Private school options such as George Watson's College, and Merchiston Castle School are a short drive. The City Bypass and the Scottish Motorway network are minutes away connecting you to Edinburgh International Airport and The Queensferry Crossing. There is a tram stop at Saughton, and the efficient bus and rail network that includes Slateford Train Station, takes you swiftly into Edinburgh City Centre.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-02-15
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Listed Property
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Longstone Primary School794 metres
- Pupils
- 248
- Type
- Non-denominational
- St Cuthbert's RC Primary School0.6 miles
- Pupils
- 187
- Type
- Roman Catholic
- Stenhouse Primary School0.8 miles
- Pupils
- 306
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Oxgangs Primary School0.9 miles
- Pupils
- 318
- Type
- Non-denominational
- St Joseph's RC Primary School1 mile
- Pupils
- 305
- Type
- Roman Catholic
Secondary
- Firrhill High School0.7 miles
- Pupils
- 1,331
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Tynecastle High School1.4 miles
- Pupils
- 838
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Wester Hailes High School1.6 miles
- Pupils
- 401
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Forrester High School1.7 miles
- Pupils
- 815
- Type
- Non-denominational
- St Augustine's High School1.8 miles
- Pupils
- 948
- Type
- Roman Catholic
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
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Nearest bus stop
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
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- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
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